India set to host 2030 Commonwealth Games - in Gujarat

In what is being seen as a prelude to its ambition of hosting the 2036 Olympics, India is set to hold the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in 2030 with Ahmedabad as the venue for the centenary edition of the event.

For first time in 15 years, ratio of women-to-men voters declines in Bihar 

As per the final electoral rolls following the Election Commission's (EC's) contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive, Bihar has 7.43 crore voters, including 3.92 crore men, 3.5 crore women and 1,725 belonging to the 'third gender'.

Trump tariff: Exports to US dip 12% but China and UAE cushion blow

Even as India's goods exports to the United States registered a sharp fall of 12 per cent in September (year on year), the total exports registered a 6.74 per cent growth, buttressed by gains in the UAE and Chinese markets. However, a sharp surge in gold, silver and fertiliser imports widened the trade deficit to $31.15 billion, the highest in over a year, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Wednesday.

A cut in the right direction 

The much-needed GST reduction could be a signal that big-gang reforms are ahead.

Ringing out the old world order

The US-led post-war system is unravelling, accelerated by Trump. In its place, a contest for influence and legitimacy is gathering pace, with China eager to fill the vacuum.

Don't blame the firecracker

Every year, come Diwali, we face an uncomfortable question. The real problem, however, is the city's year-round pollution apathy.

Musk's legal fight over $56-bn payday from Tesla in final stage

Elon Musk's lawyers will urge the Delaware Supreme Court on Wednesday to restore his $56 billion pay package from Tesla, as one of the biggest corporate legal battles enters its final stage nearly two years after a lower court judge rescinded the Tesla CEO's record compensation.

Germany pledges huge military aid package to Ukraine as it puts 2026 defense needs at $120 bn

Germany on Wednesday pledged more than $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine, as the government in Kyiv signaled that it would need $120 billion in 2026. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Germany would buy $500 million worth

of U.S. weapons for Ukraine under a new program to fast-track military equipment. Estonia, Finland, Lithuania and Sweden said that they would also participate in the funding initiative.

TOMAHAWKS: AMERICA'S GO-TO MISSILE, WHICH KYIV MIGHT GET

US President Donald Trump has hinted that he may send Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, which would give President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the ability to attack Moscow with precise munitions capable of great destruction. Trump will meet Zelenskyy at the White House later this week.

The new power of rare earths

Rare earths are not rare, but challenges in ensuring economic viability have allowed China to effectively monopolise these vital minerals. Now, Beijing is using them as a strategic lever in its trade war with the US.