BJP manifesto promises to 'maintain peace in Northeast'

In its election manifesto -- 'Sankalp Patra' -- the Bharatiya Janata Party has vowed to implement the Union Civil Code (UCC), maintain peace in the Northeast, among other key poll promises. IMAGE:......

'Modi Ki Guarantee' A Liability for BJP Candidates

Given the 2024 general elections, it is unlikely that the allegations around electoral bonds, raised by the Opposition, will disappear easily or with a shrug of the BJP's shoulders and fabled......

Mumbai lad rises from Dharavi slum to become army officer

Growing up in a tough neighborhood of Dharavi in Mumbai, it has been a journey of overcoming life's many challenges for Lieutenant Umesh Keelu. IMAGE: Indian Army Lieutenant Umesh Keelu with his......

Students can take 10th, 12th board exams twice a year from 2025-26

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said students will get an option of appearing for 10th and 12th class board examinations twice a year from the academic session 2025-26. Image......

Maruti's Goal: Hybrid, Not EV, Cars

'We are going to have hybrid cars, which, as far as I know, none of our competition is working on, and this includes ethanol.' IMAGE: Maruti Suzuki India showcases the EVX electric SUV concept at......

Auto Industry Sweats As Semiconductor Shortage Persists

Open order books in February breach 700,000; wait period for some models exceed a year. The Grand Vitara has around 37,000 open bookings and a 30-week wait period. Photograph: ANI Photo Automotive......

Why short-term boost is NOT likely for auto stocks

Auto Expo 2023 may not trigger a fresh rally in automobile stocks, say analysts, as this year’s edition lacks participation from major listed players. Photograph: PTI Photo It is also owing......

Festive fervour puts auto retail sales in fast lane in October

Aided by robust festive season offtake, automobile retail sales in India witnessed a 48 per cent annual jump in October, automotive dealers' body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said......

Can Gukesh maintain lead in Candidates' Chess?

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Michal Walusza for FIDE/X Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will have his task cut out against Firouzja Alireza of France in the penultimate round of the Candidates'......

PIX: Halep loses in comeback match!

IMAGE: Simona Halep had been the player in the spotlight coming into Miami accepting a wild card when her four-year suspension was cut to nine months. Photograph: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY......

Ice Hockey star, Sabalenka's boyfriend Koltsov dies at 42

IMAGE: World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka and Konstantin Koltsov were first linked in June 2021, according to People magazine, Sabalenka has frequently posted photos of them together on her Instagram......

Soccer PIX: Kane scripts Bundesliga record; Cadiz stun Atletico

Photos from soccer matches played across top European Leagues on Saturday.  Record-breaking Kane nets hat-trick as Bayern humble Mainz 8-1 IMAGE: Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring......

'His journey exemplifies adaptability, grit'

IMAGE: David Warner hugs Usman Khawaja's mother after Australia won the 3rd Test against Pakistan, his farewell Test on Saturday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Farid Khan/X Australia's star opener......