Cong worker dies during protest near UP assembly; party blames police

A Congress worker died during the party's protest near the Uttar Pradesh assembly on Wednesday, with its UP unit chief Ajay Rai claiming that he died due to "police brutality". IMAGE: Congress......

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels despite curbs

Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Tuesday after 24 days, with many areas witnessing a significant spike in pollution despite the strictest measures, including a ban on......

Prayers offered at reopened temple in Sambhal

Devotees thronged the Khaggu Sarai area in Sambhal on Tuesday to offer prayers to a Lord Hanuman idol that was discovered in the Bhasma Shankar temple, reopened last week after being shut for 46......

Drug victims need rehabilitation, not demonisation: SC

Observing drugs consumption in popular culture was propelling youngsters towards a dangerous lifestyle, one that incorrigibly applauded drugs use as 'cool' and a 'fashionable' display of......

Farm profits likely to be higher this kharif season

India’s northern belt saw higher crop yields year-on-year as higher rainfall supported the production of paddy, while the southern belt and Gujarat were key laggards. Photograph: Amit......

CNG price in Mumbai hiked by Rs 2; poll-bound Delhi spared

CNG price in Mumbai as well as several other cities in the country has been hiked by Rs 2 per kg but users in poll-bound Delhi have been spared for the time being, according to city gas firms.......

Dreams Do Come True In Dharavi!

Simran Shaikh stays in a tiny 12 by 12 feet room along with her grandmother, parents and siblings.On Sunday, her life changed perhaps forever when she became the most expensive hire at the Women's......

SMAT: Rahane powers Mumbai to semifinals

IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with an 84 off 45 balls. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Out-of-favour India batter Ajinkya Rahane's explosive fifty capped Mumbai's stunning six-wicket......

Shami's Bengal eye semis berth against Baroda

IMAGE: Shami played a key role in Bengal's thrilling three-run win over Chandigarh to help them enter the last-eight stage. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Continuing his fine run in his comeback from......

SMAT: Rinku, Vipraj power UP to quarters

IMAGE: Rinku Singh sends one out of the park during his 27 not out against Andhra Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament in Bengaluru, on Monday. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X A......

The untold story behind Jaiswal's confidence

My backstory always gives me confidence to tackle any situation: Yashasvi Jaiswal IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal stamped his class with a masterful hundred in the first Test against......