BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

Could the Samajwadi Party have done better in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections if the ring was not so crowded? IMAGE: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav with Bahujan Samaj Party supremo......

BJP wins all 8 seats in Lakhimpur Kheri

Notwithstanding the political heat generated over the Tikunia violence which had left four farmers among eight people dead ahead of assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party made a clean sweep by......

High-mast tricolours to be installed at 75 places in Delhi before R-Day

Delhi's public works department will set up 35 metre-high national flags at 75 locations across the city by January 26, officials said on Wednesday. Image used for representational purpose only.......

24 new ministers take oath in Gujarat, team Rupani out

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday inducted 24 members, including 21 who debuted as ministers, into the four-day-old Bhupendra Patel-led ministry, discarding all ministers in the previous Vijay......

'Today, even the RBI is under political pressure'

'There is no difference between the earlier government and the present government.''They are all following the economic policy based on the Chicago School of thought.''This school of thought says......

'Never suggested overnight banning of high value notes'

'There has to be an 18-month transition.''But if the government had some prior knowledge that the high value notes were being used for an imminent terrorist activity in the country, then we have to......

Sensex ends 88 points lower; Tata Group shares weigh

Tata Group shares were among the top losers while Adani Ports emerged as the top gainer Benchmark share indices ended lower on Tuesday with Tata Group leading the decline after the sudden exit of......

Who should the next RBI Governor be? Vote now!

Raghuram Rajan will leave the RBI on September 3.But India still does not know who will succeed him as the RBI governor.Will Arundhati Bhattacharya be the RBI's first woman governor?Or will Urjit......

Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo passes away

Veteran actor Dr Shriram Lagoo, a stalwart in Marathi theatre and cinema and a prolific character artiste in numerous Bollywood movies, passed away on Tuesday evening. He was 92. Dr Lagoo died of......

10 Kashmir Stories

The Modi government has drawn a new political roadmap for Kashmir today. Even as reactions pour in from Kashmir and the nation, one cannot forget how the beautiful valley has inspired many,......

10 Kashmir Stories

Dia Mirza plays a Pakistani woman imprisoned in Kashmir in her Web Series, Kaafir. The story is based in a beautiful state, and is a sensitive tale about justice. Bollywood has told quite a few......

'Everyday was a nightmare on the sets of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'

'Nobody laughed during the shooting. There were fights, swearing and what not. Tempers were high but the unit and the actors stayed on and, finally, the film was made.' 'But it was like riding a......

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

  The Tokyo Paralympics gets underway with the ceremony in Tokyo on Tuesday, August 24. Flag bearer Tek Chand will lead the Indian contingent -- India will be represented by 54 para athletes,......

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

It is learnt that the CoA has offered support to Dravid's cause IMAGE: It is expected that Dravid will be asked to resign from his post in order to come clear. Photograph: ICC/Twitter Former......

KKR will look to remain in the hunt for play-offs

IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir. Photograph: BCCI Smarting from successive defeats, an under-pressure Kolkata Knight Riders will look to regain their momentum and remain in the hunt for the knockout......

Resurgent Kings XI Punjab take on RCB

RCB under Virat Kohli will be only playing for pride  IMAGE: Preity Zinta owner of Kings XI Punjab hugs Glenn Maxwell. Photograph: BCCI With an aim to stay relevant till the business......

Will RCB keep their IPL hopes alive?

Struggling RCB face inconsistent Supergiant in must-win game IMAGE: RCB has lost six out of their nine games and are second-last on the points table. Photograph: BCCI Royal Challengers Bangalore......