Won't use name, picture of Sharad Pawar on banner or poster, Ajit assures SC

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday gave an undertaking to the Supreme Court that the Nationalist Congress Party led by him will not use the name or picture of party founder......

Ajit Pawar group real NCP, can't use anti-defection law: Speaker

Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Thursday held that the Nationalist Congress Party faction led by deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was the real NCP, and the anti-defection provisions......

Panel led by Maha Speaker Narwekar to review anti-defection law: LS Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Sunday that a committee headed by Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar would be formed to review the country's anti-defection law. IMAGE: Maharashtra......

Rs 10,000 cr every 15 years: Cost of one nation one election

The Election Commission would require an estimated Rs 10,000 crore every 15 years to procure new Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) if simultaneous polls are held for Lok Sabha and assemblies,......

After 2 years, commercial vehicle sales growth to slow

New regulatory rules, softer freight rates and a liquidity crunch at non-bank lenders are among the reasons. Growth in sales volume of medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCVs) is not expected......

When the Finance Bill goes beyond Budget making

The amendment of around 40 central statutes makes the Finance Bill, 2017 unique The passage of the Finance Bill, 2017, by the Lok Sabha on March 22 has rekindled the widespread debate over using a......

World Championships: Israeli swimmer booed by crowd

IMAGE: David Warner, who will open for Australia in Wednesday's Twenty20 series opener against New Zealand at Wellington Stadium and the two matches that follow at Eden Park, said he would not let......

Shorts: NBA announces format for 2020-21 season

IMAGE: Security personnel stand in front of a billboard with an image of Los Angeles Lakers basketball players (Image used for representational purposes).Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters NBA on......

Sports Shorts: Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday. IMAGE: The last time Leander Paes, 46, was placed outside the top-100 was in October 2000 when he was ranked 118.......

How the 12 IPL finals played out

Rajneesh Gupta brings you the drama and the magic behind all the 12 IPL finals so far. IMAGE: Mumbai Indians players with the trophy after winning the final of IPL 2019. Photograph: BCCI Mumbai......

Football Extras: Copa Libertadores final postponed again

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: River Plate's fans clash with riot police after the match betweeb River Plate and Boca Juniors was postponed in Buenos Aires in......