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Fresh power shift in UK as Labour turns to Burnham, Starmer bows out

While speculation of a change had been rife for months, the current dramatic turn of events began to unfold in the early hours of 19 June.

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 01:27 IST

Winchester’s tribute to Tiger Pataudi with a tinge of irony

Saif Ali Khan at the unveiling with the plaque in the background. (HT)

Updated on Jun 13, 2026 17:08 IST

Is rise of the Far-Right in UK permanent?

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. (AP)

Updated on May 14, 2026 02:54 IST

Operation Sindoor may be longest beyond-visual-range air battle ever: IISS

Representational image.

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 01:14 IST

80 yrs on, Netaji’s homecoming still awaited

Subhas Chandra Bose died following a plane crash in Taipei on August 18, 1945. (HT Archive)

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 01:47 IST

Sheikh Hasina’s niece Tulip Siddiq may sue Bangladesh’s anti-corruption body

Tulip Siddiq (left) and former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina. (AP)

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 03:39 IST

Battle over KF airlines’ dues to play out in court

Vijay Mallya (Getty Images)

Updated on Oct 14, 2025 23:55 IST

British PM Starmer raised issue of Christian Michel’s jailing directly with Modi

Michel was a consultant to the Italian owners of helicopter-making firm AgustaWestland in India’s 2010 purchase of 12 choppers. (PTI)

Updated on Sep 16, 2025 19:49 IST

How India became Test titans on foreign pitches

There have, unsurprisingly, been several instances of India recovering from distress to exhilaratingly overcome the opposition. Episodes of this nature abroad in unfamiliar playing conditions have generally been classified as more creditable. (AFP)

Updated on Aug 6, 2025 14:50 IST

A stunning end to the Oval thriller

India’s Mohammed Siraj celebrates with teammates after taking Gus Atkinson’s wicket at the Oval to win the 5th Test against England and draw the series 2-2. (Reuters)

Updated on Aug 5, 2025 24:55 IST

India must think out of the box to cash in at The Oval

The Oval, in London is a setting where, psychologically, Indian cricketers feel most at home in England. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 29, 2025 23:32 IST

Cricket diplomacy can serve India in the neighbourhood

The BCCI’s muscle is best channelled towards magnanimity, consequently in winning hearts and minds; not arm-twisting and seeking undue conveniences in the field. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 25, 2025 15:24 IST

Will the sun shine for India at Old Trafford?

India players during a training session. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 18, 2025 11:37 IST

Edgbaston jinx broken with a win for the ages

Indian players celebrate their historic victory in the second test against England on Sunday. (AP)

Updated on Jul 6, 2025 23:09 IST

India’s faced with the Edgbaston barrier and other questions

India speahead Jasprit Bumrah could be rested for the second Test between India and England starting at Edgbaston on July 2 (AP)

Updated on Jun 28, 2025 16:11 IST

SA crowned WTC champions, chokers’ tag cast off

South Africa centurion Aiden Markram lifts the ICC Test Championship mace skipper Temba Bavuma (R) and other teammates after the win over Australia in the WTC Final at Lord’s on Saturday. (Reuters)

Updated on Jun 14, 2025 14:55 IST

Bowlers dominate as WTC final heads for tight finish

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada appeals successfully for a LBW against Australia's Alex Carey on Day 2 of WTC final on Thursday. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 13, 2025 10:43 IST

A leaf out of old Pak army playbook?

A leaf out of old Pak army playbook?

Updated on Apr 23, 2025 01:10 IST

Pahalgam attack: A leaf out of old Pak army playbook?

Security personnel check a vehicle near Pahalgam on Tuesday.

Updated on Apr 23, 2025 24:18 IST

From ‘divide-and-rule’ selection to meritocracy in cricket

India captain CK Nayudu (left) and the 1932 tour to England. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 31, 2025 24:04 IST

How Nawaz Sharif played a key role in India-Pak peace efforts

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee with Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif at Wagah Border on February 20, 1999. (HT Archive)

Updated on Mar 29, 2025 24:24 IST

Indian cricket facing a mini-crisis

The Pataudi Trophy remained with the hosts after a 2-2 draw in the five-Test series

Updated on Jul 5, 2022 18:22 IST

How should India counteract an attacking England?

There is more at stake for England in the fifth Test

Updated on Jun 30, 2022 15:42 IST

To secure Myanmar’s confidence, India must play cards in good faith

Myanmar's NLD party leader Aung San Suu Kyi was effectively appointed Prime Minister by the passage of a bill in Myanmar’s parliament which made her ‘state counsellor’.

Updated on Apr 10, 2016 20:37 IST

India welcomes Myanmar’s Suu Kyi-led transition towards democracy

Newly sworn-in Myanmar foreign minister Aung San Suu Kyi (centre) and Myanmar vice president Henery Van Thio (right) leave after the handover ceremony at the presidential palace in Naypyidaw on Wednesday.

Updated on Mar 30, 2016 13:18 IST

India lends a helping hand to Myanmar in government formation

Updated on Mar 28, 2016 19:58 IST

Communalists claiming proximity to secular Bose is amusing

In January 1941, Subhas Bose dramatically escaped from India to spend the remaining four and a half years of his life in Europe and East Asia. In his radio broadcasts from abroad, he would often make suggestions to the Congress as one who was a part of the fold.

Updated on Jan 22, 2016 19:36 IST

What it means to be India's wealthiest

The-aggregate-net-worth-of-the-people-featuring-on-the--Rich-List--is-nearly-440-billion-or-equal-to-roughly-23-of-India-s-GDP-Illustration-Jayanto-

Updated on Mar 16, 2015 06:12 IST

'IPL is an extension of Indian diplomacy in South Africa'

HT Image

Updated on May 15, 2009 10:52 IST

Question mark over Flintoff for Leeds ODI

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Updated on Sep 1, 2007 18:48 IST

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