India fully withdraws soldiers from Maldives before deadline

India has withdrawn all its soldiers from the Maldives, the government in Male has said, ahead of the May 10 deadline set by President Mohamed Muizzu for the complete withdrawal of Indian military......

Kerala govt moves SC against Prez over pending bills

In an unusual move, the Kerala government has petitioned the Supreme Court against President Droupadi Murmu withholding assent to four bills passed by the state assembly. IMAGE: Governor Arif......

Centre notifies CAA rules ahead of Lok Sabha polls

The Centre on Monday implemented the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, a move that comes four years after the contentious law was passed and paves the way for citizenship to......

Maldives assumes control of Indian chopper, civilian crew post military exit

The Maldivian defence force on Thursday said it will have operational authority over the helicopter given by India to the island nation and the civilian crew that will pilot it. IMAGE: Indian Navy......

Power struggle in WFI: IOA appoints ad hoc committee

IMAGE: The ministry felt the new WFI body was working under the complete control of its former office-bearers, which was not in conformity with the National Sports Code. Photograph: ANI The......

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar, Vengsarkar eligible to vote in MCA polls

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar is among 39 international players eligible to vote in the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) elections on October 4. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Batting great......

Football Extras: 'Trophies more important for United than top four'

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Although Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits a league title challenge is unrealistic this season, he backs the......

For Putin, World Cup shows Russia cannot be caged by hostile West

In the Russian president's eyes, it sends a message of defiance to the world and his own people which fits his favoured storyline: Russia is succeeding despite Western efforts to hold it back.......