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The Congress swept to victory in Punjab, while in Goa, the Congress was close to regaining power from the BJP. (Photo: File)

Assembly elections 2017: Why did BJP face defeat in Punjab, Goa?

While the Congress soared to a landslide win in Punjab, it was ahead of the ruling BJP in Goa with leads for most seats...

11 March 2017 3:29 PM IST

Congress candidate from Amritsar East assembly constituency Navjot Singh Sidhu with his wife posing with victory signs. (Photo: PTI)

From BJP man to Congressman, how Sidhu changed his political fortune

'The previous government considered Punjab's wealth as their own and looted our treasures,' Sidhu said.

11 March 2017 2:47 PM IST

The Rs 4.5-lakh flag that was ordered from Dubai for the second tallest flag pole in the country at Sanjeevaiah Park is covered with black marks on the white portion of the Tricolour. (Representational image)

Punjab: Country's largest tricolour hoisted near Attari border

The flag post, which stands 110 metres tall, now outflanks the 91.44 metres (300-foot) high tricolour in Ranchi.

6 March 2017 4:32 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: File)

India's tallest tricolour hoisted at Attari border

The flag measures 120 feet in length, 80 feet in breadth and is hosted on a pole which is 360 feet high.

6 March 2017 10:17 AM IST

The couple, whose close friends attended the wedding, said they would register their marriage in Maharashtra. (Representational image)

Pakistan man marries Indian love, now set for deportation

31-year-old Akbar Durani is not sure whether his wife and 2-yr-old son would be issued visa to visit him in Pakistan.

1 March 2017 10:15 AM IST

A Border Security Force (BSF) person during a night patrol near the fence at the India-Pakistan International Border at the outpost of Akhnoor sector, about 40 km from Jammu. (Photo: PTI)

BSF seizes 7 kg heroin worth Rs 35 crore near Indo-Pak border

During the operation, seven packets of the drug wrapped in yellow plastic insulation tape were seized, an official said.

18 Feb 2017 4:29 PM IST

One of the pictures Shah Rukh shared on Twitter.

'Peace and love': SRK and AbRam visit Golden Temple after Raees...

The superstar took to Twitter to share pictures from Sri Darbar Sahib where he is seen praying along with AbRam.

1 Feb 2017 9:22 AM IST

BJP President Amit Shah addresses during the party manifesto release for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections in Lucknow. (Photo: AP)

If Punjab is secure, the nation is secure: Amit Shah

The senior BJP leader also had a word of praise for Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

30 Jan 2017 6:58 PM IST

Officers hold the packets of heroin found around the border fence. (Photo: Twitter | @BSF_India)

BSF seizes 4 kg heroin near Indo-Pak border

A search operation was launched and BSF troops recovered packets of heroin lying in between the International Border and...

30 Jan 2017 3:40 PM IST

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi during an election rally in Punjab. (Photo: PTI)

Sukhbir Badal 'symbol of corruption', why PM seeking votes for...

Congress vice president said the ruling Badals had plundered' Punjab for their own interests.

28 Jan 2017 5:09 PM IST

Congress Vice President Rahul

Rahul names Amarinder Cong's CM face for Punjab, vows war on drugs

Accusing Badals of neglecting the plight of farmers, Rahul said the ruling dispensation does not care even to provide...

27 Jan 2017 2:45 PM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

Punjab polls: Jaitley takes a dig at Sidhu, calls him an absentee MP'

Jaitley was addressing the media at Amritsar during his three-day campaign tour in the poll-bound Punjab.

21 Jan 2017 7:59 PM IST