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Why Bankipur bypoll loss will worry the BJP | Number Theory

India, Aug. 4 -- One should not read too much in an isolated by-poll result. But political consultant turned politician Prashant Kishor's (PK) victory in the Bankipur by-poll should worry the Bharatiy... Read More


'Wake-up call for Modi': Prashant Kishor boasts of Bankipur win; how bypolls played out for BJP

India, Aug. 4 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered twin setbacks in assembly bypolls on Monday, losing its bastion in Bihar's Bankipur to poll-strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor and ... Read More


Bihar bastion lost to Prashant Kishor, no luck in MP: How BJP fared in 3 bypolls

India, Aug. 4 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered twin setbacks in assembly bypolls on Monday, losing its bastion in Bihar's Bankipur to poll-strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor and ... Read More


Paper leaks, caste factors: What led to BJP loss in Bankipur and Datia?

India, Aug. 4 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) setbacks in the Bankipur and Datia bypolls was the outcome of several factors, including disenchantment among upper castes, anger over paper leaks... Read More


Samantha Ruth Prabhu has nothing but love for Raj Nidimoru on his birthday; his sister recalls childhood memories

India, Aug. 4 -- Filmmaker Raj Nidimoru of the Raj & DK duo turned 46 on August 4. His wife, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and sister, Sheetal Nidimoru, had special birthday wishes for him. His sister even re... Read More


'Impermissible' to judge women by clothes: SC panel urges overhaul of language adopted in sexual offence cases

India, Aug. 4 -- It is "unpardonable and impermissible in any civilised society" to judge a woman by the clothes she wears or draw conclusions about her virtue, modesty or character, an expert committ... Read More


Who could replace Gianni Infantino? Inside the power struggle shaping FIFA's most uncertain presidential election

India, Aug. 4 -- Gianni Infantino appeared to have secured another comfortable march towards the FIFA presidency. More than 200 national associations had reportedly pledged their support, no opponent ... Read More


'If widespread corruption.': In 1979 Independence Day speech, then-PM Charan Singh's stern message

India, Aug. 4 -- As India prepares to celebrate Independence Day, Hindustan Times continues its special series revisiting some of the most iconic Independence Day speeches delivered by the country's P... Read More


Local Congress leader in Durg resists robbery attempt, stabbed to death

RAIPUR, Aug. 4 -- A local Congress functionary on his way home was stabbed to death when he resisted a robbery attempt in Chhattisgarh's Durg district in the early hours of Tuesday, police said. Poli... Read More


Bumrah's injury exposes rigidity in Agarkar-Gambhir's plans: Mohammed Shami stays ignored despite brilliant season

India, Aug. 4 -- Auqib Nabi's maiden India call-up should be celebrated rather than questioned. The Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler has forced his way into the Test squad through sustained domestic exce... Read More