Can Nitish-Tejashwi's second coming stem Bihar's rot?

Various indicators make it amply clear that there are grave challenges facing the new government of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, reports Indivjal Dhasmana. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar......

Partha, Arpita sent to 14-day jail in Bengal's SSC scam case

Former education minister of West Bengal Partha Chatterjee and his aide Arpita Mukherjee were sent to 14 days in judicial custody by a special court in Kolkata on Friday in the SSC scam case.......

Jharkhand MLAs' cash seizure: Bengal CID claims teams 'detained'

West Bengal CID claimed that two of its teams in New Delhi and Guwahati were restrained on Wednesday morning by the local police in the respective places from carrying out investigations into the......

4 Haryana MLAs receive threats, extortion calls, 6 held; Pak links found

The Special Task Force of the Haryana police arrested six people for allegedly giving death threats and extortion calls to MLAs, an officer said on Sunday. Image used for representational purpose......

Post office staff swindles Rs 96 cr of public money in saving schemes: CAG

The staff at post offices misappropriated Rs 95.62 crore of public money between November 2002 and September 2021, the Comptroller and Auditor General has said. The money may seem small but it is......

Trade settlement in rupee: Fearing sanctions by West, banks seek clarity

Banks have raised concerns over the new international trade settlement in rupee, fearing that facilitation of such a mechanism could result in them facing the ire of economic sanctions by the West,......

Wheat prices at record high of Rs 23,547/tonne

A head of its meeting, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) can take some solace from the softening food commodity prices. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters However, the events surrounding the last few......

Covid-19: Remittances from West Asia hit in FY21

The money sent home by Indians from West Asian countries took a beating in 2020-21 due to the pandemic. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters On the other hand, overseas Indians in advanced nations......

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

Bappi Lahiri was more than a musician. He was an emotion. The oomph in his score was as seamless as its soul and melody. He didn't just create fine tunes; he took the listener on a journey.......

Gujarat, Lucknow aim for winning start on IPL debut

IMAGE: Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill bats during a practice session. Photograph: Gujarat Titans/Twitter Armed with hard-hitting all-rounders, new entrants Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants......

Chelsea future uncertain after sanctions against owner Abramovich

UK says Chelsea can keep playing after Abramovich sanction, sale halted IMAGE: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel with owner Roman Abramovich. Fans group, the Chelsea Supporters Trust (CST), urged the......

Women's World Cup: India eye first ICC title

...but Australia favourites to reach 'Magnificent Seven' Photograph: Kind courtesy ICC World Cup/Twitter Mithali Raj will be eager to get her hands on a maiden title in what would be her last......

ICC COVID-19 guidelines for women's WC

It's about players taking responsibility, just be sensible: ICC CEO Photograph: Kind courtesy ICC Women’s World Cup/Twitter Hopeful of a COVID-free women's World Cup but prepared for any......

IPL auction 2022: Top buys on Day 2

The 2nd and final day of the IPL mega auction was just as dramatic if not more than Day 1 with Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians getting in the thick of the action.   IPL 2022 Auction: The SOLD......