Gorakhpur civic body changes wards with Muslim names; Cong, SP flay move

A draft delimitation order issued by the Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation has changed "Muslim-sounding names" of around a dozen wards, prompting a sharp reaction from leaders of the Samajwadi Party......

After J-K bifurcation, Darjeeling parties seek UT status

The statehood issue and implementation of the sixth schedule of the Constitution have been the major demands in the hills since the beginning of the protracted Gorkhaland movement in 1986. The......

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

  Two armymen, who sacrificed their lives during anti-terror operations, were among five security force personnel selected for the prestigious Kirti Chakra, the second highest gallantry......

'The hills are smiling': TMC sweeps civic polls in Bengal

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday swept the municipal polls in Bengal, capturing four of seven civic bodies and breaking the 10-year-old hold of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha in the hills. The TMC......

'I thought I wouldn't win Dance India Dance Li'l Masters!'

11-year-old Teriya Magar who hails from Nepal, won the Dance India Dance L'il Masters Season 3. Teriya Magar, 11, defeated her closest contenders Hardik Ruparel, Anushka Chetri and Sadhwin Shetty......

Struggling Shafali Verma dropped for Australia ODIs

IMAGE: Shafali Verma managed just 108 runs in six matches this year with 33 being the highest. Photograph: BCCI Top-order batter Shafali Verma was on Tuesday dropped from India's 16-member women's......

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

IMAGE: India's batting star Smriti Mandhana was among the 14 players retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for WPL 2025. Photograph: BCCI Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Shafali Verma, Meg......

Harmanpreet retains India captaincy despite WC debacle

IMAGE: India crashed out of the T20 World Cup after losing to Australia in their final league match. Photograph: BCCI Harmanpreet Kaur was on Thursday retained as India captain for the three......

Can India bounce back? Crucial clash vs Pak in Women's T20 WC

IMAGE: India's run-rate currently stands at a poor -2.99 and it makes big victories mandatory for them in the remaining three matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia. Photograph: BCCI......

India chase elusive title, kick off campaign against Kiwis

  IMAGE: Opener Smriti Mandhana will be one of the key factors to India's success at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI Women/X A stellar effort by senior stars would be mandatory......