'Bangladesh-Pakistan-China Nexus Is Alarming'

'Should China's interest in the Teesta River projects be approved, it would likely result in heightened Chinese presence near the Siliguri corridor.' IMAGE: People leave after offering funeral......

'People Knew Manmohan Singh Had No Vested Interest'

'Maybe he was wrong, but they believed he genuinely meant what he said.' IMAGE: Then finance minister Dr Manmohan Singh arrives at Parliament March 15, 1996, to present India's 1995-1996 Budget.......

Historic! ISRO's 'Bahubali' rocket launches heaviest-ever satellite

Weighing 6,100 kg, the communication satellite would be the heaviest payload to be placed into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in LVM3 launch history from Indian soil. IMAGE: ISRO's heaviest rocket,......

NDA plans to repeat Haryana-style poll theft in Bihar: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday alleged that the National Democratic Alliance was "preparing to steal" the assembly polls in Bihar, "just like they did in Haryana". IMAGE:......

Is replacing the Planning Commission justified?

The Planning Commission needs to be replaced by institutions prescribed under the Constitution for the functions it usurped, feels Indira Rajaraman The Planning Commission was a powerful centre of......

India, Russia Warm Arctic Ties With Ship Deal

One key development is the direct cargo connection between Chennai and Vladivostok, a crucial Russian port on the Northern Sea Route. IMAGE: A Russian ice-breaker ship.   India and Russia are in......

What must replace the Planning Commission

In finally ending the Commission’s long history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vindicated those who have been yearning for a decisive break from India’s Nehruvian socialist past. An......

It's final, Planning Commission will be scrapped

The Prime Minister said there is a need to have a relook at the structure of the Planning Commission and give it a new shape.The government has decided to abolish the Planning Commission, a 64-year......

It's official! RCB to play two IPL games in Raipur

IMAGE: RCB vice-president Rajesh Menon presents a jersey to Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai as BCCI Joint Secretary Prabhtej Singh Bhatia looks on. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vishnu Deo Sai/X......

National Sports Governance Act Rolled Out

Sports Governance Act: Tier System for Athletes, Convicted Ineligible. IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The ministry mandates at least four Sportspersons of Merit, two of them......

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

IMAGE: All the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches scheduled in Bengaluru have been shifted to BCCI's Centre of Excellence, on the outskirts of the city. Photograph: RCB/X Bengaluru Police Commissioner......

It's official! India bids for 2030 Commonwealth Games

The bid positions Ahmedabad as the host city for the Centenary edition of the Games. IMAGE: Gujarat sports minister Harsh Sanghavi hands over India’s proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth......

India's 2036 Olympic Games Bid Under Review

The 'Continuous Dialogue' phase involves a feasibility assessment by the IOC of the interested party's preparedness and as of now, the host selection process has been "paused" by new IOC President......