Politics

RSS' 3-day conclave starts in Pushkar, may seek nationwide NRC

The RSS may also pass a resolution to "thank" PM Modi for paying heed to its longstanding demand of axing the contentious Article 370 of the Constitution.

Sep 7, 2019

Goodbye AAP: Alka Lamba quits party days after meeting Sonia Gandhi

AAP leader Alka Lamba also requested party supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to "accept her resignation on Twitter".

Sep 6, 2019

Zimbabwe's first post-independence leader and ex-President Robert Mugabe dies aged 95

Mugabe was a Zimbabwean revolutionary who served as the country's Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987 and then became the President from 1987 to 2017.

Sep 6, 2019

Afghan peace process: US Secretary of State declines to sign 'risky' deal with Taliban

The deal, if approved by Trump, would start the withdrawal of some 5,400 US troops, which is roughly one-third of total forces present in Afghanistan.

Sep 6, 2019

PM Modi presses for Zakir Naik's extradition in meeting with Malaysian counterpart

Malaysia granted asylum to Naik in 2016 when he fled from India after being charged by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) for promoting communal disharmony in the country.

Sep 5, 2019

Did the Chinese military build a bridge 60km inside McMahon line in Arunachal Pradesh?

Indian Army dismissed the claims and said the Anjaw district bordering China has no permanent presence of either Chinese soldiers or civilians.

Sep 5, 2019

Big setback for Chidambaram: ED free to arrest ex-FM as SC rejects anticipatory bail plea in INX Media case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is now free to arrest senior Congress leader P Chidambaram over allegations of corruption in the INX Media case.

Sep 5, 2019

Iran to free 5 Indian sailors from detained Stena Impero tanker, 13 await repatriation

The Iranian foreign ministry did not comment on what would happen to the remaining 13 Indians, two Russian and one Filipino crew members.

Sep 4, 2019

WATCH | Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah loses cool; slaps party worker in Mysuru

Siddaramiah was addressing the media over the post-flood situation outside Mandakalli Airport when the incident took place.

Sep 4, 2019

Brexit crisis worsens; Boris Johnson to call for election after major vote defeat

It puts Johnson in a similar bind to that faced by his predecessor Theresa May, who failed three times to get the backing of lawmakers for the Withdrawal Agreement.

Sep 4, 2019

Indian High Commission in London targeted by thousands of Pakistani protesters

The march, organised by local Kashmiri organisations, called supporters to come to London and protest against the Indian government's decision to abrogate Article 370.

Sep 4, 2019

Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar produced before Delhi court

Shivakumar was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on Tuesday, following intense interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Sep 4, 2019

PM Modi in Russia for EEF, talks with Putin

The discussions are likely to focus on giving a boost to bilateral trade and investment and cooperation in the fields of defence, energy, infrastructure and various other sectors.

Sep 4, 2019

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam denies discussing resignation with Beijing

Lam clarified that she never contemplated resignation over the ongoing protests and asserted that the city could solve the issues without interventions from China.

Sep 3, 2019

Amit Jogi arrested: Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi's son accused of affidavit fraud

Amit Jogi, who is the head of the Janata Congress Chhattisgarh (J), has been accused of lying about his birthplace on his poll affidavit.

Sep 3, 2019