BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named six disqualified Congress MLAs as its candidates for the Himachal Pradesh assembly bypolls, triggering a rebellion by party leaders who expected they......

6 Congress rebels, 3 Independent MLAs in Himachal join BJP

Nine former Himachal Pradesh MLAs, including six disqualified Congress legislators and three Independents who resigned, joined the BJP on Saturday amid the continuing political crisis in the state.......

HP Congress chief opts out of LS polls, says party workers upset

In a jolt to the ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh, state party chief and Mandi MP Pratibha Singh on Wednesday announced that she has decided not to contest the Lok Sabha elections as the ground......

SC refuses to stay disqualification of 6 Congress MLAs

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Himachal Pradesh assembly speaker's order disqualifying the six Congress rebels who had cross-voted in the recent Rajya Sabha polls in the state.......

Farmers see Modi's Budget as all promise, no delivery

Most of the extra spending in the Budget is in fact an accounting entry that shifts the cost of an interest subsidy to the agriculture Budget that was previously borne by the finance ministry......

Food security: A real test for the Indian PM

India is not prepared for any compromise on the food security issue and the deal at Bali has to be fair and balanced, Commerce Minister, Anand Sharma said after taking a firm stance on the issue.......

Adani Power gets CERC breather on Mundra tariff

In a landmark order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), the country’s power sector regulator, has allowed a “compensatory tariff” for Adani Power’s......

AirAsia's aggressive fares to hit domestic carriers

AirAsia’s plans for a joint venture airline in India would impact the pricing and yields of domestic carriers. It would also be a wake-up call for Singapore Airlines, said a JP Morgan......

Bunty 'Chor' asked to leave Bigg Boss

On the very first day of going on air, Bigg Boss saw its first elimination. Contestant Bunty chor alia Devinder Singh was thrown out of show for not following the Bigg Boss rules and behaving......

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......

Sports Shorts: Irfan become first Indian athlete to qualify for 2020 Olympics

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday National record holder KT Irfan on Sunday became the first Indian from athletics to qualify for the next year's Olympics while......

Sports Shorts: Disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor sent to Arizona federal prison

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Larry Nassar, a former team USA Gymnastics doctor, who pleaded guilty in November 2017 to sexual assault charges, is......

Why Sardar was relieved of captaincy

'By changing the captain I believe Sardar will play a much better Olympic Games. Sardar took the decision (of him being removed from captaincy) very sportingly. He understands what's required from......

Champions Trophy: India target medal finish before Rio Olympics

Goalkeeper Sreejesh to lead India as team will experiment with different combinations and execute new tactics IMAGE: India keeper Sreejesh with the team. Photograph: Hockey India The selection......