Bihar to plant 10 crore saplings to increase green cover

Encouraged by the success of ‘Hariyali Mission’in Bihar, the state government has decided to plant ten crore saplings over the next five years to increase its green cover from 9.79 to......

Rahul displaying Chinese Constitution at rallies: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been displaying the Chinese constitution at his rallies, instead of the Indian one. IMAGE:......

Most of Karnataka to be declared drought-hit

The Karnataka cabinet sub-committee on disaster management has concluded that as many as 195 taluks in the state are drought-hit, revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda said on Wednesday. Image used......

BMC issues guidelines as air quality worsens in Mumbai

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday issued the guidelines for Air Pollution Mitigation which banned open-air burning of trash or any other material across Mumbai. IMAGE: An......

Infy founder's son to launch E2W at Bharat Mobility

Numeros Motors is also planning to come up with a passenger vehicle four-wheeler or a three-wheeler by 2027. IMAGE: Shreyas Shibulal. All photographs: Courtesy, Numeros Motors Numeros Motors, an......

Direct tax: Budget 2025-26 eases burden, boosts spending and growth

The eighth Budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continued to focus on ‘GYAN’ (Garib, Youth, Annadata, Nari) to maintain a consistent and coherent strategy initiated over the......

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

The central government’s Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it......

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. Photograph:......

Abbott and Webster content to be 'around the big boys'

IMAGE: Beau Webster, 31, is a proper domestic doyen with 93 games under his belt. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Beau Webster/Instagram Sean Abbott and Beau Webster are linked by a common thread.......

'What has Ponting got to do with Indian cricket?': Gambhir

'They (Rohit and Kohli) are incredibly tough men, they have achieved a lot for Indian cricket and they will continue to achieve a lot in future as well.' IMAGE: Head coach Gautam Gambhir believes......

'No team invincible, but India a huge threat'

As David Warner's friend, want him to end on a high with Cup win: Usman Khawaja IMAGE: David Warner is set to retire from international cricket once Australia's campaign in the ongoing T20 World......

Warner's not a selector, Aus coach McDonald says

'All options will be considered. We're not going to make the decision until the deadline, which will be the West Indies game.'   IMAGE: Australia are considering Cameron Green for the opening......

Rain threat looms large over opening Test

IMAGE: Curator Bryan Bloy says the spinners are unlikely to get much help. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters The batters could be in for some challenging times with the Supersport Park track......