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Two Naxals Killed in Encounter with Police in C'garh

Two Naxals, who were allegedly involved in the killing of BJP MLA Bhima Mandvi earlier this month, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Thursday, police said.

BJP May Revive 'Operation Kamala' Post LS Polls, but It Will Not Succeed: Siddaramaiah

The BJP is likely to revive its "Operation Kamala" to topple the Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka after the ongoing general election, but it will not succeed in its effort, Coalition Coordination Committee chairman Siddaramaiah has said.

Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Elections 2019: 14 Per Cent Turnout Till 9.30 AM

A thick security blanket, comprising around 80,000 state and paramilitary personnel, was thrown across the constituency to ensure peaceful polling.

Candidates Take to Online Crowd Funding to Meet Poll Expenses

Several candidates cutting across party lines have taken to online crowd funding to finance their election campaigns, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

National Football Coach Will Be Appointed at the Earliest: AIFF President

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel may consider appointing a big name as national team coach only if the candidate fits their criteria, saying the appointment will be done at the earliest.

India's WC Squad Selection on April 15 in Mumbai

India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup will be selected on April 15 in Mumbai.

Ganguly Replies to Ombudsman, Clarifies Stand on Conflict of Interest

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president and Delhi Capitals advisor Sourav Ganguly has replied to BCCI ombudsman and ethics officer DK Jain clarifying that there is no "conflict of interest" in his dual role as alleged by three cricket fans.

Transgenders Transcend Social Barriers, Get Married

Eight years ago, when Saloni, a transgender, fell in love with Gulam Nabi Ansari and the couple continued their relationship, they faced opposition from their families and were ridiculed by people.

US Didn't Spy on India's ASAT Test: Pentagon

The Pentagon has strongly denied the reports that the US spied on India's anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test by sending a reconnaissance aircraft from its base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean to monitor the development.

SECL Crosses 150MT Coal Production in 2018-19 Fiscal

The South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) has become the first company in the country to have crossed coal production figure of 150 million tonnes in a financial year.

'Grand Alliance' Failed to Take off as Rahul Did Not Override Local Satraps: Gogoi

The opposition's anti-BJP 'grand alliance' failed to take the desired shape as Congress president Rahul Gandhi chose not to "override" the sentiments of state leaders who did not favour the move, party veteran and thrice Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi said.

US Takes Note of India's First Anti-missile Test; Expresses Concern over Space Debris

Taking note of India's first anti-satellite missile test, the US has said that it will continue to pursue its shared interests with New Delhi in space and technical cooperation, even as it expressed concern over the issue of space debris.

Thampi Wants to Win Games for Sunrisers in IPL

Young Kerala pacer Basil Thampi is keen to perform well and swing matches Sunrisers Hyderabad's way in the IPL season 12 commencing on March 23.

Special Olympics: When Two Indian Athletes Discovered the Joy of Sound

Sport has the power to change lives and it quite literally came true for two hearing-impaired Indian basketball players, who experienced the "joy of sound" thanks to the ongoing Special Olympics (SO) here.

Happy That Chess is Back in Asian Games: Anand

The legendary Vishwanathan Anand along with other top players welcomed the return of chess to the Asian Games fold for the 2022 edition in Hangzhou, stating that it will be an incentive for players to take up the sport.

Sreesanth Ban Issue Will Be Taken Up at CoA Meeting: Vinod Rai

The life ban on S Sreesanth will be discussed when the Committee of Administrators running Indian cricket meets next after the Supreme Court asked the BCCI to reconsider the punishment handed to the pacer for his alleged involvement in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal.

Goa Polls: Mining Impasse Won't Affect Our Prospects, Says BJP

The ruling BJP has said closure of the mining sector in Goa will not have a negative impact on its chances in the Lok Sabha polls or bypolls in three Assembly seats.

Maharashtra, Karnataka to Fight for Mushtaq Ali Crown

Old rivals Maharashtra and Karnataka will square-off in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy here Thursday after both teams stayed unbeaten in the Super League stage.