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After reminding Cong of the 'word', Shivakumar to visit Delhi

In the midst of an intense power tussle with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy D K Shivakumar on Friday said he 'does not want anything and is not in a hurry'. IMAGE: Karnataka......

57 Maharashtra local poll results depend on quota verdict: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the final results of elections in Maharashtra for 57 local bodies, where 50 percent ceiling on quota has been breached, will depend on its judgement in......

Nitish Kumar gives up home portfolio after 20 years

The home portfolio of Bihar, which Chief Minister Nitish Kumar kept with himself all through his nearly 20-year-long tenure, has been given to his deputy, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Samrat......

Maha local body poll results depend on final quota verdict: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Maharashtra government and its state election commission to conduct local body elections at the earliest making it clear that poll results of bodies where 50......

Caste blocs enter Karnataka power tussle; Cong on alert

In a fresh twist to the ongoing power struggle in Karnataka, caste groups backing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar on Thursday threw their weight behind them, with one......

Worst may be over for Asian Paints, but prospects still far from bright

Asian Paints reported a good performance for the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), with some help from base effects, despite strong competition and extended monsoon. Photograph:......

EAC-PM chair calls for raising investment rate

India needs to increase the investment rate to 34-35 per cent from 31-32 per cent currently to achieve a growth rate of 7 per cent and above, said S Mahendra Dev, chairman, economic advisory......

Passenger vehicle dispatches up 4% in SepL Siam

Passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 4 per cent year-on-year in September to 372,458 units, industry body SIAM said on Wednesday. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The......

Pink-Ball Test: Australia take lead over fumbling England

Images from Day 2 of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba, Brisbane, on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Josh Inglis is bowled by Ben Stokes during Day 2 of the second Test......

Gill retires hurt after facing just three deliveries

SCORECARD IMAGE: Shubman Gill holds his neck and grimaces after playing a sweep-shot on Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI......

How dominant Proteas drove India on the back foot

In India's first innings, only Yashasvi Jaiswal (58 off 97 balls) and Washington Sundar (48 off 92 balls) could contribute substantially as the home team suffered a batting collapse after starting......

Jemimah falls cheaply as Renegades down Brisbane Heat

'I was not sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border after the semifinals.' IMAGE: Jemimah Rodrigues scored just 6 runs against Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League on......

PIX: Bumrah takes 5, India in control on Day 1

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and South Africa, in Kolkata, on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates taking a five-wicket haul after dismissing Keshav......