EC under fire as Congress alleges ‘mass manipulation and rigging’ in Bengal polls NEW DELHI: Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday accused the Election Commission of overseeing “mass manipulation and rigging” during the West Bengal assembly polls. He further demanded accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as well as other two…
Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy NEW DELHI: What does playing for India actually mean for an athlete? At what point does physical pain become too much? When does the body simply say enough? The Indian teams at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, found themselves answering that question in their own way.Both the open and women’s…
Suryakumar Yadav (Image credit: X) MUMBAI: In another huge boost to his fledgling career and a vote of confidence in his abilities, Mumbai’s senior selection committee, led by Rajesh Pawar, on Monday appointed opener Ayush Mhatre as the new vice-captain of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad for the first match of the 2026-27 season against Chandigarh…
Humayun Kabir detained after voting as Bengal votes in Rejinagar, Nandigram bypolls NEW DELHI: Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief and MLA Humayun Kabir was briefly detained by Rejinagar Police and taken away from his party office in Murshidabad on Tuesday, after he cast his vote in the Rejinagar Assembly constituency by-election.Voting began early Tuesday…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson (Image credit: Insta) LUCKNOW: Coming off the golden glow of their Asian Games triumph in Japan, India step into Tuesday’s fivematch T20I series opener against the West Indies at the Ekana Stadium here carrying momentum, silverware and an intriguing selection headache at the top of the order.While Abhishek Sharma’s explosive…
India ‘A’ coach Lakshmipathy Balaji and Sai Sudharsan (Image credit: CAP) PUDUCHERRY: In an era where 350-plus totals in ODIs are becoming the norm, fast bowlers are often left walking a tightrope. India’s recent ODI series against the West Indies was a case in point, with the bowlers conceding 295 and 405 in the first…
Delhi govt modifies Addl DCP charge order after ACP Vivek Bhagat opts out amid harassment inquiry NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has modified an administrative order assigning the current duty charge (CDC) of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Addl DCP) to 12 Selection Grade DANIPS officers, removing Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vivek Bhagat from…
Sujeet Kalkal (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Two years ago, Sujeet Kalkal was stranded at Dubai International Airport, watching his Olympic dream slip away with every passing hour.On his way to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the Asian Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Kalkal was stuck in Dubai for three days after floods disrupted his travel plans. By the…
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Logo (@ECB_cricket Twitter handle) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) could step in financially if needed to ensure England’s women play a Test in the West Indies next spring. The match is planned as part of a multi-format series and is considered important preparation for England’s 2027 Ashes…
NEW DELHI: Noting that “motherhood should not become a career penalty”, National Commission for Women (NCW) has called for measures to prevent recruitment discrimination against women arising from maternity, as part of a slew of recommendations to govt on laws related to maternity and childcare.In a report — containing 37 recommendations — NCW has also…
