Politics

Amid CAA criticism row, here's what Malaysia said on India palm oil imports

Last month, India restricted imports of refined palm oil and asked importers to avoid purchases from Malaysia after its criticism of actions in Kashmir and CAA.

Feb 4, 2020

Hectic lobbying in Karnataka BJP for Cabinet posts

After the party's high command cleared the names of the lawmakers for the much-awaited second Cabinet expansion, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday announced that 13 lawmakers would take oath as ministers on February 6.

Feb 4, 2020

Fly to Delhi for free: How to avail SpiceJet's superb offer?

SpiceJet is offering free tickets to Delhi for those who want to exercise their democratic right to vote during Delhi Elections 2020.

Feb 3, 2020

Hegde-Gandhi row: BJP MP calls Bapu-led freedom struggle a 'drama'

While addressing a public event in Bengaluru, BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde, a serial rabble-rouser, from Uttara Kannada said the entire freedom movement was "staged with the consent and support of the British".

Feb 3, 2020

Political leaders reaction on Budget 2020: Rahul Gandhi says 'repetition, lot of rambling'

In her 2.5 hour-long speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to boost the ailing economy and major tax reliefs. Here's how the political leaders reacted to it.

Feb 1, 2020

Budget 2020: Unable to complete her Budget speech, Nirmala Sitharaman quits midway

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech was the longest ever and she felt too tired to read out the final two pages.

Feb 1, 2020

Congress hopes Union Budget 2020 will bring relief to salaried class, rural India

Congress is hoping for the budget to include measures for investment in rural India besides providing a healing touch to the common man.

Feb 1, 2020

Britain leaves EU today: Twitter divided on Brexit day; here are the reactions

Few people became emotional while some expressed their anger over Britain leaving 40-year membership of the European Union.

Jan 31, 2020

Arvind Kejriwal hits back at BJP on terrorist jibe: 'Delhi to decide whether I'm terrorist or son'

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the people of Delhi will decide in the elections if he is a terrorist.

Jan 30, 2020

Why did PM Modi not call Sitharaman for meet with economists?

PM Narendra Modi felt that the industrialists and economists might not be able to openly express their views in the presence of the Finance Minister because they might be uncomfortable in questioning the policies of the Finance Ministry in front of Sitharaman.

Jan 30, 2020

Gorakhpur doctor Kafeel Khan arrested by UP Police in Mumbai for 'inflammatory' speech in AMU

An FIR was filed against Dr Kafeel Khan under section 153-A of IPC on December 13 for making inflammatory statements at the Aligarh Muslim University during a protest against the Citizenship Act last month.

Jan 30, 2020

After airlines ban Kunal Kamra, comedian looses his cool, mocks government

After Indigo, Air India, SpiceJet and GoAir ban Kunal Kamra for misbehaving with journalist Arnab Goswami, the comedian loses his cool and rolls out series of tweets mocking the Civil Aviation Minister and the Government.

Jan 29, 2020

Is Saina Nehwal BJP's trump card for Telangana, Andhra?

While neither the BJP nor Nehwal made it clear what her role would be but it is seen as a move by the party to embolden its efforts to make inroads in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Jan 29, 2020

Govt brought CAA to correct historical injustice, says PM Modi

The problem in Jammu and Kashmir persisted since Independence and some political parties kept issues alive and terrorism thrived for vote bank politics, said Modi, asserting that his government will ensure all such problems are resolved soon.

Jan 28, 2020

Sharjeel Imam arrested: Ex-JNU student nabbed for Shaheen Bagh speech

JNU student Sharjeel Imam has been booked on sedition charges for his alleged inflammatory speeches during anti-CAA protests.

Jan 28, 2020