Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Tejashwi as his deputy

Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Wednesday took oath as Bihar chief minister for a record eighth time in a no-frills ceremony at Raj Bhavan, a day after snapping ties with the Bharatiya......

Lakhimpur case: SIT charges MoS Mishra's son, 13 others

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, which claimed eight lives, has filed a chargesheet against 14 accused, including Union minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish......

Cong steps up attack on govt over Lakhimpur SIT report

A day after the Special Investigation Team probing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence said it was a "pre-planned conspiracy", the Congress stepped up its attack on the government on Wednesday, demanding......

Lakhimpur violence: Court allows SIT to add attempt to murder charge

A court in Lakhimpur Kheri on Tuesday allowed the SIT probing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence to add the charge of attempt to murder in the FIR against the accused, including Union minister Ajay......

Olympic-bound race walker Irfan contracts COVID

Five other elite track and field athletes have also tested positive at the SAI centre in Bengaluru. IMAGE: KT Irfan was the first Indian athlete to qualify for the Tokyo Games, finishing fourth in......

Olympic-bound Priyanka, Asiad champ Johnson contract COVID

IMAGE: Priyanka Goswami shattered a national record in the women's 20km event while qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics in February this year. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ministry of Railways/Twitter......

Neeraj Chopra, Sable give India reason to cheer

IMAGE: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra broke his own meet record. Photograph: Athletics Federation of India/Twitter Maharashtra's Avinash Sable paid the best possible tribute to late coach......

Belihu, Gemechu defend titles at Delhi Half Marathon

IMAGE: Andamlak Belihu crosses the finish line to win the men's title at the Delhi Half Marathon. Defending champions Andamlak Belihu and Tsehay Gemechu produced their personal best to retain the......

Check out India's athletics squad for Asian Games

Tintu Luka gets Asian Games lifeline IMAGE: India’s Tintu Luka in action. Photograph: PTI Middle-distance runner Tintu Luka, who has not competed this year, got a chance to make cut for......