'Serious questions remain': Cong on India-China truce

Days after India and China firmed up an agreement on patrolling by their militaries along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, the Congress on Wednesday said it expects that the disengagement will restore......

Toxic haze envelops Delhi, doctors warn of health risks

Delhi's air quality took a turn for the worse on Monday, with areas like Dwarka, Mundka and Najafgarh recording a maximum AQI of 500 in the afternoon. IMAGE: Joggers at the Kartavya Path near......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Assam to table compulsory Muslim marriage, divorce registration bill

The Assam government will introduce a bill in the upcoming Autumn Session of assembly for compulsory government registration of marriage and divorce of Muslim people, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa......

Tourist permit may be scrapped

The government may scrap the restricted area permit required to visit some areas in the North East. It has also announced allocating Rs 78.6 crore (Rs 786 million) for tourism infrastructure in the......

Travel advisories irk India

The government will take up the issue of describing India as a 'unsafe destination' with the World Trade Organization, to prevent a decline in the number of tourists visiting the country after......

New Delhi Railway Station redevelopment project hits a hurdle in history

Two protected monuments, Ajmeri Gate and tomb of Ghaziuddin Khan, interrupt redevelopment. The past appears to have interrupted the future of the New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS). With two......

Industries in rural areas allowed to operate from April 20

Industrial units located in rural areas will be allowed to function from April 20 under fresh government guidelines issued on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown,......

New penalty for slow over-rate in T20 Internationals

IMAGE: Teams which fail to keep up with the over-rate in T20 Internationals will end up with one fielder less outside the 30-yard circle for the remainder of the innings. Photograph: Mark......

New playing conditions for ODIs

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced new playing conditions that give liberty to on-field umpires to consult the third umpire in case of unclean catches and also bar players......

Residents near Wankhede want IPL games moved out

IMAGE: Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium is set to host 10 games in IPL 2021. Photograph: BCCI Many of the residents staying near the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai want the matches in the upcoming IPL to be......

'Banning athletes who kneel is breach of human rights'

'If athletes want to speak up while respecting other rights and freedoms detailed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the IOC should embrace their diverse opinions.' IMAGE: Borussia......

Leicester in FA Cup final; United sink Burnley

Iheanacho sends Leicester into FA Cup final IMAGE: Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates scoring. Photograph: Neil Hall/Reuters Leicester City reached the FA Cup final for the first......