Focus on strong start & endurance: Panghal

BOXER Amit Panghal was at the peak of his prowess heading into the Tokyo Olympics.

Different pitch, but same story in New York

Uneven bounce on NY pitch once again comes under scanner, multiple batters get hit before India get home

Not just spectrum auction, other telecom reforms likely to be delayed

AFTER the postponement of the spectrum auction, other initiatives within the telecom ministry, such as rolling out regulations for the Telecommunication Act 2023 and implementing other telecom reforms, are likely to be delayed.

Markets gain as Modi 3.0 looks certain now

Market capitalisation of all BSE-listed firms surged to ₹408 lakh crore, making investors wealthier by ₹13 lakh crore

Slovenia recognises Palestinian state

SLOVENIA is the latest European country to recognise a Palestinian state.

Sunak, Starmer spar over tax, inflation in TV debate

Farage contesting July 4 polls is bad news for the Conservatives

After Raj Cong fightback, cracks within BJP widen, future tense for Sharma

AFTER a significant shift in the Lok Sabha election results in Rajasthan, a disturbing flux within the ruling BJP seems to have set in. Factionalism has intensified in the saffron camp. The BJP, which bagged all 25 seats in Rajasthan in the last two elections, has been reduced to 14 seats, while the tally of the Congress and its allies has gone up to 11.

4 C'garh netas beyond Durg carry outsider tag, lose election this time

THREE senior Congress leaders and a BJP leader from Durg district, who contested from other Lok Sabha constituencies in Chhattisgarh, lost the polls this time, apparently due to their outsider tag.

Setback to BJP as saffron party wiped out from tribal heartland of J'khand

IN a major setback, BJP has lost all five seats reserved for the tribal community in Jharkhand which include Khunti, Lohardaga, Singhbhum, Rajmahal and Dumka.

Perfect score, Chirag new 'Dalit icon' in Bihar

IF Lok Sabha results are any indication, Chirag Paswan is the newest \"Dalit icon\" in Bihar, an heir to his father's legacy.

Biden, other world leaders congratulate Modi

US President Joe Biden, British PM Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Russian President Vladimir Putin were among a host of world leaders who congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is set for a third term in the top post.

BJP retains 2 Jammu seats, but vote share drops as Cong manages to improve show

ALTHOUGH BJP retained both its Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir for a third term, its vote bank dropped between 5 and 10%, while Congress, despite losing both seats, has witnessed an increase in vote bank.

Decimation of 'neutral' parties

THE Lok Sabha election results showed that the parties, which maintained an equidistance from the NDA and INDIA bloc, have been decimated, experts said.

Will take appropriate steps at appropriate time, says Oppn

After a meeting in Delhi, INDIA bloc ends suspense over possibility of staking claim to form govt, says it will continue to fight against BJP

In a 1st, AIADMK loses deposit in seven seats in TN

THE AIADMK, since its formation in 1972, has faced 13 general elections for the Lok Sabha. Yet till 2024, its candidates have never lost their deposits.

After drubbing, Pinarayi hints at course correction

CHIEF Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said the Lok Sabha election results have dealt a big blow to the BJP's attempts to scuttle democracy and constitutional values, even while maintaining that the LDF was viewing the party's victory in Thrissur 'seriously.'

E-office in Andhra Pradesh CM secretariat locked

FOLLOWING complaints of movement and destruction of files in Chief Minister's Office in the Secretariat, the police on Wednesday reportedly locked the office and also closed the logins of IDs and servers to protect the files.

BJP MPs from T'gana eyeing berths

Insiders believe BJP top leadership may accommodate 3 MPs from state in Union Cabinet

Bomb threat onboard Air Canada Delhi-Toronto flight proved hoax: Cops

IN yet another incident, The Delhi International Airport Limited office recieved an email regarding a bomb inside an Air Canada flight scheduled to depart for Toronto from IGI Airport at 10:50 pm on Tuesday, an official said on Wednesday, adding, it was proved hoax.

People rejected dictatorship, BJP strength reduced: AAP

THE AAP on Wednesday hailed its performance in the Lok Sabha polls, asserting that despite challenging circumstances, AAP's concerted efforts, along with Arvind Kejriwal's extensive campaigning post release on interim bail, significantly contributed to the INDIA bloc's performance against the BJP.

HC asks Centre to decide in 6 weeks AAP plea seeking party office space

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered the Centre to decide within six weeks the AAP’s plea regarding its representation for the allotment of accommodation for its party office in the national capital.

Third gender candidates celebrate participation despite low vote count

THE third gender candidates who contested the Lok Sabha elections from the Delhi constituencies said on Wednesday that though they collectively garnered less than a thousand votes, they are happy to have participated in the polls.

BJP candidates' victory margins dip in comparison to 2019

Local issues raised by AAP-Cong failed to find resonance in many urban areas; city appears to have voted on national issues, India’s growing global stature

Sustainable future: 900 rainwater harvesting pits to come up at RRTS

In a vibrant celebration of World environment Day, the national Capital Region Transport Corporation hosted a drawing competition at the Ghaziabad Regional Rapid Transit system station.

Govt urges rooftop tree plantations to combat heatwave and pollution

The Delhi government on Wednesday urged residents to combat the severe heat wave and pollution gripping the city by planting trees on their rooftops on the occasion of World environment Day.

Submit report on desilting of drains: Bharadwaj to CS

As the monsoon season approaches, Delhi Urban Development Minister saurabh Bharadwaj has written to the Chief secretary, seeking the status of the desilting of various drains within seven days.

Fire erupts at eye hosp, none hurt

Police SUBpaCt' the blaze originated from an electrical short-circuit in an air conditioner

Kejriwal bail plea dismissed

IN yet another setback to Arvind Kejriwal, a city court on Wednesday dismissed his application for interim bail on medical grounds in the money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.

Many names, but kaun banega mukhyamantri?

WITH the BJP all set to form its maiden full-majority government in Odisha, the focus has shifted to the chief minister's chair.

BJP's Maha rout: Fadnavis offers to quit as deputy CM

AFTER the BJP drubbing in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha elections, party leader Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday offered to resign as the state's deputy chief minister taking responsibility for the losses.