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KOZHIKODE- V. Srinivasan, husband of Rajya Sabha member and Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha, passed away in the early hours of January 30. Srinivasan collapsed at his residence in Payyoli in Kerala's Kozhikode district and was immediately rushed to a

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Strengthening innovation and easing business barriers could sharply raise India’s productivity growth and support its goal of becoming an advanced economy, according to a new analysis by the International Monetary Fund. India’s productivity growth over the past two decades has

MUMBAI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 28 spoke to senior Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar following the death of his nephew and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash near Baramati and expressed his condolences to

NEW DELHI-Former India captain Rohit Sharma was named in the list of Padma Shri awardees on January 25. Rohit’s recognition follows a defining leadership era in Indian men’s cricket. As captain, he led India to two ICC titles, lifting the T20

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — In a major strategic realignment, India and the European Union have significantly tightened their diplomatic and economic ties, forming a unified front to safeguard the international rules-based order against growing global disruption. This rapprochement,

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The European Union and India on January 27 sealed a long awaited free trade agreement, with leaders on both sides calling it a historic breakthrough that reshapes their strategic and economic partnership amid global trade

NEW DELHI- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly warned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of serious sanctions if it were to withdraw from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in support of Bangladesh after their ouster from the tournament for

NEW DELHI- Veteran actor Dharmendra and Left stalwart and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on the occasion of the Republic Day 2026, while late JMM founder and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu

NEW DELHI -European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on January 26 shared their remarkable experience of attending the 77th Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guests while thanking Prime Minister Narendra

NEW DELHI - Veteran journalist, broadcaster, and author Sir William Mark Tully, or Mark Tully, whose voice was one of the most famous in India throughout the latter decades of the 20th century as he reported on key political developments,

NEW DELHI- India is preparing to sharply cut import duties on cars from the European Union as part of a long-pending free trade agreement, which could be announced as early as January 27, according to reports. Under the proposed deal, India

WASHINGTON, DC - Two senior Democratic lawmakers, including Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), have pressed Meta and Google to end their digital advertising partnerships with the US Department of Homeland Security, alleging that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has used the companies’ platforms

MOHALI- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on January 22 fulfilled its promise of free healthcare in Punjab as National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched the ‘Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna' here, extending free treatment of up to Rs

NEW DELHI- India’s fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah marked a decade in international cricket on January 23 and reflected by saying it’s a continuation of “going against assumptions, opinions and perceptions”. Bumrah made his debut in international cricket in the ODI

PUNE- Pharma tycoon Adar Poonawalla said he will make a ‘strong and competitive’ bid for securing the ownership of the reigning champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). "Over the next few months, we will be putting in a STRONG

NEW DELHI -The International Cricket Council (ICC) on January 21 confirmed that Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup will be played in India, as per the original schedule. The decision comes after an ICC Board meeting, featuring

NEW DELHI- The India-EU summit scheduled for January 27 comes as part of the steady strengthening of economic relations between the two sides amid growing uncertainties in global markets triggered by the US tariff turmoil and dramatic geopolitical shifts in

NEW DELHI - Nitin Nabin, born on May 23, 1980, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has emerged as one of the youngest and most dynamic leaders in Indian politics. On January 20, he was elected as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata

NEW DELHI- The Indian Premier League (IPL) has played a crucial role in helping overseas cricketers acclimatize to the pressure of playing in front of intimidating Indian crowds, said former England captain Nasser Hussain ahead of the 2026 Men's T20

NEW DELHI -Olympic bronze medalist Saina Nehwal, one of India's most decorated badminton players, has revealed that she has quietly retired from competitive sport after nearly two years away from the circuit due to a chronic knee issue. The London 2012

NEW DELHI- India’s relationship with Africa is entering a new phase as New Delhi strengthens partnerships with African nations to secure rare earth elements that are crucial for modern technology, green energy and defense industries. These partnerships are being shaped as

INDORE- New Zealand overcame a valiant 124 off 108 balls from Virat Kohli to clinch a 41-run victory and seal a historic 2-1 ODI series win at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on January 18, marking their first-ever bilateral ODI

WASHINGTON, DC- The International Monetary Fund on January 19 raised India’s economic growth projection for 2025 by a sharp 0.7 percentage point to 7.3 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected performance in the second half of the year, even as it expects

NEW DELHI-India's primary challenge lies in balancing its foreign policy priorities between the US and BRICS, particularly as several members of the bloc are under increasing scrutiny from Washington. While India views BRICS as a means to uphold the multilateral

NEW DELHI -India U19 pacer Henil Patel credited former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn as his inspiration behind his match-winning performance against the USA at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. Patel delivered a match-winning spell of 5 for 16

