Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Narendra Modi

India sees 'perfect complimentarity' with Venezuela in energy trade amid Gulf crisis

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

India's viral 'Cockroach' youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi

The Cockroach Janta Party logo is seen in this illustration taken May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
The Cockroach Janta Party logo is seen in this illustration taken May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

India’s Hindu right has a new hero: A 17th century warrior king

Visitors with the Shivaji statue in Malvan, a small town in Maharashtra, India, in January. There has been a surge of interest in the Hindu warrior in recent years.
Visitors with the Shivaji statue in Malvan, a small town in Maharashtra, India, in January. There has been a surge of interest in the Hindu warrior in recent years.

Indian PM Modi hosts sanctioned Myanmar leader to build relations

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30 for his first foreign trip as president.
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30 for his first foreign trip as president.

Kohli fulfils dream with title-winning stroke as Bengaluru retain IPL title

Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Final - Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Gujarat Titans - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - May 31, 2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli and teammates celebrate winning the Indian Premier League REUTERS/Amit Dave
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Final - Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Gujarat Titans - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - May 31, 2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli and teammates celebrate winning the Indian Premier League REUTERS/Amit Dave

Kohli masterclass leads Bengaluru to IPL title defence in style

Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Final - Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Gujarat Titans - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - May 31, 2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli celebrates with teammates after winning the Indian Premier League REUTERS/Amit Dave
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Final - Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Gujarat Titans - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - May 31, 2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli celebrates with teammates after winning the Indian Premier League REUTERS/Amit Dave

Myanmar’s junta chief-turned-president heads to India, with an eye on China

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing participates in a parade commemorating the 81st Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing participates in a parade commemorating the 81st Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles

The Cockroach Janta Party and words \"India Gen Z\" logo are seen in this illustration taken May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
The Cockroach Janta Party and words \"India Gen Z\" logo are seen in this illustration taken May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Modi warns of dangers as heatwave grips India

Indian commuters use umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun during a hot afternoon in Kolkata, India, on May 26, 2026.
Indian commuters use umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun during a hot afternoon in Kolkata, India, on May 26, 2026.

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals

From left, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pose following a Quad ministerial meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.  Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS
From left, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pose following a Quad ministerial meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.  Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.