Biden's big move ahead of Trump's inauguration

United States President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons for General Mark Milley, Dr Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6,......

Gen Naravane takes charge as chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee

General Manoj Mukund Naravane, chief of the army staff, has assumed charge as chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee that comprises the three service chiefs, people familiar with the development......

Trump names Indian-American close aide Kash Patel as FBI chief

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated close confidante Kash Patel for the powerful position of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, making him the highest ranking Indian......

Ensure separate toilets for transgenders, disabled, orders SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said availability of public toilets is an important duty of the state governments and Union territories and steps need to be taken to ensure that such facilities are......

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations IMAGE: IOA chief PT Usha. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff.com Archives The sports ministry is considering the introduction of a graded system......

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

'He was never BCCI's first choice.' IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir with Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep. Photograph: BCCI As Indian cricket deals with the fading form of its two stalwarts in......

BCB seeks army's assurance for Women's T20 WC in Bangladesh

IMAGE: People light candles as they take part in a candlelight prayer for peace and harmony in Bangladesh amid the turmoil, outside Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, August 7, 2024. Photograph:......

WFI demands action against Vinesh's support staff

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the government had provided a financial assistance of Rs 70 lakh to Vinesh Phogat in the build-up to the Games for training......

Ex-India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra named national selector

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ajay Ratra/Instagram The Board of Control for Cricket in India appointed former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra as a selector of the men's cricket team on Tuesday. He......