NEW DELHI- India have added right-handed batter Shreyas Iyer and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi to their T20I squad for the upcoming five-game series against New Zealand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed on January 16. The five-game series against

WASHINGTON, DC-India is the key growth engine for the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on January 15, noting that the country's third-quarter growth came out stronger than expected. "What we have seen in India is that India is a

NEW DELHI- As a part of road safety initiatives to prevent accidents caused by sudden cattle movement on National Highways, the NHAI, in collaboration with telecom companies, has launched a pilot initiative to deliver real-time safety alerts to motorists approaching

NEW DELHI - World championship medalist boxer Gaurav Bidhuri has called for restraint and due process amid the public fallout between boxing legend Mary Kom and her husband, saying the truth cannot be established through media statements alone and should

MUMBAI - Four Pakistani American cricketers, who were picked to be part of the United States team, have been denied visas to visit India, which now threatens their participation in next month’s Twenty20 World Cup, news reports say. One of the

NEW DELHI - India, which is already facing steep 50 percent US tariffs, is likely to be affected, among other countries trading with Iran, after President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on any country doing business with Tehran. New Delhi

NEW DELHI- The situation in Iran has turned chaotic, and protests have spread across over 100 cities in the country. India is keeping a close watch on the situation as regime instability is rising in Iran. This poses a risk

VADODARA - Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma marked a historic day for Indian cricket on January 11 as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the opening ODI of the three-match series at Kotambi International Stadium. Chasing 301, India was

NEW DELHI- Rejecting the Chinese infrastructure build-up in the Shaksgam Valley in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) through the China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement of 1963, India on January 9 reiterated that it reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has announced his engagement to girlfriend Sophie Shine, sharing the news on Instagram. The couple posted a photograph of themselves holding hands, writing that they were grateful for the love,

NEW DELHI- With rising concerns over the political situation in Venezuela, India on January 9 said that it is closely monitoring developments in the region and stands ready to offer assistance to the Indian community in the South American country

WASHINGTON, DC -Three Indian nationals are among the 28 crew members aboard a Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by United States forces in the North Atlantic. The vessel, named ‘Marinera’ and previously known as ‘Bella 1,’ was intercepted after a prolonged maritime

NEW DELHI-New Zealand’s Vellore-born leg-spinner Adithya Ashok says he is excited to test his bowling against India batting greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming three-game ODI series starting in Vadodara on January 11. Ashok, 23, was born in

LUXEMBOURG- In his first remarks on the current situation, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that India is concerned over the recent developments in Venezuela following the US “capture” of President Nicolas Maduro. The EAM urged all parties involved to prioritize

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - As the world grapples with the news from Venezuela, one of the details to emerge is that Delcy Rodríguez, now serving as Venezuela’s acting President, is also a devotee of Indian spiritual guru Sathya Sai

MUMBAI- Former India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun, is set to marry entrepreneur and qualified veterinary technician Saaniya Chandhok on March 5 this year. Arjun, who was recently traded from the Mumbai Indians to the Lucknow Super Giants in the

NEW DELHI- The Tata Group has started looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to head Air India as the airline is going through a turbulent phase following the Ahmedabad plane crash and has not been able to make a financial turnaround

NEW DELHI - India has surpassed China to become the largest rice producer in the world with a production of 150.18 million tons. It said it had achieved significant success in the development of high-yielding seeds which has helped it become also a

NEW DELHI -In a dramatic escalation following the release of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League, the Bangladesh sports ministry has instructed the country’s cricket board to request that the T20 World Cup league games be moved

Photo: @Argenpoirot India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Venezuela’s deposed President Nicolas Maduro, now in U.S. custody following his capture by American forces after a series of airstrikes on January 3, was known to share a long standing spiritual bond with

NEW DELHI- From reinforcing constitutional equality and free speech to issuing far-reaching directions on sanitation, judicial appointments and human dignity, the Supreme Court delivered a series of landmark rulings through 2025. Here is a round-up of some of the most

NEW DELHI-Amid the controversy over a handwritten letter from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to imprisoned student activist Umar Khalid, the latter’s father, Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, on January 2 disclosed that he met the mayor during a visit to

NEW DELHI -The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for yet another season, with several developments signaling fresh opportunities for the league’s growth ahead of the 2026 edition. The IPL mini auction in Abu Dhabi marked a restructuring phase for

NEW DELHI - Following the horrific April 22 attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, India carried out a calibrated military response aimed at militant infrastructure across the Line of Control and inside Pakistan. Operation Sindoor was presented by Indian authorities

NEW DELHI - Obesity emerged as a central focus of public health policy in India in 2025, driven by a major overhaul of clinical definitions, a surge in new weight loss medications and a series of government led prevention