Punjab govt cracks down on farmer leaders ahead of protest

Ahead of their planned protest in Chandigarh on March 5, several Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leaders were detained in early morning raids at their residences on Tuesday and Chief Minister Bhagwant......

Himachal assembly speaker expels 15 BJP MLAs amid crisis

Himachal Pradesh assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday suspended 15 Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, and adjourned the House. IMAGE:......

Sedition law needs reconsideration: Law panel chief

The sedition law, which has come under focus after the Jawaharlal Nehru University row, needs "reconsideration," newly-appointed Law Commission Chairman Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan said on......

Bypolls: Over 90% voting in Meghalaya's Sohiong; moderate polling in other seats

Bypolls held in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha witnessed a moderate to high voter turnout on Wednesday, while Meghalaya registered an impressive polling percentage of over 90. IMAGE: An elderly......

Change of guard in women's hockey team: Salima replaces Savita as skipper

Photograph: Kind courtesy Hockey India Mid-fielder Salima Tete on Thursday replaced veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia as captain of the 24-strong Indian women's hockey squad for the Belgium and......

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

 The year 2020 had its share of good, bad, ugly and unfortunately some truly sad events that won't be forgotten for a long time to come. IMAGE: Mumbai Indians celebrate winning the 2020......