West Indies is likely to send a second-string side to the World T20 as the top players failed to reach an agreement in their contract impasse with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
The Group of Minister, set up to look into the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, is all set to recommend special status to both the states under Article 371-D of the Constitution and examining a proposal to include two districts of Rayalseema in Telangana.
Many factors have been identified as key drivers of the inequality between rural and urban areas in China and India.
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The creation of the High Level Political Forum was one of the key decisions of the Rio+20 Conference.
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.
'This country belongs to each of us and to all of us -- every group and every community, every region and every identity.'
Perhaps, more daughters will feel more loved if the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme were to be replaced, says Geetanjali Krishna.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.
J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed hinted that his daughter Mehbooba Mufti may step in his shoes as chief minister of the state.
A little over 80 per cent of the orders placed on domestic stock markets are generated by algorithms. Samie Modak reports on the whats and whys of algos.
The United Kingdom, France and Nepal have supported India's candidature as a permanent member of a reformed United Nations Security Council as member nations expressed frustration at the lack of progress on long-pending reforms in the powerful UN body.
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan, on Monday, disclosed that the Pakistan Cricket Board had incurred losses amounting to $ 200 million because of the Indian team not playing bilateral cricket series in Pakistan.
Earlier, China had extended the "technical hold" on India's move to get Azhar designated as a terrorist by the UN.
Sources said while the Janata Dal-Secular will have nine new ministers, the Congress will have nearly 12 of its legislators inducted into the cabinet. Lone Bahujan Samaj Party MLA N Mahesh will also be a part of the cabinet expansion and will be given a key portfolio.
The members approved the recommendation of the BCCI's affiliation committee to grant full member status to Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh, which will be part of Central Zone for all BCCI tournaments.
'This minority government will be for only 15 days.' 'By that time, its motion of confidence will be defeated, and it will have to resign.' 'Therefore, the swearing-in is a waste of money, energy and time.'
Mumbai is expected to see the fastest rise in UHNWIs followed by Delhi.
The prime minister said a stable global economic and financial system is imperative for growth as it promotes inclusive and sustainable growth.
Speaking at the Delhi Economic Conclave in New Delhi, Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said the central bank will come out with a discussion paper next week with regard to distressed borrowers and rising non-performing assets.
It had entered the segment by pumping in over $290 million.
Compared to a 64 per cent penetration in Brazil (130 million users total) and 53 per cent in China (total 733 million users), India has barely 28 per cent penetration. Of the digital reach, almost 80 per cent are from affluent segments in urban areas. How can this change?
The sector has become a serial capital issuer.
'Modi, with his sharply honed political savvy and undoubted grasp of international affairs, is a past master at taking the measure of world leaders.' 'He would be the last person to think of the unpredictable and not too well-regarded Trump as the mediator,' says B S Raghavan.
With climate change impacts worsening and affecting the poor and most vulnerable, governments urgently need to scale up adaptation
Anant National University in Ahmedabad aims to design a new future for India.
Here's how she is linked to the most talked about Oscars speech of the year.
Those looking to take advantage of current market conditions should buy only after conducting due-diligence.
Modi highlighted the importance of assimilating technology with governance to ensure equitable growth and prosperity for all.
The recommendation, if implemented, is likely to face opposition from the government's key support base among Hindu traders and businesspersons.
Modi said he was glad that his trip "is one to wipe tears from the eyes of those who suffered".
India sought global support for bringing down the cost of renewable power.
Bisexuals make better lovers, fathers and partners, a new study has revealed.
Four Italian marines, who were witnesses to the killing of two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast allegedly by two of their colleagues, will not be sent to India for deposing as witnesses, Defence Minister Mario Mauro has said.
Cairn Energy of UK is seeking compensation from the Government of India.
She also voiced hope that the Centre will initiate an inclusive engagement through an institutionalised mechanism to address the Kashmir issue and the separatists will respond positively to it.
The brokerage said it has high hopes for recovery and reforms following the general elections.
'Both reflect prejudice and short-sightedness peculiar to Mr Modi's way of thinking.'
In a phased and planned manner the countries will go for Free Trade Areas, a Customs Union, a Common Market, and a Common Economic and Monetary Union.
Raja Rajeswari has been sworn-in as a criminal court judge in New York by Mayor Bill de Blasio, becoming the first India-born woman to be appointed a judge in the New York City.
Nilekani said that in India which has the total population of over one billion, only 50 million people had passports which was mere five per cent of total population, around 30 million people paid taxes and over 150 million people had driver licence.
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