Bhaichung Bhutia Hangs Up Political Boots

Football icon Bhaichung Bhutia on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, announced that he was quitting politics, following his defeat in the recent assembly elections in Sikkim. IMAGE: Former Indian footballer......

Sikkim Awaits 'Golay Ke Nau Guarantee'

'These include economic prosperity, a promising future for youth, empowerment for women, a thriving society, robust healthcare, quality education, elevated living standards, agricultural......

Sikkim's ruling SKM sweeps assembly polls, wins 31 of 32 seats

Led by its president and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha on Sunday returned to power in the Himalayan state for the second consecutive term by a landslide victory,......

Sikkim to see rise of Tamang as new satrap after record win

Much waters have flown down Teesta and Rangeet rivers since Prem Singh Tamang rebelled against the then Sikkim chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling and subsequently formed his own party, the Sikkim......

'RBI Not Overly Concerned About GDP'

'The central bank has highlighted that the slowdown in growth has been limited to a few sectors and overall growth is expected to pick up in the second half of the year.' IMAGE: Reserve Bank of......

Why Banks' Liquidity Will Go Into Deficit Mode

The liquidity will move into deficit after advance tax payments and GST outflows. It will rebound in October because of government spending. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

Banks bid 2.5x against Rs 1.75 trn at VRR auction

Banks submitted bids amounting to Rs 4.75 trillion, around 2.5 times of the notified amount of Rs 1.75 trillion, at the Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRR) auction conducted by the Reserve Bank of......

RBI hikes lending rate by 35 bps to 6.25%; home, auto loans to be expensive

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday expectedly raised the benchmark lending rate by 35 basis points (bps) - the fifth increase since May - saying it remains focussed on bringing down the inflation to a......

How Tokyo is preparing for 2020 Olympics

Tokyo 2020 organisers hold earthquake drill at Olympics venue IMAGE: A disaster drill is held at Ariake Gymnastics Centre, a venue of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, in......

Politics calling again for Indian football legend Bhutia

'My commitment to stay in state politics is long-term, and I am also going to contest the forthcoming Sikkim Assembly polls' Bhaichung Bhutia, India's iconic former football captain, is set to try......

Check out football legend Bhutia's plans for Lok Sabha polls

'Whichever parties -- national or regional -- are wanting to work for the betterment of Sikkim, we are ready to form a coalition.' IMAGE: Bhaichung Bhutia launched the Hamro Sikkim Party in April.......

Ronaldo and Messi have jinxes to overcome

FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo and runner-up Lionel Messi need to reverse a surprising trend if either is to propel his side to victory in the Champions League final. Manchester......