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BJP takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi, says nobody takes him seriously

The Congress and the BJP take shots at each other after the parliamentary session started on Wednesday.

Dec 15, 2016

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day after ruckus in Parliament

After 37 days of demonetisation the people who are suffering the most are poor, labourers and farmers, said BSP chief Mayawati.

Dec 15, 2016

Rajya Sabha adjourned after both sides create uproar

The deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha said that both sides are creating uproar, means they don't want debate.

Dec 15, 2016

Sultan, Kabali, Pokemon Go, Rio Olympics 2016 dominated Google search in 2016: See what people searched throughout the year

Another great year comes to an end and Google, as usual, has released its report on the topics that dominated its search.

Dec 14, 2016

Jayalalithaa dead: Amma's relatives perform last rites again according to Hindu customs for her 'moksha'

Several of Jayalalithaa's relatives felt that she was a staunch believer in Hindu customs and that she shouldn't have been buried.

Dec 14, 2016

Evening wrap: Rahul Gandhi says Modi is corrupt, Shweta Tripathi interview, and more

Read also about Pokemon Go releasing in India and US Ambassador to India Richard Verma's take on demonetisation.

Dec 14, 2016

US Ambassador to India Richard Verma says demonetisation does not impact Indo-US ties

The US Ambassador to India also said the US' relationship with India is much broader than that with Pakistan.

Dec 14, 2016

Karnataka sex scandal: Excise Minister HY Meti resigns over alleged sex tape

RTI activist Rajashekar Mulali has confirmed the existence of a CD containing Meti's alleged indecent act with a woman.

Dec 14, 2016

Supreme Court comes down in favour of Kejriwal argument: 'Elected government needs some powers to function'

Kejriwal has been at loggerheads with Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung over who has authority in Delhi.

Dec 14, 2016

Donald Trump is set to meet America's tech leaders, and they're going to give him a hard time on immigration reform, Muslim surveillance

An open letter opposing Trump's views has been signed by more than 200 tech employees.

Dec 14, 2016

Watch: Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi is corrupt...but where's his proof? [VIDEO]

The Congress vice-president was speaking on Wednesday following the adjournment of Lok Sabha for the day.

Dec 14, 2016

Demonetisation: Who or what are Whips in politics and why are the BJP and Congress issuing them now?

Amidst the debate on demonetisation, will the Whips in the BJP and Congress do as well as Frank Underwood in House of Cards?

Dec 14, 2016

Is Congress trying to escape demonetisation debate by raising Kiren Rijiju issue in Parliament?

Rijiju has called the allegations baseless, and the power ministry has explained how he is not involved in the NEEPCO scam.

Dec 14, 2016

Nitish Kumar, Hardik Patel to hold rally in Gujarat on January 28

Patel and Kumar held a meeting on Tuesday in Patna to discuss strategies for forming an anti-BJP alliance ahead of the Gujarat Assembly elections in 2017.

Dec 14, 2016

Demonetisation: Congress, BJP gear up for debate in Parliament after break; whips issued

The discussion on demonetisation may be stopped under Rule 193 and instead it will be done under no-rule discussion.

Dec 14, 2016