Kovind's report moots simultaneous LS, assembly polls as first step

A high-level panel on Thursday recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days in its report on......

The Politics of Population

In the Interim Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that a high power committee would be set up to consider the challenges arising from 'fast population grown and demographic......

SC collegium recommends names for appointment as chief justice of 3 HCs

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday recommended to the Centre the names of three judges for appointment as chief justice of the high courts of......

Rig Veda, 'Magna Carta' to be exhibited at G20 summit

Manuscripts of the Rig Veda from India, a rare copy of the Magna Carta from the United Kingdom and an anamorphic digital image of Mona Lisa from France will be among the several artefacts to be......

Vivo told to give Rs 950 cr bank guarantee to ED to operate frozen A/Cs

The Delhi high court on Wednesday allowed Chinese smartphone maker Vivo to operate its various bank accounts frozen by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money-laundering probe......

How Modi govt had once used Facebook, Google for digital push

From educating people about the internet, connecting far-flung areas with a high-speed net, promoting entrepreneurship, building start-up incubators, women empowerment, to even running a voter......

Ranji Trophy set for kick-off; all eyes on northeast states

While Vidarbha won their maiden title last season, Gujarat were the winners the season before. Ahead of another season, it would be too early to speculate if there will be another first-time winner......

BCCI needs Ombudsman, Ethics Officer at the earliest: COA to Supreme Court

The COA, comprising former CAG Vinod Rai and former women's team captain Diana Edulji, also called for a forensic audit of state associations to deal with the misuse of funds. IMAGE: Committee of......

Cricket Buzz: England told to stay vigilant amid Lanka political crisis

IMAGE: England's players celebrate. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images England will continue their tour of Sri Lanka as planned but the cricketers have been asked to be careful amid the......

'Everybody is only trying to find fault with the BCCI'

'The BCCI is one of the best administrative bodies in the world.''In a democratic set-up there will always be a power struggle, that is part of every society or every association, but it does not......