More than 61% turnout in sixth phase of LS polls, J-K sees 54% polling

An estimated voter turnout of 61.2 percent was recorded in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha election on Saturday in 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories, with the polling......

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

An estimated voter turnout of 59.92 per cent was recorded in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday in 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories with the polling......

Mamata, nephew call HC order on school jobs 'fixed', 'BJP ploy'

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday termed the cancellation of over 25,000 school jobs as 'gross injustice' and alleged that it was a ploy by the Bharatiya Janata Party to stop......

Rice Economy Faces Turmoil as El Nino Turns Up Heat

In the coming months, globally as well as in India, rice might remain a hot potato. IMAGE: Women plant rice saplings in a paddy field in Assam. Photograph: Anuwar Hazarika/Reuters A fortnight or......

Mamata's potato politics sends prices crashing

The first big task in hand at the new address is a success. Sitting in the plush office at the 14th floor of the newly-inaugurated secretariat, by default facing one of the infrastructure marvels......

Ranji roundup: Maharashtra 44 all out; Mumbai struggle

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday. IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane was caught behind off Ronit More after scoring just seven. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images Ajinkya......

Ranji Trophy: Five-star Anureet helps Railways earn vital three points

Railways bowler Anureet Singh. Photograph: Anureet Singh/Facebook Railways seamer Anureet Singh's five-wicket haul kept them in the hunt for the quarter-finals as they got three crucial points......

Duleep Trophy: Sever-star Binny helps South march towards crushing innings win

Stuart Binny. Photograph: Clint Hughes/Getty Images All-rounder Stuart Binny tormented the East Zone batsmen with his controlled swing bowling as they lost as many as 14 wickets with South Zone......