Did Tejashwi fail to counter NDA's 'jungle raj' narrative?

When he was declared as the INDIA bloc's chief ministerial candidate for the Bihar assembly polls, reportedly despite the reluctance of alliance partners, few would have imagined that Rashtriya......

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.' IMAGE: Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis. Photograph: ANI Photo For months, the......

'Hidma's Death Is Death Of Maoist Insurgency'

'The (Maoist) organisation is in visible decline. Their senior leaders are ageing. Forest life is unforgiving -- older leaders simply cannot cope physically.''Earlier, they attracted educated youth......

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

'Political protection allow groups to recruit, rearm and operate with reduced operational pressure. That increases their bargaining power and their ability to destabilise.' IMAGE: Security......

RBI outlines steps to improve EPFO's investment management

The RBI advisory follows a labour ministry request earlier this year seeking the central bank’s expertise to identify gaps in EPFO’s investment strategy and fund management practices, including......

'The Intent Is To Make A Better Bank In The Future'

'As the team builds, each of them will bring in a different perspective, new thinking.' IMAGE: The IndusInd Bank display board at a metro station in New Delhi. Photograph: Anushree......

'This Year, We Will Commence Full Refit Of B787s'

'That refresh programme -- because they are big aircraft and we cannot ground them all at the same time -- will last well into 2027.' Photograph: ANI Photo This interview was conducted before the......

Direct tax: Budget 2025-26 eases burden, boosts spending and growth

The eighth Budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continued to focus on ‘GYAN’ (Garib, Youth, Annadata, Nari) to maintain a consistent and coherent strategy initiated over the......

Messi to assess fitness as he targets 2026 WC

'I’m really eager because it's a World Cup. We're coming off winning the last one, and being able to defend it on the field again is spectacular because it’s always a dream to play with the......

Gill to stay back in Kolkata, doubtful for 2nd Test

'He has acute neck pain, and we're not allowed to further go to details about the injury. He has to keep continuing wearing the neck collar.'  IMAGE: Shubman Gill walks back to the pavilion after......

India exposed! Kolkata pitch humiliates top order

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant reacts after his dismissal during Day 3 of the first Test against India in Kolkata. Photograph: BCCI India have long curated home tracks that accentuate turn, but the......

'Didn't expect the wicket to deteriorate so quickly'

'I thought this morning it was going to be a surface where it's tough to score in stages, but then over two or three overs you can get a couple of runs. It's just about fighting through those......

Sri Lanka players want to leave Pakistan, but board orders them to stay

'SLC immediately engaged with the players and assured them that all such concerns are being duly addressed in close consultation with the Pakistan Cricket board (PCB) and the relevant authorities......