Maoist Tarakka, 'veteran' of 35 encounters, surrenders

Vimala Chandra Sidam alias Tarakka was inducted into the Naxalism movement as a local squad member in 1986 and climbed ranks over 38 years to become a Dandkaranya Special Zonal Committee member,......

G20 delegates to get a taste of Rajasthani delicacies

A sumptuous meal of Dal, Bati, Churma or Jodhpuri Kabuli pulao, followed by a lip-smacking dessert of Bikaneri ghevar or Jodhpuri mawa kachauri. Delegates of G20 countries can choose from a wide......

Maoists strike in Maharashtra: 11 CRPF personnel killed

Eleven Central Reserve Police Force personnel were on Tuesday killed and several others injured when a bus they were travelling in was blown up in a landmine blast triggered by Maoists in......

IN PIX: Naxal target CRPF bus; 12 jawans killed

In a major Naxal attack, 12 Central Reserve Police Force personnel were on Tuesday killed and 28 others injured when the ultras triggered a landmine blast in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. A......

Asian Games: 'Locksmith' Yogeshwar Dutt hones bag of tricks for gold

Yogeshwar Dutt celebrates. Photograph: Getty Images Touching feet is the traditional Indian way of showing respect to someone but, as his numerous opponents would vouch, if it's on the......