Politics

Mob-lynching cases increasing as elections are nearing: Mallikarjun Kharge

In the wake of yet another mob lynching of a man in Alwar, Rajasthan, over alleged cow smuggling, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge is of the opinion that similar incidents of public violence is increasing as elections are approaching closer.

Jul 22, 2018

After Rahul's hug, Narendra Modi should get medical test: Subramanian Swamy

After Rahul Gandhi's hug, Narendra Modi should get medical test: Subramanian Swamy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy responded to his tweet on sarcastically suggesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get a medical test after Congress president Rahul Gandhi's hug.

Jul 22, 2018

BJP president Amit Shah addresses at "Prabudhajan Sammelan" in Noida, Uttar Pradesh on June 30, 2016.

Amit Shah added to Delhi BJP's 1,800 WhatsApp groups to combat fake news

As the BJP gears up for the 2019 general election, the Delhi unit has created 1,800 WhatsApp groups which Amit Shah has joined in a bid to combat the spread of fake news within the party.

Jul 22, 2018

Rahul Gandhi chairs revamped Congress Working Committee meeting; discusses strategies for Lok Sabha elections

Congress president Rahul Gandhi had reconstituted the Congress high command with a mix of highly-experienced partymen and next-generation leaders. The revamped Congress committee includes 23 regular members, 19 permanent invitees, and nine special invitees.

Jul 22, 2018

Nawaz Sharif's younger brother Shehbaz vows to make Pakistan better than India

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif also claimed that he would take Pakistan at par with Malaysia and Turkey. He added that he would visit Mahathir Mohamad and Tayyip Erdogan to learn from them and make Pakistan a great nation again

Jul 22, 2018

Nawaz Sharif's key party member Hanif Abbasi handed life imprisonment in ephedrine quota case

The case involved illegal allocation of ephedrine quotas worth 7 billion Pakistani rupees to two pharmaceutical companies. Besides PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi, Ali Musa Gilani -- son of former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani, and former health minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin were also accused in the case.

Jul 22, 2018

A town in Pakistan that does not vote; here's why citizens of Rabwah are forced to abstain

There are no campaign posters in the town of Rabwah, and no election rallies on its streets. Though they could be an influential bloc in a key electoral battleground, nearly 90 percent of its residents will not vote in a July 25 poll.

Jul 21, 2018

Chandrababu Naidu promises to make Andhra Pradesh the 'innovation valley' of India

The AP government's vision 2036 for Amaravati is to develop it into a media hub of global standards with a long-term vision to host International events like Cannes Film festival and the Grammys.

Jul 21, 2018

YSR Congress calls for state-wide bandh in Andhra Pradesh on July 24

The YSR Congress called upon all political parties to make the shutdown a success. The opposition also demanded the resignation of all MPs of the state's ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

Jul 21, 2018

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PM Modi addresses sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur

This is Modi's third visit to the state in less than a month; it is believed to be extremely pivotal in the run-up to the general elections as UP has 80 Lok Sabha seats.

Jul 21, 2018

Mamata Banerjee, Darjeeling, West Bengal CM, Gorkhaland, Bimal Gurung

Mamata Banerjee is the most successful leader across India, claims Trinamool leader

Partha Chatterjee, the state's Education Minister, claimed that the people of Bengal will accept no one but Mamata Banerjee as their leader.

Jul 21, 2018

US expresses concerns over LeT-affiliated candidates contesting in Pakistan elections

In an official statement, the US State Department said that it has amended its Foreign Terrorist Organisation designation of LeT to add the Milli Muslim League as a "Lashkar alias."

Jul 21, 2018

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Branded as BJP's B team in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK faces an uphill task for 2019 general elections

If the party ties up with the BJP formally, AIADMK would have a much tougher battle on its hands given the public mood against the state government and especially the Modi government in the Centre.

Jul 21, 2018

US oil giants to lobby against tighter Russia sanctions

Oil companies such as Exxon Mobil have been vocal about their stance against Russia sanctions. Opponents claim sanctions unfairly penalise U.S. companies.

Jul 21, 2018

Despite Kim's promises, US to keep pressure on North Korea

The US has asked the UN Security Council to keep its sanctions on North Korea, stating violations by Pyongyang despite Kim Jong Un's promise to denuclearise.

Jul 21, 2018

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Politics

Mob-lynching cases increasing as elections are nearing: Mallikarjun Kharge

After Rahul Gandhi's hug, Narendra Modi should get medical test: Subramanian Swamy

Amit Shah added to Delhi BJP's 1,800 WhatsApp groups to combat fake news

Rahul Gandhi chairs revamped Congress Working Committee meeting; discusses strategies for Lok Sabha elections

Nawaz Sharif's younger brother Shehbaz vows to make Pakistan better than India

Nawaz Sharif's key party member Hanif Abbasi handed life imprisonment in ephedrine quota case

A town in Pakistan that does not vote; here's why citizens of Rabwah are forced to abstain

Chandrababu Naidu promises to make Andhra Pradesh the 'innovation valley' of India

YSR Congress calls for state-wide bandh in Andhra Pradesh on July 24

PM Modi addresses sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur

Mamata Banerjee is the most successful leader across India, claims Trinamool leader

US expresses concerns over LeT-affiliated candidates contesting in Pakistan elections

Branded as BJP's B team in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK faces an uphill task for 2019 general elections

US oil giants to lobby against tighter Russia sanctions

Despite Kim's promises, US to keep pressure on North Korea

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]