EC ropes in retired IAS/IPS officers to ensure level playing field

The Election Commission on Tuesday appointed special observers for administrative, security and expenditure monitoring purposes in several states to ensure a level playing field during the upcoming......

Woman who levelled 'fabricated' gang-rape charge arrested

A woman who had allegedly levelled a "fabricated" gang-rape charge in an attempt to grab property was arrested on Saturday, a day after police booked her and three of her accomplices for cheating......

Woman in Ghaziabad 'gang-rape' case booked for fabricating charges

The police have registered a case against a woman and three others after she allegedly levelled a "fabricated" gang-rape charge in an attempt to grab property. IMAGE: The Ghaziabad police address......

29 dead as bus falls off Yamuna Expressway into drain

A two-tiered 'sleeper bus' on its way from Lucknow to Delhi skidded off the Yamuna Expressway and plunged about 20 feet into a drain in the early hours of Monday, killing 29 people and injuring 18,......

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Evil In Rustic Paradise

Panchayat Season 4 is watchable, mainly because of the wonderful actors, who, over the seasons have developed a warm rapport, notes Deepa Gahlot. It couldn't last. The rural paradise that is......

Panchayat 3 Review: Can Phulera Retains Its Innocence?

There are enough threads left to weave a Season 4, hopefully without the dark clouds hovering over Phulera, observes Deepa Gahlot. The fictional village of Phulera in UP, where TVF's Panchayat is......

Jehanabad: Of Love And War Review: Gripping!

Jehanabad: Of Love And War authentically captures Bihar's political skullduggery and caste violence, observes Deepa Gahlot. The idea of youthful radicalism and armed struggles against an unjust......

Panchayat 2 Review

If at all the series can be criticised, it would be for its all-Brahmin characters and keeping out the caste problems, the misogyny and the backwardness and ugliness of rural India, points out......

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Even though it is a mini auction devoid of marquee superstars, the IPL 2026 players auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 could witness some intense, high-voltage bidding wars.Most teams have their......

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane struck a 33-ball 62 as defending champions Mumbai began their campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy national T20 tournament by crushing Railways, in Lucknow on Wednesday.......

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IMAGE: The IPL franchises set the tone for the 2026 season by releasing their player retention list. Photograph: ANI Photo   As the much-anticipated new IPL season draws near, excitement is once......

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma raced to his century off just 32 balls, striking 11 sixes and seven fours against Bengal. Photograph: Screengrab/X India U-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre continued his blazing......

KKR, CSK Wallets Bulge Ahead Of IPL Mini-Auction!

KKR will be looking to rebuild their squad from scratch, while CSK are likely to revamp their bowling attack. IMAGE: The Indian Premier League mini-auction will be held in Abu Dhabi December 16.......