Row heats up over non-Hindu entry into Badrinath, Kedarnath shrines

This decision is not against anyone, but is to protect centuries-old faith, discipline, and purity. Anyone who has faith in Sanatan Dharma is welcome at Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham, says the......

What's in your home? Govt lists 33 questions for Census Phase 1

The government on Thursday notified 33 questions that will be put to citizens during the first phase of the Census -- houselisting and housing enumeration -- starting April 1. Image used only for......

Govt rejigs Cabinet Committees; Smriti finds place in crucial panel on political affairs

The government has reconstituted the powerful cabinet committees under which Union ministers Smriti Irani, Bhupender Yadav and Sarbananda Sonowal have been made part of the all-important Cabinet......

Census 2027 announced: Dates, phases, and key details

Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases, the first between April and September 2026 and the second in February 2027, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image......

Will Kolkata fiasco dent India's Olympic hosting chances?

IMAGE: Angry fans vandalise the Salt Lake Stadium, alleging poor management during Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, in Kolkata on Saturday. Photograph: ANI Photo The......

Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games moved out of India

'I have requested the adviser for Information and Broadcasting to ensure that the broadcast of the IPL in Bangladesh is also suspended.' IMAGE: Bangladesh government advisor Asif Nazrul said he......

How Manhas emerged as frontrunner for BCCI top job

IMAGE: Mithun Manhas never made it to the India team, but played 157 first-class matches amassing 9714 runs averaging over 45 with 27 hundreds.. Photograph: BCCI Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas......

When Gambhir Checked Out The Dubai Pitch

Matthew Sandery, head curator at the Dubai international stadium, was spotted near Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak, but did not ask them to keep away.Incidentally, the BCCI, being the hosts, can......

'Curbs on sporting engagements standard safeguard'

"The provision empowering the government to stop international participation is a standard safeguard seen in sports laws globally, intended for use in extraordinary circumstances."  IMAGE: Union......