EC must have power to derecognise parties, says freebies case plea in SC

The Election Commission (EC) must have the power to deregister a political party in case of a violation of the mandatory conditions for registration and for breach of laws, the Supreme Court was......

SC orders speedy disposal of cases against MPs, MLAs

In a significant verdict aimed at fast-tracking trials in more than 5,000 criminal cases against lawmakers, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed high courts to set up a special bench to monitor......

Atiq Ahmed, brother brought to Naini jail; to be produced in court on Tuesday

Gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Khalid Azim alias Ashraf were brought to the Naini jail in Prayagraj, after long road journeys from two separate prisons amid allegations that the......

UP, Maharashtra have maximum debt, says petitioner in freebies PIL

The states have outstanding liabilities of a whopping Rs 59,89,360 crore as on March 31, 2021, and the new sources of risk have emerged in the form of rising expenditure on non-merit freebies, the......

Will Modi govt scrap the controversial aviation rule?

Because of this rule, majority of India's international routes have been captured by foreign airlines, says Anjuli Bhargava. Will the government show the courage and do away with the 5/20......

Ratan Tata splits airlines on overseas rule

His rare outburst on Twitter against older airlines opposing any changes to the 5/20 rule has drawn the attention of friends and foes alike It is not every day that Ratan Tata engages in a verbal......

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

Ever so often, when cop-and-gangster shows or family drama on OTT start getting audiences restless, streaming platforms trot out 'youth' content, to lasso back the wandering teen and young adult......

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career.''My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by......

Hrithik-Saba At Richa-Ali's Wedding Reception

Did you know that Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have been married for two-and-a-half years? A spokesperson for the couple released a statement stating that they'd had a registered wedding earlier, but......

Rakul's Sweet Date With Jackky!

The film folk Photographer Pradeep Bandekar spotted over the weekend. Rakul Singh makes a quick stop at a cafe with boyfriend Jackky Bhagnani.   Kriti Sanon gets photographed on......

Ranji Roundup: Uttarakhand, Himachal off to good start

Photograph: BCCI Domestic / X Khanduri ton powers Uttarakhand to 232/1 against Andhra Opener Priyanshu Khanduri struck only his second century in a first-class career spanning seven years, helping......

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane was unbeaten on 48 runs from 90 balls. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Ajinkya Rahane/Instagram In Agartala, the......

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday. Teenager Mhatre hits ton as Mumbai in command IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's Sai Sudarshan celebrates his double ton against Delhi on Friday.......

Pant's captaincy under lens as struggling DC take on inconsistent GT

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals will look to bounce back when they host Gujarat Titans on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh Pant's leadership skills will be under scrutiny as a struggling Delhi Capitals......

Inconsistent Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals seek second win on the trot

IMAGE: After their thrilling last-ball win in the previous match, hosts Gujarat Titans will look to steady their season with a second consecutive win when they take on Delhi Capitals. Photograph:......