India placed co-design, co-development and co-production of advanced defence platforms at the centre of its upgraded strategic partnership with France, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pressing for higher indigenous content in Rafale fighter jet manufacturing during high-level talks. During defence minister–level discussions, Singh urged the French side to increase Indian participation in the production ecosystem...

Sourav Ganguly and Imran Khan (Agency Image) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has called for former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan to be treated with dignity and proper care, amid growing concern over the latter’s health in prison.Ganguly’s remarks follow a joint appeal by 14 former international captains from five Test-playing nations urging the Pakistan government...

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. File. Photo Credits: AICC via PTI Photo Seeking to increase pressure on the Narendra Modi Government regarding the interim Indo-U.S. trade agreement, the Congress has planned a meeting of leaders from five States and a Union Territory with party president Mallikarjun...