Politics

BJP's vice-presidential candidate from South India? Here are the possibilities

The BJP is said to be looking to for a candidate from South India for the VP elections on august 5. Read to find out who it could be.

Jul 17, 2017

Monsoon Session of Parliament: GST spirit is about 'growing stronger together', says PM Modi

The Opposition is expected to raise several issues like the conflict with China over Sikkim, unrest in J&K and West Bengal, Darjeeling crisis and impact of the Goods and Service Tax.

Jul 17, 2017

Presidential Elections 2017: Special pens with violet ink for MPs, MLAs to cast votes

Pens procured by the Election Commission from Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd., which supplies indelible ink to mark the fingers of voters, are being given to the MPs and MLAs.

Jul 17, 2017

Presidential Elections updates: Voting at Parliament House in Delhi concludes; 100 percent polling recorded in several states

Both Ram Nath Kovind and Meira Kumar belong to the Dalit community and have campaigned in several states to seek the support of legislators.

Jul 17, 2017

Presidential election 2017 preview: Who stands to gain what in Ram Nath Kovind vs Meira Kumar fight?

Read to know how things stand and what the stakes are when India elects its 14th President on July 17.

Jul 16, 2017

PM Modi chastises cow vigilantes again: What is his real motive?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday came down heavily on cow vigilantes. Read to know why he chose to break his silence only now.

Jul 16, 2017

Afghan female robotics team finally granted US Visas for competition

An all-girl Afghan robotics team arrived at Kabul airport on Thursday (July 13) to receive their US visas and head to the first International Robot Olympics in Washington after they had twice been denied entry to the United States.

Jul 16, 2017

Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

One year after the failed coup Turks gathered for a commemorative event in Istanbul. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan opened a memorial on 15 July Martyrs Bridge.More than 240 people died before the military coup was shut down. A far-reaching crackdown after the coup has impacted Turkish society. Around 150,000 people were fired and 50,000 detained for having a supposed connection to the coup. Critics accuse Erdogan of using the state of emergency to target opposition leaders and journalists.

Jul 16, 2017

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Monsoon session of Parliament: From J&K to cow politics, these 7 issues will dominate proceedings

The Monsoon session of Parliament for 2017 is all set to begin on Monday, and the Opposition already has its claws out on a number of issues. Read to find out what they are.

Jul 16, 2017

Shashi Tharoor, Derek O'Brien take a dig at trolls, post pictures using Snapchat's dog face filter

This comes after comedy collective All India Bakchod (AIB) co-founder Tanmay Bhat got into trouble for posting a meme showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi using the Snapchat dog face filter.

Jul 16, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti takes on China on Amarnath yatra attack; death toll rises

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has hit out at China over its silence on the Amarnath yatra terror attack, even as the death toll in the incident rose to eight. Read to know more.

Jul 16, 2017

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Vegetarianism, wearing saree, chanting mantras before meals: A complete RSS guide on values and ethics

The family counselling programme of the RSS involves visiting families to "instil values and ethics" and advocate vegetarianism and wearing Indian attire. It also includes counselling them on how to celebrate birthdays.

Jul 15, 2017

Rahul Gandhi unlikely to be face of Congress in 2019; Sonia, senior leaders to take charge again

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi is unlikely to be the face of the party in the general elections in 2019 with his mother and party president Sonia Gandhi expected to take control of the party again.

Jul 15, 2017

Design for Amravati finalised, construction to begin on Vijayadashami

Amravati will also have a Mega City Transport Plan (MCTP), which will cover its Urban Notified Area, Vijayawada city, and nearby towns such as Mangalagiri and Tadepalli.

Jul 15, 2017

Tejashwi Yadav snubbed at event attended by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar: Is Lalu son on his way out? [VIDEO + PHOTO]

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav was on Saturday snubbed at a youth event attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Read to know how it could point to his ouster.

Jul 15, 2017

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Politics

BJP's vice-presidential candidate from South India? Here are the possibilities

Monsoon Session of Parliament: GST spirit is about 'growing stronger together', says PM Modi

Presidential Elections 2017: Special pens with violet ink for MPs, MLAs to cast votes

Presidential Elections updates: Voting at Parliament House in Delhi concludes; 100 percent polling recorded in several states

Presidential election 2017 preview: Who stands to gain what in Ram Nath Kovind vs Meira Kumar fight?

PM Modi chastises cow vigilantes again: What is his real motive?

Afghan female robotics team finally granted US Visas for competition

Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

Monsoon session of Parliament: From J&K to cow politics, these 7 issues will dominate proceedings

Shashi Tharoor, Derek O'Brien take a dig at trolls, post pictures using Snapchat's dog face filter

Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti takes on China on Amarnath yatra attack; death toll rises

Vegetarianism, wearing saree, chanting mantras before meals: A complete RSS guide on values and ethics

Rahul Gandhi unlikely to be face of Congress in 2019; Sonia, senior leaders to take charge again

Design for Amravati finalised, construction to begin on Vijayadashami

Tejashwi Yadav snubbed at event attended by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar: Is Lalu son on his way out? [VIDEO + PHOTO]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]