Lok Sabha may see election for Speaker's post for 1st time since Independence

Since Independence, Lok Sabha Speakers have been chosen by consensus. Photograph: Sansad TV If the opposition forces an election to the post of Speaker of the Lok Sabha next week, it would be the......

3 associated with Assam's 'Miya Museum' held for terror links

Three persons, including the president and general secretary of the Assam Miya Parishad, have been detained for their alleged association with terror outfits, police said on Wednesday. Photograph:......

Parties prefer turncoats over old-timers in Bengal

The ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party in Bengal might be pulling out all the stops to go for each other's jugular in the assembly polls, but......

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Three Indian engineers held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since May 2018 have been freed by the terrorist group in exchange for 11 of its top members from Afghan jails, according to media reports......

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

IMAGE: India opened their 2023 World Cup campaign on a winning note. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Rohit Sharma-led India opened their 2023 World Cup campaign with a win over Australia at the MA......

ODI Rankings: Kohli static at No 2, Bumrah retains No 5

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI India skipper Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma held on to their second and third positions respectively in the batting chart,......

Don't rule Bangladesh out!

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the Bangladesh team from World Cups.   Result Summary IMAGE: The Bangladesh team celebrate the fall of a wicket. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty......

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Australia and Ireland submit provisional squad for the tournament Down Under, but do not release names. The UAE's Khurram Khan, at 43, will be the oldest player (born 21 June 1971) while Yodhin......

Bangladesh's Taijul grabs hat-trick on debut in Zimbabwe rout

Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam became the first cricketer to claim a hat-trick on his debut in a One-day International as he set up a five-wicket victory for Bangladesh over Zimbabwe on Monday. The......