Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's party won 71 seats and secured a 'super majority' in parliamentary elections, preliminary results suggested on Monday, a victory seen as a strong endorsement of......

Key provisions of CAA may violate Indian Constitution: US report

Key provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) which came into law this year may violate certain provisions of India's Constitution, a report issued by an independent research wing of the......

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

'It's dull because this time the election is spread over such a long period.' IMAGE: A vendor sells flags and umbrellas printed with the symbols of different policital parties at a market in......

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

'Laluji is like my father and I am like his son.' IMAGE: Rajesh Ranjan 'Pappu' Yadav meets the family of Rahul Kumar who was killed by criminals in Patna. All photographs: ANI Photo Rajesh Ranjan......

What if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz...

Oil and LNG prices are likely to shoot up if Iran is to block Strait of Hormuz, through which countries like India import crude oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and UAE, leading to a spike in inflation,......

New govt may kick off pesticide, seed reforms

With farm Acts out of the picture, the government may look at reforming the input side of the agriculture sector — regulations and rules that govern seeds, fertilisers and plant chemicals.......

West Asia tensions stall India's plans to import crude oil from Iran

The latest flashpoint in West Asia has derailed India’s preliminary plans to resume crude oil imports from Iran, officials said. Photograph: Raheb Homavandi/Reuters In January, officials of......

Rajasthan enters fray to attract Tesla India plant

With US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla scouting for a suitable location for its foray in India, Rajasthan has joined the fray with a host of offers to woo the Elon Musk-led company. Other......

Sachin Roots For Girls To Play Football

Photographs: ANI   Sachin Tendulkar called on parents to encourage their daughters to play football and support them in pursuing the sport. Sachin and Dr Anjali Tendulkar were in Ranchi to......

Rahul Or Dhoni? Who Batted Best? Vote!

The Ekana stadium in Lucknow witnessed a thrilling IPL match on Friday, April 19, 2024, night. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's explosive knock propelled the Chennai Super Kings to a competitive 176/6.......

PIX: Buttler ton as Royals pull off biggest IPL chase to beat KKR

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday. Scorecard IMAGE: Jos Buttler celebrates with team-mate Avesh Khan......

CSK Vs KKR: Who Played The Best Knock?

IMAGE: Ruturaj Gaikwad played a captain's knock while Shivam Dube struck a cameo as Chennai remained unbeaten at home. Photographs: BCCI The Chepauk wasn't treated to a run-fest as the batters......