SIR Phase 2: 6.5 cr voters dropped from draft rolls of 12 states

The names of 6.5 crore electors were removed from the draft electoral rolls of nine states and three Union territories published in the past days as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision......

Gujarat once again a 'tiger state' after 30 years

After more than three decades, Gujarat has regained the status of a 'tiger-present state', with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) confirming the presence of a tiger in the state,......

Khaleda Zia laid to rest with state honour amid tight security

Hundreds of thousands of people on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was laid to rest with state honour beside her husband Ziaur......

Shivraj Patil cremated with state honours

The last rites of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Shivraj Patil were performed with full state honours in his home district, Latur, in Maharashtra on Saturday, with many top......

Assam Becomes First State To Enter Oil Production

IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Photograph: ANI Photo Assam has become the first state in India to directly venture into oil production, following the discovery of hydrocarbons at......

States Have Thrown A Spanner In RBI's Easy-Money Machine

State debt is rising because revenues are disappointingly weak.Ten states have debt ratios exceeding 30 per cent.In 2023-2024, states were borrowing simply to meet day-to-day expenses, points out......

New national policy pegs Rs 200 trn investment in power sector by '47

The power ministry proposed phasing out the monopoly in the distribution sector by allowing multiple players in the same supply area, apart from promoting public private partnership and listing......

Alcoholic Beverages players identify new markets amid tax hiccups

Over the last few quarters, several markets have been performing strongly, notably Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and defence for spirits, beer, and wine makers Photograph:......

Ashes: MCG curator in 'state of shock' over pitch

Cricket Australia were left millions of dollars out of pocket, having to refund tickets for a confirmed sell-out crowd on day three at the 100,000-seat stadium and for another large crowd for day......

Wanted to play, but this is govt's decision: BCB

Bangladesh Cricket Board maintain they were willing to play the T20 World Cup in India but were overruled by the government, forcing their exit from the tournament. IMAGE: Bangladesh were replaced......

Trump won't attend Super Bowl... here's the real reason

IMAGE: US President Donald Trump salutes during the national anthem at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana in 2025. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters US President Donald Trump will not......

PIX: Suryakumar & Co explore wildlife of Chhattisgarh

IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav, wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, batter Rinku Singh, and spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy visited the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh. Photographs:......

Thala Is Back! CSK legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni Hits Nets Ahead Of IPL 2026

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni pads up during a practice session in Ranchi on Saturday. Photograph: Pratika Rawal/Instagram Key Points Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turns 45 in July, will be playing in......