Showing its gratitude towards RJD chief Lalu Prasad and LJP supremo Ram Vilas Paswan for their help in smooth running of UPA government at the Centre, Congress on Sunday announced that it would not field any candidate against the two leaders. .. more »

Notwithstanding the collapse of UPA in Bihar, Lok Janshakti Party chief Ramvilas Paswan on Sunday said the recent tie-up with Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal in the state would only "strengthen" the alliance... more »

Ensure 100% voting in the interest of Hindus, cadres told.. more »

An Indian dhow, a small sailing vessel, with 16 Indians was hijacked off the Somalian coast on Saturday. It was taken to an undisclosed location. The Al Rafiquei was on its way to Mogadishu in Somalia from Dubai. It was carrying a cargo of rice, refined oil, wheat and general cargo... more »

Source: Cricket Herald Once again, the players of whom the selectors have put their faith in to perform have let them down one too many times - this time costing New Zealand defeat on just the 4th day. I'm actually amazed how New Zealand avoided the innings defeat. First of all, Tim McIntosh. His form as opener must be a huge concern for the .. more »

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen was today named the captain of Bangalore IPL team replacing Rahul Dravid, whose performance came under severe attack during the inaugural edition of the IPL. The team will be led by Pietersen for the first phase of the second edition of IPL until he leaves at the end of April following which South African .. more »

Day Two Report : South Africa 404/3 (Prince 150, Kallis 102*) lead Australia 209 by 195 runs. More Info.. more »

Sachin Tendulkar on Friday assured that the finger injury he sustained while fielding during New Zealand's second innings is not serious. .. more »

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will review the security situation in India before sending its players to take part in the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). A top SLC official said that the board would talk with the players before giving them the green signal for the Twenty20 tournament slated to start from April 10. “We have to talk to the .. more »

Its not just the organisers of the BCCI-IPL Twenty20 Cricket Tournament who are in trouble over match schedules amidst security concerns. Sponsors of the IPL teams have run into tax hassles as well. The Commissiorate of Service Tax, Delhi, has slapped notices on official partners and sponsors of the tournament, including Hero Honda Motors and .. more »

In a fit of rage, a 35-year-old Versova homemaker set herself on fire allegedly after her nine-year-old daughter refused to study for her exams on Monday night. Shahkar Abidi reports... more »

Deepak Kumar, the whistleblower who was arrested by the Economic Offences Wing  in connection with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) housing scam 2008, will move court against the agency and Delhi Police. Vijaita Singh reports... more »

You already know that South African has been named as the new host of ICC Champions Trophy this year. So, there is no hope of Pakistan to be hosted of this prestigious elite eight-nation event and any future event too. Cricket governing body has bound to take this decision after South Africa refused to tour Pakistan. Not only that but also some .. more »

Samajwadi Party nominee Sanjay Dutt was on a roll the whole weekend. His political tourism took him to maulanas and the Muslim mohallas of Lucknow. He undertook the tour keeping the Muslim vote of Lucknow in mind. .. more »

Jesse Ryder on Saturday played down the on-field spat with fiery Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma during the fifth and final One-Day International. .. more »