Behind the BJP's star show in Chhattisgarh: Almost 14% surge in votes

A string of populist promises, including extension of the free ration scheme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Mahadev betting app issue and the Hindutva card are among key factors......

Baghel's deputy loses by 94 votes, 8 other ministers bite dust

Nine out of 13 ministers in the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government in Chhattisgarh have suffered defeat in the state assembly polls. IMAGE: T S Singh Deo. Photograph: ANI Photo They include......

BJP wrests back Chhattisgarh tribal areas from Cong

The two tribal dominated divisions of Surguja and Bastar having 26 assembly seats that contributed hugely to the Congress' landslide victory in Chhattisgarh in 2018 have swung to the Bharatiya......

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

The Congress has pinned its hopes on many of the old-timers and also included some new faces in its first list of candidates announced for the upcoming Chhattisgarh assembly polls, with Chief......

Axis MF sacks 2nd fund manager in two days, no reason given

On May 6, the fund house had issued a statement where it had stated that it had launched a suo motu investigation two months ago to probe potential irregularities. Axis Asset Management Company......

What makes India a hotspot for global oil firms

Experts say local demand, government policies in retail and refining sector are attracting foreign players. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters With Saudi Aramco planning to pick 20 per cent stake......

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

IMAGE: A bank ATM in Mumbai, November 14, 2016. Photograph: Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com   Recalibrating ATMs to take more than a week, reports Abhijit Lele Bankers said work on recalibration......

Why cos will not declare unaudited results

Ripples of Indias largest corporate scam along with poor quarterly performance have made more than half of the actively traded companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opt not to disclose their......

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport Two sports disciplines including esports, which is becoming a rage among youngsters across the globe, will make their debut......

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami celebrates taking a wicket for the Punjab Kings during IPL 2021. Photograph: BCCI The top Indian players, including Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin and......

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

IMAGE: Shooter Manu Bhaker has not been included in the World Cup team for Cairo. Photograph: Manu Bhaker/Instagram The Indian shooting team for the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Cairo was picked......

Punjab Kings have task cut out against RCB

IMAGE: Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul with Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Punjab Kings will have to play out of their skins to get their stuttering......

NRAI announces Indian shooting team for Tokyo Olympics

IMAGE: Reigning World No 1 in women's 10m air rifle Elavenil Valarivan is the only athlete to have been picked in the team, who had not won, one of the 15-quotas won by the national team.......