Only 18 Muslim women made it to Lok Sabha since Independence

From royalty to a tea vendor-turned-politician's wife and from a first lady to a Bengali actress, the 18 Muslim women who treaded the hallowed corridors of power in the Lok Sabha are an eclectic......

Increase in hate speech against minorities in India concerning: US

There has been a "concerning increase" in anti-conversion laws, hate speech, and demolitions of homes and places of worship for members of minority faith communities in India, United States......

Pak ex-minister detained in US trained Kashmir jihadis

Pakistanis are well aware of Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed's patronage and facilitation of groups linked to armed resistance in Kashmir, says Amir Mir A senior Pakistani politician and a former member of......

What did Ahmed Patel think of Rahul?

'He had differences with Rahul.' IMAGE: Ahmed Patel with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Photograph: Vijay Verma/PTI Photo   "I was close to Ahmed Patel and told him many times in recent months that......

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday. IMAGE: Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur smashed an unbeaten 56 off 32 balls before taking 3 for 17 against Pondicherry on Day 2 of their Ranji......

Ranji Trophy: Karun, Smaran hit double tons as Karnataka dominates

A summary of Sunday's action in the Ranji Trophy Elite group matches. IMAGE: Karun Nair smashed 233 on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match against Kerala -- his second century in a row. Photograph:......

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......

Ranji Trophy: Young Kushagra dazzles with double ton

IMAGE: Jharkhand's Kumar Kushagra smashed 23 boundaries and four sixes in his 367-ball 234 against Baroda. Photograph: BCCI Young wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra completed a brilliant......

Shreyas to lead India A vs Aus A, skips red-ball season

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer has chosen to take a six-month break from red-ball cricket after experiencing recurring back spasms and stiffness. Photograph: BCCI Shreyas Iyer was on Thursday appointed......