Politics

Venkaiah Naidu endorses Gen Bipin Rawat's remarks: Why are we making our army a political pawn?

Once upon a time, Indian army chief K M Kariappa was reprimanded for airing his views on governance. Today, we are seeing army leaders making frequent remarks and also getting endorsed by politicians. It's a dangerous game.

May 29, 2017

Whom should people sympathise with, the Army or stone-pelters?: Venkaiah Naidu says defending Army Chief

"I fail to understand those supporting stone-pelters. Is it right to sit silently when people are pelting stones at the Army?," Venkaiah Naidu said defending Rawat's statement supporting the 'human shield' incident in Srinagar.

May 29, 2017

PM Narendra Modi departs on his 4-nation tour: Trade, investment, terrorism to be key issues

PM Modi departed for his six-day four-nation tour to Germany, Spain, Russia and France on Monday with an aim to boost "India's economic engagement" and "invite more investment to India" from these countries.

May 29, 2017

PM Modi visits Germany when US & Europe are drifting apart; for India, it's challenge & opportunity

The prime minister embarked on a four-nation tour of Europe on Monday, May 29. The visit is significant in the wake of the widening rift between US President Trump and Europe.

May 29, 2017

PM Modi says India's strength is diversity; why then is his govt censoring our food habits?

Modi said in his latest Mann Ki Baat that diversity is India's strength. But on the ground, his govt us busy pursuing 'homogenise India' project. Is Modi showing a pseudo face of liberalism?

May 29, 2017

Kerala beef fest: Rahul Gandhi faces flak from BJP despite condemning cow slaughter [GRAPHIC VIDEO]

Three Kerala Youth Congress workers have been suspended after Rahul Gandhi has condemned the slaughter of cattle by them. He is facing flak from the BJP which claims the man who led the protest is a close aide of his. See what happened here.

May 29, 2017

Angela Merkel: Europe must take its fate in its own hands

In a speech during the campaign trail for the upcoming German elections, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that she believes Europe should look after itself and not rely on others, for example the US or UK. I can only say that we Europeans must really take our fate into our own hands, Merkel said one day after the end of the G7 summit in Sicily.

May 28, 2017

A day after meeting slain Sabzar's family, JKLF chairman Yasin Malik arrested

On Saturday, May 27, Malik visited Ratsuna village in Tral where he met the family members of killed Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Bhat and Faizan Ahmad.

May 28, 2017

Acknowledging Kashmir issue a challenge for Modi govt, Rajnath says Centre will come up with 'permanent solution'

Speaking to a national channel, Singh reiterated what he had said in Sikkim a week ago: the central government will come up with a 'permanent solution' for Kashmir.

May 28, 2017

Sri Lanka floods: Thankfully, Indian media did not go on a PR overdrive as it had during Nepal quake

During the 2015 Nepal earthquake, India's image received a serious beating after its media indulged in PR excesses, upsetting the Himalayan country. This time in Sri Lanka, India's relief response has been more mature.

May 28, 2017

Saharanpur: Dalits now know the 'political' has failed them; have decided to do it themselves

The atrocities against the Dalits in Narendra Modi era have pushed them towards a counter-attack. The BJP, which has been originally thrived on an ideology of exclusivity, will find it hard to find a middle path among all contradictions.

May 28, 2017

Trump tells 'confidants' U.S. will leave Paris climate deal: Axios

Trump, who has previously called global warming a hoax, came under concerted pressure from the other leaders to honor the 2015 Paris Agreement on curbing carbon emissions.

May 28, 2017

Punjab minister Rana Singh's cook is now the owner of a Rs 26 crore sand mine

Three of the minister's other employees also bagged mining contracts at an e-auction conducted on May 19 and 20.

May 27, 2017

Palestinian prisoners end mass hunger strike after securing concessions

Around 1,100 hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners ended their 40-day fast. They reached a compromise with Israel on additional family visits. Israel agreed to allow the inmates a second family visit each per month. 18 prisoners are being treated in hospital because of the hunger strike.Palestinians rallied behind the hunger strikers as national heroes. More than 6,000 Palestinians are currently in prison for offences linked to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

May 27, 2017

India announces $500 million line of credit to Mauritius

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says it is a "good example" of India's commitment towards Mauritius after meeting the country's PM Pravind Jugnauth.

May 27, 2017