NIA charges 17 ISIS men over radicalising youth, making IEDs

The National Investigation Agency on Monday chargesheeted 17 hardcore agents of the proscribed global terrorist organisation Islamic State of Iraq and Syria for being part of a conspiracy involving......

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral......

From 53 in first polls, number of parties at over 2500

Fifty-three political parties had contested the first Lok Sabha polls in 1951. The number of political parties today stands at over 2,500. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph:......

Why BJP Should Abolish Governorship

Creating a positive reform that does away with an official who constitutes a flawed aspect of Indian democracy will allow the BJP to rightfully claim this as one of its positive legacies, suggests......

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

'The more educated a young person is, the higher the chances of him or her remaining unemployed.' IMAGE: Government job-seeking candidates stage a protest demanding immediate recruitment at......

100-day plan: Govt platform for exporters to boost trade

The commerce department has reaffirmed its plans to launch the ‘Trade Connect’ e-platform to help exporters connect with stakeholders of international trade, as a part of the new......

Car dealers seek Siam's help amid inventory woes

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) has raised concerns over the rising inventory levels of four-wheelers at dealerships which have now reached a 60-day stockpile or around......

Gold Loans On RBI, Finance Ministry Radar

Loan against gold as a product is catching on fast.Let's keep the momentum going, but aim for sustainable growth.A few bad apples should not ruin the brunch, argues Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Kindly......

'IOC should probe claims of abuse by Indian wrestlers'

IMAGE: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia and his wife Sangeeta during their protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, at Jantar Mantar in New......

Paris Olympics: AFI chief bets on podium finish for Sable

IMAGE: Last month, Avinash Sable broke his own 3000m steeplechase national record while finishing sixth at the prestigious Paris Diamond League meet, clocking 8 minute and 9.91 seconds.......

Khatua's Olympic omission shrouded in secrecy

IMAGE: Twenty nine year old Abha holds the national record and she earned her place in the Paris Games through the world rankings quota. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Abha Khatua / X Shot putter Abha......

Axed India coach Stimac blasts 'unethical' AIFF

Pointing out the "several acts of contract breach" by AIFF in the past, Stimac charged the Indian federation's chief, Kalyan Chaubey, with "changing my public statement given to AIFF media".  ......

India announce shotgun squad for Paris Olympics

IMAGE: Trap shooter Prithviraj Tondaiman is the senior most in the team. Photograph: X Senior trap shooter Prithviraj Tondaiman will spearhead the Indian shotgun team at the upcoming Paris......