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:......

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......

Campaigning ends in Bengal before scheduled time

In a first in the country, campaigning for nine Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal going to polls in the last phase came to an end at 10 pm on Thursday, 20 hours before the scheduled time, as per......

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,......

Miami Heat destroy Nets

Eddie Jones registered 18 points as the Miami Heat overcame a sluggish start to defeat the New Jersey Nets 90-65 on Saturday.It was the Heat's eighth consecutive victory and their 12th straight win......

Rahim rushed to hospital after injuring shoulder

Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim was rushed to a hospital in Dhaka after injuring his shoulder while fielding during their match against India in the Asia Cup on Wednesday. "He has gone for a......

Pacers win eighth straight

Ron Artest and Jermaine O'Neal continued to sparkle as the Indiana Pacers thumped the Philadelphia 76ers 90-77 for their eighth straight win on Friday. O'Neal notched 21 points and Artest 20, with......