Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

The toll in the flash flood in Sikkim mounted to 18 on Thursday as Army and NDRF teams worked their way through slushy earth and fast flowing water in the Teesta river basin and downstream north......

Heatwave in Kashmir leaves locals, tourists in cold sweat

Kashmir is reeling from a heat wave after the valley earlier this week witnessed the second-hottest September day in recorded history, causing hardships to locals and tourists alike. IMAGE: A......

Rivaba Jadeja gets into verbal fight with BJP MP, mayor

An MP, MLA and mayor from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party indulged in a verbal spat in public during an event in Jamnagar in Gujarat on Thursday, with the incident being captured by news channels......

Tulsi lake overflows after heavy rains in Mumbai, relief from water cut likely

The Tulsi lake, one of the seven reservoirs supplying drinking water to Mumbai, overflowed on Thursday following heavy rains in the city and suburbs, a civic official said. IMAGE: Tulsi lake, one......

Adani Stocks: What Price Rigging?

The Adani stock price saga will pass into public memory as one of those matters that simply escaped being nailed down, perhaps because too many vested interests were involved, notes Debashis Basu.......

PE firm Silver Lake eyes stake in Reliance Retail: Report

After monetising Jio Platforms -- which houses the firm's telecom arm and digital ventures, richest Indian Mukesh Ambani is looking to rope in investors in the retail business. US private equity......

How mini lockdowns are making a hole in consumers' pockets

To tide over the difficulties due to incessant shutdowns, several farmers in Maharashtra have turned into aggregators and started selling their produce without the help of mandis or agents. They......

Sensex sinks 2,002 pts as global selloff intensifies

ICICI Bank was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, sinking over 10 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and Maruti. Bharti Airtel and Sun Pharma were the gainers in......

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

IMAGE: The 132nd edition of the tournament is set to take place between August 3 and September 3. Photograph: Kind courtesy ISL Media On a rainy Tuesday afternoon at the slush-filled Maidan, the......

Vijay Hazare: Saurashtra notch up big win over Gujarat

IMAGE: Saurashtra's Arpit Vasavada hit an unbeaten century in 86 balls against Gujarat on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI/Domestic Arpit Vasavada hit a career-best unbeaten century before Parth Bhut......

Ranji roundup: Bengal, Punjab fail to qualify for quarters; Kerala advance

IMAGE: Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran bats during the Ranji Trophy match against Punjab. Photograph: PTI Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's maiden double hundred went in vain as Bengal failed to......

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday IMAGE: Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary celebrates his half century. Photograph: Ashok Bhaumik/PTI Opener Abhimanyu Easwaran cracked a second......

Ranji roundup: Ashwin made to work hard on Day 1

A roundup of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. IMAGE: The India Test spinner had one wicket to show in 21 overs during Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Group B match against Madhya Pradesh.......