NC, Congress seal alliance pact for J-K polls

In a significant political development, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah announced on Thursday that an alliance with the Congress was finalised for all 90 assembly seats in Jammu and......

Ram Madhav returns, made BJP's J-K poll in-charge with Reddy

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionary and former Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Ram Madhav on Tuesday made a return to active politics as the party appointed him in-charge for the......

Oppn protests 'discriminatory' Budget; 'Viksit Bharat' dream, says BJP

The Opposition on Wednesday claimed the Union Budget was "discriminatory" against non-NDA-ruled states and accused the prime minister of running a "shaky and vulnerable" coalition government. The......

Govt forms cabinet committees on security, economic affairs; includes allies

The Modi government on Wednesday constituted various cabinet committees, including the country's highest decision making bodies on security, economic and political affairs. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

Mining majors give a miss to country's maiden critical minerals auction

The maiden, critical mineral auction in India has failed to enthuse the mining industry, with the first tranche achieving less than a 50 per cent success rate and the auction of several mines was......

Maiki South Mining wins India's first lithium block in auction

Maiki South Mining Pvt Ltd has bagged the country's first lithium block in Chhattisgarh that was put up for sale, the government said on Monday. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian/Reuters Meanwhile,......

India a $4 trillion economy? No official word yet

Billionaire Gautam Adani to two Union Ministers and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis among others on Sunday hailed India crossing $4 trillion mark though there was no official......

Tourism promotion goes into mission and challenge mode

At least 50 travel destinations would be developed as a "complete package" and states will be encouraged to set up a 'unity mall' for the sale of their products, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

Ranbir-Alia Party, Animal-Style!

IMAGE: When Bobby Deol speaks, everyone listens!Left to right: Rashmika Mandanna, Pranay Reddy Vanga, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, Siddhant Karnick, Babloo Prithiveeraj and Ranbir Kapoor at Animal's......

OTT This Week: Starring Vijay, Chiranjeevi, Mammootty

South Indian cinema's biggest superstars rock the show on OTT. Sukanya Verma gives us some recommendations for the week.   VarisuWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: Tamil (with......

Duleep Trophy showdown: Battle for Test spots heats up

IMAGE: No knockout games are scheduled for the season opening event and the team with maximum points will lift the trophy. Photograph: BCCI The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Riyan......

Duleep Trophy: Sanju Samson to replace injured Kishan

IMAGE: Sanju Samson will take Kishan's place in the India D team, which will be captained by Shreyas Iyer. Photograph: BCCI Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was ruled out of the first round of the......

Duleep Trophy: Will Pant pass rigours of red-ball cricket?

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant's outings in the shorter versions were satisfying, but this four-day tournament offers him a unique challenge -- batting and ‘keeping for an undefined number of overs.......

Siraj out of Duleep Trophy with illness; Jadeja released

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj is suffering from an illness and is not expected to be fit in time for the opening Duleep Trophy match, said BCCI. Photograph: BCCI India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was ruled......

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Big stars Kohli, Rohit exempted as Gill, Pant, Rahul, Jadeja set to play Duleep Trophy IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill will feature in Duleep Trophy. Photograph: BCCI/X......