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Election 2024: Decoding The Swing Factor

There are states that could swing either way and change the results of the 2024 general election. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra D Modi at an election meeting in Agartala, April 17,......

Intense heatwave sweeps eastern states, spreads to south India: IMD

The searing heatwave sweeping large parts of east India continued unabated and spread to southern parts of the country on Tuesday, the India meteorological department said. Maximum temperatures......

Phase 1 sees nearly 63% polling amid stray incidents of violence

A voter turnout of nearly 63 percent was recorded in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 102 seats across 21 states and Union Territories amid sporadic incidents of violence at some......

Manipur records 68% polling marred by violence, firing, booth capturing

Incidents of firing, intimidation, destruction of EVMs at some polling booths and allegations of booth capturing were reported from conflict-hit Manipur that recorded a turnout of over 68 percent......

LS polls: Can BJP emerge as an alternative to DMK, AIADMK in TN?

The Bharatiya Janata Party's ambition to emerge as a force challenging Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu and determination to retain its strongholds across the country will be put to a stern test on......

What if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz...

Oil and LNG prices are likely to shoot up if Iran is to block Strait of Hormuz, through which countries like India import crude oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and UAE, leading to a spike in inflation,......

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Top government officials in New Delhi have started discussions with stakeholders ranging from shipping and container companies to export promotion councils to understand the impact of the......

India's exports dip marginally in March; 3.11% in FY24

India's merchandise exports dipped marginally in March to $41.69 billion, and by 3.11 per cent during the last fiscal year to $437.06 billion mainly due to continued geopolitical turmoil, and......

Sensex, Nifty tank over 1% on concerns over Middle East conflict

Stock markets took a beating on Monday with benchmark Sensex and Nifty tumbling over 1 per cent as escalating conflict in the Middle East and weak trends from global markets unnerved investors.......

Adani, JSW, PSA looking to bag Rs 7K cr Tuticorin project

A Rs 7,056 crore outer harbour project by VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tuticorin is garnering interest from domestic and global majors in the sector, such as Adani Ports and Special Economic......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

EPL: Spurs' top four hopes dented

Spurs' top four hopes dented in 1-1 draw at West Ham IMAGE: West Ham United's Kurt Zouma scores their first goal. Photograph: Tony Obrien/Reuters Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move......

Women's red-ball cricket returns to Indian domestic scene

BCCI to conduct women's red-ball tournament in Pune from March 28 Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI Women/X Women's red-ball cricket will return to India's domestic calendar after six years when the......

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

IMAGE: The Hard Rock Stadium is to host matches during the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Photograph: Carlos Perez-Gallardo/Reuters The 2026 World Cup final will be held in New Jersey at the home of......

BCCI invites application for one selector: Who will be replaced?

IMAGE: It is expected the new selector will join during the IPL. Photograph: BCCI The BCCI on Monday invited applications to replace one among the five senior national selectors and in all......

ICC U19 World Cup: Two Indians in match officials' roster

IMAGE: For the U19 World Cup, two Indian officials have been named in the match officials line-up. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters The ICC on Wednesday announced the line-up of match officials......

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