Madhya Pradesh arithmetic: Congress may not lose much without BSP
“Unlike U.P., Madhya Pradesh has been a bipolar State,” political analyst and author Sajjan Kumarsaid. “A mood for change here does not mean the BSP. It means the Congress.”
Cyclone Gaja live updates | Tamil Nadu on high alert
The cyclone is likely to cross the coast between Cuddalore and Pamban in Ramanathapuram district on Thursday evening, with a wind speed of 80-90 km per hour, and gusting up to 100 km per hour, according to the Met Department.
Sabarimala hill shrine set for pilgrimage
The Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala will open on Friday afternoon for the 62-day annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season that begins on the first day of the Malayalam month of Vrischikom on Saturday.
SUV stolen at gunpoint by 4 in Pathankot, Punjab put on alert
The Punjab police on Wednesday launched a search in Pathankot after four persons allegedly snatched at gunpoint from the driver a sports utility vehicle they had hired. The district, bordering Pakistan, has been put on high alert after the driver informed the police of the incident that took place on Tuesday night near Madhopur.
Rajapaksa to address Sri Lankan Parliament today
Following a floor test on Wednesday, the Speaker declared that the “newly appointed” government of Mr. Rajapaksa did not have a majority in the House. However, lawmakers aligned to the leader have refused to acknowledge the development, despite 122 MPs voting in favour of a no-confidence motion against him.
Opinion | The gold standard for a Prime Minister
India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, is now moving through an eclipse that B.R. Ambedkar experienced and yet emerged from more luminous, writes D. Shyam Babu .
Theresa May wins Cabinet’s approval on Brexit deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May scored a significant political victory as she announced at the end of a length Cabinet meeting that the Cabinet would back the draft text of the withdrawal agreement negotiated with the European Union (EU).
Indian online shoppers let guard down during festive seasons: study
Around 88% of Indians tend to ignore basic cyber security hygiene while shopping online during festive seasons owing to financial stress, a recent survey has revealed. The findings of the survey by cyber security firm McAfee was released on Tuesday.
Share trading rings louder on mobiles
Retail investors who till a few years back were largely dependent on dealers and relationship managers to trade in the stock market are increasingly using their mobile phones to trade, as the share of mobile trading has more than doubled in the last two years.
Chennai Super Kings retain 22 players for IPL-12, release Wood, Khsitiz, Kanishk
Reigning IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Wednesday announced it has retained 22 players for the 2019 season, releasing only three members from the title-winning squad.
