Politics

Donald Trump threatens Kim Jong-un with 'decimation'

Trump on Thursday, May 17 gave Kim two options – reach an agreement to denuclearise and remain in power or suffer the fate of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

May 18, 2018

Who is CS Karnan? Controversial ex-HC judge launches 'women candidates only' political party

CS Karnan also said that the members of the Anti-corruption Dynamic Party had requested him to contest the 2019 polls from Varanasi, which is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency, but he believes that this too must be taken up by a woman.

May 17, 2018

Karnataka Election Results: Congress and BJP stake claim, all eyes on governor

Karnataka Election Results 2018: While Congress has said that it would form an unconditional alliance with the JD(S) in Karnataka, even nominating HD Kumaraswamy as the chief minister, the BJP has requested an eight-day time to prove majority. The drama over who will form the government in Karnataka seems far from over.

May 16, 2018

Karnataka elections 2018: 5 hilarious moments of Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah and Narendra Modi [Videos]

The 2018 Karnataka elections witnessed some hilarious moments with Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah and Narendra Modi being trolled on social media for various mistakes.

May 15, 2018

Karnataka election results: Funny Twitter reactions after JD(S) accepts Congress' alliance offer

As the final figures started trickling in, Congress leaders realized that the BJP does not have the majority to form a government. This prompted them to reach out to JD(S) leaders and get in touch with HD Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy. Here are some of the funniest Twitter reactions to that.

May 15, 2018

Karnataka elections 2018: CM Siddaramaiah was overconfident, says energy minister Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is leading in the Badami seat but is trailing in Chamundeshwari. The Karnataka elections was predicted to be a three-way contest among ruling Congress, BJP and JD(S).

May 15, 2018

Karnataka elections 2018: Parameshwara says Congress extends unconditional support to JD(S)

The 2018 Karnataka assembly elections are witnessing a new twist as Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has agreed to give the Chief Minister's post to JD(S) leader HD Deve Gowda's son HD Kumaraswamy.

May 15, 2018

PM Modi to meet Russian president Putin at Sochi's seaside resort

MEA announced the informal summit and said that it "will be an important occasion for the two leaders to exchange views on international matters in a broad and long-term perspective with the objective of further strengthening our Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership"

May 15, 2018

Karnataka elections 2018 results: It's a victory for Today's Chanakya

Today's Chanakya's exit poll results have proved to be right with BJP beating Congress and JDS with a majority in the Karnataka assembly elections 2018.

May 15, 2018

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018: Here is the complete list of winners and losers

Find the list of winners and losers in the Karnataka assembly elections held on May 12, for 222 constituencies.

May 15, 2018

Union Cabinet reshuffle: Piyush Goyal to temporarily take charge of finance ministry

The broader cabinet reshuffle also saw Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore replacing Smriti Irani as minister of information and broadcasting. The decision comes weeks after the broadcasting ministry said India would deny government access to journalists who publish fake news.

May 15, 2018

Karnataka assembly elections results: Top 8 contenders for CM post

With most of the opinion polls predicting a fractured verdict, Karnataka elections 2018 is no longer a three-pronged battle between Siddaramaih (Congress), BS Yeddyurappa (BJP) and HD Kumaraswamy (JDS). Here are five others in race to become the next CM.

May 14, 2018

Karnataka Assembly elections results: 'Congress-JD(S) combine will strive for a better future'

Congress has made an unconditional offer to JD(S) and offered the chief minister's post to HD Kumaraswamy. As BJP emerged as the largest party in the elections, Karnataka governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala has also given it a week's time to form the government.

May 14, 2018

West Bengal panchayat elections: Ballot box found in pond, death toll rises to 12

West Bengal panchayat elections are underway and tensions continue as incidents of violence, death and vandalism are reported across the state.

May 14, 2018

Siddaramaiah ready to sacrifice CM post for Dalit nominee; Mallikarjun Kharge, Parameshwara in the race

With just a day left for the results of Karnataka Assembly elections 2018, incumbent Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he is ready to give up the post if the party wants a Dalit nominee. On the other hand, Mallikarjun Kharge and G Parameshwara are in the race for coveted post.

May 14, 2018