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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......

What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?

Ahead of this election, the alliance between the BJP and the SKM had broken down.One reason is the fear that like Article 370, Article 371F might also be changed. IMAGE: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem......

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......

RBI hikes repo rate by 50 bps to 5.90%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday hiked repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.90 per cent in order to control the rising inflation, keeping in line with the aggressive policies of central banks......

Why RBI Announced Rate Hike In May

In its scheme of things, tackling inflation now comes ahead of ensuring growth in the world's sixth largest economy, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor......

RBI readies plan to suck out excess liquidity from the system

The Reserve Bank on Friday took steps towards normalisation of liquidity management to pre-pandemic levels, with the introduction of the standing deposit facility (SDF) as the basic tool to absorb......

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......

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