Trade, energy, discussions on global conflicts to top agenda for Modi’s Nordic visit

First Indian Prime Minister’s bilateral visit in 43 years, first Nordic summit since 2022 to kick off this week in Oslo.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who could be the breakout star?

A look at five of the contenders to become the game’s next superstar at this year’s finals in U.S., Mexico and Canada

Diversification gains: On India and its export competitiveness

India needs to improve export competitiveness in terms of cost and quality

Iran-Israel war LIVE: ‘Staggering’ Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty

UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant; Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones from Iraqi airspace

WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as ‘low risk’ as ship approaches end of voyage

The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port of Rotterdam

Revisiting India’s entry onto the nuclear stage

On May 18, 1974, India conducted an underground test of a nuclear fission device. This test — codenamed Smiling Buddha — enabled us to became the sixth nuclear power in the world. A.S.Ganesh revisits this historic moment and brings you up to speed on the subject…

Satheesan names 20 Ministers; Kerala Cabinet to take oath on May 18

Of the 63 Congress MLAs in the 102-strong UDF contingent, many eligible names could not be given Ministerial berths as the party had to consider social and regional equations, V.D. Satheesan said

Kerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Satheesan, along with Cabinet, to take oath today

Along with Mr. Satheesan, the UDF Cabinet will also be sworn in

In Bihar, a plate of woe

A week after a suspected snake was found in a midday meal, students in Bihar’s Saharsa district remain too scared to eat lunch at school. Even as teachers, cooks, and education officials insist the food is safe, fear continues to linger among the children and their parents