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Yunus announces general elections in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday announced that the next general election will be held in February, as thousands of people joined a rally in Dhaka to mark the first anniversary of......

Modi Updates Stalin's Election Strategy

'Stalin's intention is plain and simple.''The DMK wants to convert what is an 'incumbency-centred' election for the party-led alliance into one more 'Modi/BJP election' after Stalin's successive......

INDIA bloc on life support, risks being wheeled into 'ICU': Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the opposition INDIA bloc is currently "on life support" and risks being wheeled into the "ICU" due to......

Blame game erupts in Mahagathbandhan after Bihar poll rout

A blame-game is on in Bihar's Opposition camp, Mahagathbandhan, which faced a humiliating defeat in the recently held assembly polls that saw the ruling National Democratic Alliance retain power by......

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

'Nitish Kumar previously held tight control over key ministries, but this concession (giving the home portfolio to the BJP) reflects either his weakened political position or a pragmatic......

Price reset, demand pulse drove cement's strong Q2

India’s top cement producers delivered a solid July-September quarter (Q2) in 2025-26 (FY26), lifted by firmer prices, higher sales volumes, and a favourable base. Image used for representation......

Why steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is leaving UK

Indian-origin steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal, until now based in Britain and a regular on the country's richest billionaires tally, has decided to quit the UK as the Labour Party-led government's......

Sugar industry relieved as Centre allows 1.5 mt import

Amid the political push and pull, the Centre's decision to allow sugar exports and remove the 50 per cent duty on molasses exports has rekindled hope in the industry that more relief may follow.......

Nirmalaji, Streamline GST Assessment Machinery!

'It must become faceless, just as the entire direct tax assessment system has already become fully online, without any human intervention in the normal course,' recommends A K Bhattacharya.......

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......

'Pakistan can beat India if General Munir...': Imran Khan

IMAGE: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's sarcastic comments came after Pakistan suffered two heavy defeats against India in the ongoing Asia Cup in the UAE. Photograph: ANI Photo Taking a jibe at......

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Former Delhi captain succeeds Roger Binny, who resigned last month after turning 70. IMAGE: Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas scored 9714 runs, including 27 centuries, in 157 First Class matches,......

AIFF implements SC order banning dual posts

According to Article 25.3 (c) and (d), an office-bearer in the executive committee of the AIFF cannot hold a position as an office-bearer in a member/state association. IMAGE: Out of the 16......

World's Richest Football Club Eyes Stake Sale!

At $6.75 billion, Real Madrid has the highest value in global football. IMAGE: Real Madrid are the only club in world football to have recorded revenues of more than 1 billion euros ($1.2......

Nikhat leads gold rush, Jaismine stuns Oly star amid BFI rift

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen strikes gold on her comeback. Photograph: BFI/X Indian women boxers, led by star pugilist Nikhat Zareen, lived up to their top billings to claim seven gold medals, while......