Politics

Nagaland election 2018: Will BJP stick to its new ally NDPP or go back to its old friend NPF?

Both NPF and BJP-NDPP alliance have failed to cross the magic figure of 31 in Nagaland, triggering speculations that the political equations may change further in the state.

Mar 3, 2018

Meghalaya election 2018: Congress fails to retain power in the state

It is a hung assembly in Meghalaya with no single party claiming majority after the election results were declared on Saturday

Mar 3, 2018

Tripura election 2018: BJP set to form government in CPM bastion after claiming majority

BJP has swept Tripura assembly election 2018 along with its ally Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) and ended CPM's rule

Mar 3, 2018

Who is Chris Cox?

Chris Cox is the chief lobbyist for the NRA. After meeting with Donald Trump and Mike Pence, he claimed the POTUS doesnt want gun control.

Mar 2, 2018

Donald Trump asks Congress for broad bill on gun control

US President Donald Trump on March 1, urged a diverse group of lawmakers - some who want more gun restrictions, others averse to gun control - to come up with comprehensive legislation to prevent school shootings following the nation and amp;#39;s most recent massacre. The Republican president, endorsed by the powerful gun lobby National Rifle Association in his 2016 campaign, has been wary of angering voters who oppose any curbs on gun ownership, particularly ahead of the November elections in which his party and amp;#39;s control of Congress will be at stake.

Mar 2, 2018

Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura election results 2018: BJP may not win but will make inroads in North East states

Counting of votes in Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura states will begin on Saturday and results will be out in the afternoon

Mar 2, 2018

Why South Africa voted to seize land from white farmers to give to black owners

South Africas parliament passed a motion on 27 February to seize land from white farmers without compensation. More than 10,500 people have signed a petition asking President Donald Trump to let white people in South Africa emigrate to the US following the landmark vote.

Mar 2, 2018

Hope Hicks leaves White House: Departure of 'Hopey' leaves Donald Trump mopey

The resignation of top political aide and confidante Hope Hicks on Wednesday has left Donald Trump isolated and lonely at the White House.

Mar 2, 2018

Florida Senator Marco Rubio announces gun control measures after Parkland shooting

Marco Rubio spoke about bipartisan measures to prevent a school shooting similar to the Parkland massacre, which took place in his home state of Florida on Feb. 14. 

Mar 2, 2018

President Trump announces tariffs on steel and aluminum imports

President Trump announced tariffs would soon be imposed on steel and aluminum impots during a White House meeting with business leaders on 1 March 2018. 

Mar 2, 2018

Republican Congressman suggests Jews wouldnt have died in Holocaust had they been armed

How many Jews were put in the ovens because they were unarmed? Alaska Congressman Don Young asked an audience at a conference in Juneau, Alaska on Feb. 22, 2018. 

Mar 1, 2018

College students heckle Steve Mnuchin

College students at University of California, LA heckled Steve Mnuchin during a talk at the university. The protesters were dragged away by police, and Mnuchin asked students to not share the videos on social media.

Mar 1, 2018

Trump says guns should be taken from mentally ill without due process

Trump made comments on taking guns away without due process  during a bipartisan White House meeting with lawmakers on school and community safety.

Mar 1, 2018

'Sex and elections are for adults': Russian magazine uses scantily-clad models to boost voter turnout

The Russian edition of Maxim has come up with an 'Adult Only' campaign to improve voter turnout for the upcoming Presidential elections.

Mar 1, 2018

Trump sharpens attack on China as trade war looms

China sends President Xi Jinping's top economic adviser Liu He to the US in view of the worsening tensions.

Mar 1, 2018