Next-gen politicians battle it out for Samastipur

“Pranam Chacha, apan beti ko vote dena (greetings uncle, please vote for your daughter),” said 25-year-old Delhi School of Economics (DSE) graduate Shambhavi Choudhary, who was trying......

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

The RJD polled the highest vote share in Bihar, but it was not reflected in the number of seats it won. IMAGE: Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav at an election meeting in Patna, May 27, 2024.......

HC reserves verdict in plea against Gyanvapi case

The Allahabad high court reserved its judgment on Friday in a petition challenging the maintainability of a suit seeking 'restoration' of a temple at the site of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.......

'Caste Survey Will Generate A New Debate'

'This is going to generate a new debate on reservation because the quota for Economically Weaker Sections is 10%, and that is for nearly 16% of the population.''For 16% you are giving 10%. This is......

Pratip Chaudhuri takes charge as SBI chief

Ending the uncertainty over senior appointments at State Bank of India, Pratip Chaudhuri on Thursday took over the chairmanship of the country's largest lender.Chaudhuri succeeds managing director......

Foreign operations set to get a leg up at SBI

State Bank of India may have a managing director for its international operations. SBI now has four MDs, compared to two earlier.One of the MDs, R Sridharan, is focusing on associates and......

You need Rs 1 crore to open a/c at this SBI branch

After wooing the urban poor here with its 'One Rupee Bank' account, State Bank of India is now aggressively targeting the crorepatis. The government lender has inaugurated first-of-its-kind branch......

Defamation plea not maintainable: Dhoni tells court

IMAGE: Dhoni's counsel appeared before the court and submitted that the plaint against him was not maintainable and he has just filed a case against the couple in a Ranchi court. Photograph:......

Jitendra Kumar, Diwakar Prasad among 19 probables for WSB

Olympians Jitendra Kumar and Diwakar Prasad are among the 19 pugilists who have been short-listed to represent the Mumbai franchisee in the World Series of Boxing. Owners of the franchisee,......

Medal-winning Diwakar fights emotional barriers

He had lost the motivation to compete and the death of his father last year had nearly convinced Diwakar Prasad to give up boxing. It was only after much persuasion and counselling from......

Diwakar to lead India at Jr hockey World Cup

Drag-flicker Diwakar Ram will lead an 18-member Indian squad inthe FIH men's junior World Cup, to be jointly hosted by Singapore and Malaysia, from June 7 to 21. India isdrawn in Pool D with......

Diwakar Ram to lead U-21 hockey team vs Pakistan

Drag-flicker Diwakar Ram will lead theIndian under-21 hockey team against Pakistan in a five-match away Test series from November 11 to 21. The 20-member squadincludes promising juniors in Innocent......