26 assembly bypolls in 13 states to be held along with LS poll

By-elections to 26 assembly seats across 13 states, including six constituencies in Himachal Pradesh where Congress MLAs were disqualified for rebellion, will be held along with the Lok Sabha......

NHRC orders Manipur govt to pay Rs 10 lakh to kin of killed in 4 weeks

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday said it has asked Manipur government to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation each within four weeks to the next of kin of all the people who died in......

ELECTION RESULTS: How did the heavyweights fare

As results pour in for the four states -- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam -- and one Union Territory -- Puducherry – here's a glimpse at the leaders who won or lost their seats.......

Tension in Bengal's Basirhat after cops lob teargas to control mob

  Fresh tension was reported in West Bengal’s Basirhat area on Thursday forcing the police to lob tear gas shells and resort to baton charge even as the state government decided to ban......

Budget: Nirmalaji's Chance To Revisit Fiscal Math

Whether she will pare the fiscal deficit target of 5.1 per cent of GDP, using the record dividend received from the RBI, or expand flagship government programmes will be keenly watched. IMAGE:......

'Growth Rate May Come Down To 3-4%'

'The government should act proactively to instil confidence in private investors, and also boost the purchasing power of people directly or indirectly by ensuring minimum wages.' Illustration:......

Why India's Growth Rate Has Suffered

'80% of the rural and urban population don't have enough purchasing power.' IMAGE: A crowded railway station in Mumbai. Kindly note the image has only been posted for representational purposes.......

Economy: '4 to 5 years for normalcy to return'

'The government has failed to understand the seriousness of the situation, and that's why they are underestimating the problem.' 'They think some tinkering here and there will fix the economy......

National Games: Swimmers Advait, Sajan make splash

  IMAGE: Shuttlers Ashwini Ponnappa and K Sai Prateek made a perfect start to their journey as a mixed doubles pair, winning 21-16, 21-13 victory over Rohan Kapoor and Kanika Kanwal (Delhi) to......

Former India midfielder Sengupta passes away

IMAGE: Surajit Sengupta was part of the golden era in East Bengal when they won six successive Calcutta Football League titles (1970-1976) and the IFA Shield six times and the Durand Cup thrice.......

COVID-19 hits Ranji Trophy preparations

Blow for Bengal's Ranji preparation as 7 members test COVID positive IMAGE: Bengal Ranji players during training session (Picture used for representational purpose only). Photograph:......

BRAVO ! BRAVO! Simply amazing Team India

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team... IMAGE: The Indian team take a lap of honour......

Goa Swimming coach, accused of rape, arrested

Swimming coach Surajit Ganguly, accused of raping a 15-year-old girl who was training with him, was arrested in New Delhi on Friday, a senior police official in Panaji informed on Friday.......