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......

Tablet wrapped in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday again took a digital tablet wrapped in a traditional 'bahi-khata' style pouch as she headed for Parliament to present the interim Budget......

Sengol-makers will attend new Parliament inauguration

The ceremonial sceptre 'Sengol' that was given to first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru to symbolise the transfer of power in August 1947 was kept in the Nehru Gallery of the Allahabad Museum and......

What is 'Sengol', a sceptre to be installed in new Parliament

'Sengol', a historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu, which was given by the British to first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to represent the transfer of power and was kept in a museum in Allahabad will......

Sitharaman carries tablet wrapped in 'bahi khata' for 6th year

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday will present her eighth consecutive Budget, which she will deliver from a digital tablet enclosed in a traditional 'bahi-khata' style pouch. IMAGE:......

How well do you know these facts about Union Budget?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 will present a record eighth consecutive budget that is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth and ease the burden on......

Sitharaman again takes tablet in red pouch to present paperless Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday again took a digital tablet wrapped in a traditional 'bahi-khata' style pouch as she headed for Parliament to present the full Budget 2024-25 in a......

Nirmala Sitharman set to make history with 7th consecutive Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to create history when she presents her seventh straight Budget on Tuesday for the fiscal 2024-25, surpassing the record of former prime minister Morarji......

Women's WC: South Africa hold nerves to seal last over win against Pakistan

IMAGE: Shabnim Ismail's stunning final over helped South Africa to register a six-run victory against Pakistan. Photograph: ICC World Cup/Twitter Pacer Shabnim Ismail snared two wickets in a......

Women's WC: England crush SA; to face Australia in final

IMAGE: England's Danielle Wyatt celebrates her century during the ICC Women's World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, on Thursday. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty......

Women's WC: What India need to do to qualify for semis

IMAGE: So far India, the 2017 runners-up haven't fired in the manner they would have like to. Photograph: James Allan/Getty Images Their destiny in their own hands, India will go all out to......

Women's WC: Imperious Lanning leads Australia past SA

IMAGE: Australia captain Meg Lanning celebrates her century against South Africa during the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup match in Wellington on Tuesday. Photograph: ICC Meg Lanning’s 135 not......

Women's WC: South Africa win thriller against New Zealand

IMAGE: South Africa's players celebrate the wicket of Sophie Devine of New Zealand during the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match at Seddon Park in Hamilton, on Thursday. Photograph: Andy......