29 Maoists slain in Chhattisgarh's biggest ever encounter

Ahead of the first phase of polling in Chhattisgarh, security personnel gunned down 29 Maoists, including some senior cadres, in Kanker district on Tuesday in the biggest encounter ever in the......

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha poll manifesto in New Delhi on Sunday in the presence of party president J P Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence......

Regions with real 'vikas' are beyond BJP's reach: Tharoor

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party's claim of a strong performance in south India in the Lok Sabha polls as a product of its "propaganda mill",......

Centre plans to revoke AFSPA, pull back troops in J-K, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the central government will consider revoking Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Jammu and Kashmir. IMAGE: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel......

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.''The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.' On the passing of Subrata......

The State Has Rolled The Dice Of Growth

After bumbling for years since 2014, the Modi government seems to believe that massive government expenditure will lead us to prosperity supported by 'seat-of-the-pants' decision-making, observes......

Let's Hope India Gets Lucky With Growth

After bumbling for years since 2014, the Modi government seems to believe that massive government expenditure will lead us to prosperity supported by 'seat-of-the-pants' decision-making, observes......

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

IMAGE: A general view inside the stadium as people perform during the Opening Ceremony. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-19 delayed 19th Asian Games......

PIX: All roads lead to Hangzhou for Asian Games Opening Ceremony

Organisers hope a high-tech opening ceremony on Saturday will help drum up excitement for the Games. The Asian Games Opening Ceremony kicks off at 1600 IST. IMAGE: India's flag bearers Lovlina......