Maha polls: BJP drops 8 MLAs, Cong 5; Shinde Sena retains most

With the nomination deadline for the Maharashtra assembly elections now closed, it emerges that the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress have dropped the maximum number of sitting MLAs among the......

Power stays in families as leaders' kin enter Maha race

While political parties often accuse rivals of dynastic politics, during elections, they do not shy away from fielding relatives of their established leaders -- as the lists of candidates for the......

Maha polls: BJP names Fadnavis, Chavan's daughter among 99 in first list

The Bharatiya Janata Party has retained 71 sitting MLAs in the first list of 99 candidates for the forthcoming Maharashtra assembly polls and also fielded kin of some regional satraps including......

Shinde defends MLA who offered Rs 11L bounty to cut Rahul's tongue

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday supported his embattled MLA Sanjay Gaikwad and asked the Congress to protest against Rahul Gandhi for his comments on reservations. IMAGE:......

Champions Mumbai shocked by Baroda in Ranji Trophy opener

IMAGE: Left-arm spinner Bhargav Bhatt did the damage with the ball for Baroda, picking up 6/55 to finish with 10 wickets in the match.. Photograph: BCCI Left-arm spinner Bhargav Bhatt grabbed six......

Gaekwad has given Indian cricket everything: Gavaskar

IMAGE: During the launch of Aunshuman Gaikwad’s biography, Sunil Gavaskar praised his former teammate. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Friday said......

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

A round-up of all Ranji matches played on Tuesday. IMAGE: Prithvi Shaw struck a career-best 240 on Tuesday. Photograph: PTI Himachal Pradesh pace bowler Vaibhav Arora grabbed his third five-wicket......

Ranji: Panchal's double ton puts Gujarat in drivers' seat

A summary of all the action from day three of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday. IMAGE: Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck a superb 124 to put Tamil Nadu in a strong position against Delhi on......

Vijay Hazare: In-form Iyer slams ton; Mumbai face exit

IMAGE: Venkatesh Iyer put a match-winning, all-round show for Madhya Pradesh in their Vijay Hazare Trophy thriller against Chandigarh on Sunday. Photograph: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images......