4 killed, 80 hurt in Ladakh statehood protests; Wangchuk calls off fast

The statehood for Ladakh movement descended into violence, arson and street clashes here on Wednesday, leaving four people dead and at least 80 injured, including 40 police personnel, officials......

'Potential Threats To India's Security From Saudi-Pak Pact Are Serious, But Manageable'

'Saudi-Pak defence pact is to anchor the defence and security of Saudi Arabia and not Pakistan, per se, with Islamabad being the junior partner.' IMAGE: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman......

Bar Council gives clean chit to Kathua lawyers, SC says fair trial a concern

The apex court, after perusing the report, said it would not 'digress' from the main issue of ensuring a fair trial, not only for the accused but also for the victim's family. In a stern warning,......

Is AIADMK Feeling Uncomfortable With BJP's Politics?

While acknowledging that they needed strong allies for a chance in the assembly polls, AIADMK cadres seemingly prefer actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to the BJP, owing to the......

One nation, one tax: 5 things you should know

GST is levied on every transaction in the supply of goods and services, barring certain exempted items The government is all set to roll out the goods and services tax (GST) at the stroke of the......

GST rollout on July 1; deadline for filing tax returns extended by 2 months

India will turn into one market at the stroke of mid-night between June 30 and July 1, with the rollout of the unified GST along with liberal tax filings rules for first two months to tide over any......

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources. IMAGE: A glimpse of the Chinese city of Hangzhou, the venue for the......

It's time BCCI is brought under RTI ambit: Bedi

Bishan Singh Bedi. Photograph: PTI Hurt by Supreme Court's intervention in deciding the fate of BCCI president-in-exile N Srinivasan, former India captain Bishen Singh Bedi said it is time the......

India's Rio Olympics-bound sportspersons dope-free: NADA

IMAGE: Participants at the World Anti-Doping Agency Symposium for Anti-Doping Organizations in Lausanne, March 24, 2015. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters National Anti-Doping Agency Director......

SC wraps up hearing on passing directions for reforms in BCCI

IMAGE: Chairman of the Supreme Court-appointed committee for reforms in Indian cricket Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha is flanked by Justice Ashok Bhan (left) and Justice R V Raveendran at a press......