Weather Update: Due to the icy winds blowing from the Himalayan mountains, the temperature in North and Central India has started falling gradually. The cold has increased in the plains of the country. It has cooled down in the morning and evening as well as at night. Due to fog in the morning, people are […]

Lionel Messi believes Diego Maradona would be “super happy” after he led Argentina into the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Poland. Messi became his country’s most capped player at the tournament with a 22nd appearance surpassing his legendary compatriot who died just over two years ago. “I learned […]

The winter in Nagaland ushers in sunny days, clear blue skies and a biting chill. In December of 2014, the air was abuzz with excitement in Kohima, the state capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was coming to inaugurate the annual Hornbill Festival. People lined the road from Dimapur airport to Kohima to greet him. The […]

At the start of the night, perhaps Lionel Messi and Argentina were under the most pressure… intangible as that might be, you could say that statement with a fair amount of conviction. Failure is simply not an option at the World Cup for that football-mad nation, but a group stage exit? That would be disastrous. […]

Voting for the first phase of Gujarat Assembly elections began at 8 am on Thursday in 89 seats, and will continue till 5 pm, reported ANI. The elections are being held in two phases. Voting for the second phase will take place on on December 5. The results will be declared on December 8 along […]

Petrol Diesel Price Today: Indian oil marketing companies have released the latest prices of petrol and diesel today amidst the ongoing decrease in the price of crude oil in the international market. However, Indian oil companies have kept petrol and diesel prices stable on Thursday (December 1). Today is the 193rd consecutive day when there […]

This article is part of a special Scroll reporting project: Gujarat’s ‘dhandho’ elections, exploring the state’s complex relationship between business and politics as it heads into elections. To contribute to our reportage, click here. In the early 2000s, Shailesh Prajapati failed his junior college exams. But he couldn’t have been less bothered. “Apne ko to […]

India’s first line of Defence, Border Security Force (BSF), celebrates its Raising Day on 1 December every year. BSF was established on 1 December 1965 for ensuring security on the borders of India. Currently, BSF comprises 2.65 lakh personnel, deployed across the international border in 193 battalions. BSF plays a crucial role in containing unauthorized […]

Lionel Messi had a penalty saved but Argentina still advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup as Group C winners after a 2-0 victory over Poland on Wednesday. Poland also went through as runners-up although a 2-1 win for Mexico over Saudi Arabia in the group’s other game meant Czeslaw Michniewicz’s side advanced […]