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......

Smriti, Richa star as India clinch T20 series vs Windies

IMAGE: India's Richa Gosh in action during her world record fifty against West Indies. Photograph: BCCI Richa Ghosh smashed a record-equalling fastest fifty while Smriti Mandhana made a graceful......

1st T20I: India continue unbeaten streak against WI

IMAGE: India's Saima Thakor celebrates a wicket during the 1st T20I against the West Indies in Pune on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI/X India Women extended their unbeaten run against the West Indies......

Harman's message to Shafali: 'Get back into your zone'

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her confidence in Shafali Verma's ability to regain her form. Photograph: BCCI Shafali Verma, dropped from the India ODI squad, has the full backing of skipper......

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......