Politics

BJP launches MCD election manifesto: No new taxes, cleaner Delhi on the agenda

The BJP manifesto for MCD election enumerates various services and schemes such as Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi Yojana for food at subsidised rates for the poor, cleaner air and streets.

Apr 16, 2017

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal denies reports of rift with Kumar Vishvas

"I'm not angry with him, he's a family member," Kejriwal said. "He isn't just a party member; he's actually a family member.

Apr 16, 2017

Arvind Kejriwal lands in trouble for dubbing BJP and Election Commission as Duryodhan-Dhritrashtra

The BJP has also objected to the "misleading charge" made by the Delhi chief minister and his deputy Manish Sisodia against the party regarding hike in power and water tariffs.

Apr 16, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: Centre looking at situation 'very seriously' as Indian national's family plans to file mercy petition

Pakistan has also prepared a new dossier on Jadhav's involvement in espionage and sabotage activities in Karachi and Balochistan. The dossier will be submitted to the United Nations.

Apr 16, 2017

Akhilesh wants EC to answer on EVM tampering issue, ready for anti-BJP alliance with Mayawati

Yadav has lashed out at the Yogi Adityanath-led government for indulging in politics in the name of religion and for deploying Anti-Romeo Squads, which has led to several innocent people getting thrashed.

Apr 15, 2017

Byelection 2017 results round-up: Farooq Abdullah wins Srinagar for NC; DR Thapa clinches Upper Burtuk in Sikkim for SDF

Byelections in Srinagar were conducted amid tight security, even as eight protesters were killed in clashes with security forces. Read to know how the results turned out.

Apr 15, 2017

Irans Hassan Rouhani registers for second term in upcoming presidential elections

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will run in upcoming elections for a second term. Rouhani contributed to the landmark nuclear deal with six countries, including the US, in 2015. Hardliners in Iran believe he made too many concessions to reach a deal.Rouhani’s main rival in the elections will be conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi. Irans presidential elections will be held on 19 May.

Apr 15, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: India cancels maritime security talks as Pak denies consular access for 14th time

A delegation led by Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency (MSA) was scheduled to visit Delhi early next week to hold discussion of matters related to fishermen and search and rescue operations.

Apr 15, 2017

North Korea shows off new ICBM during founders day parade

North Korea is celebrating the 105th birthday of the state’s founder, Kim Il-sung. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a military parade in honour of his grandfather. New long-range and submarine-based missiles were part of the weapons displayed.The hermit state is on high alert after the US moved a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the region following North Korea’s latest long-range missile tests. North Korea warned the US it would retaliate any aggression in a ‘merciless manner’.

Apr 15, 2017

Srinagar by-poll 2017 result updates: Farooq Abdullah wins Lok Sabha by-election by more then 10,000 votes

The Srinagar by-election has been fraught with problems, and re-polling was held in 38 constituencies. Read to see how Farooq Abdullah won this Lok Sabha constituency.

Apr 15, 2017

Villagers recount impact of mother of all bombs strike in Afghanistan

The drop of a bomb by the US military on an Isis cave system has killed at least 36 militants. US officials said no civilians were harmed. Villagers three miles from the blast described the impact of the mother of all bombs.

Apr 14, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: India demands certified copy of chargesheet and verdict, to appeal against order

India also sought from Pakistan consular access to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Navy officer who was sentenced to death for spying by an army court in Pakistan recently.

Apr 14, 2017

BHIM App is a tribute to Ambedkar, a complete game-changer: PM Modi in Nagpur

PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar in Nagpur on the occasion of his 126th birth anniversary and also gave credit for the BHIM app to the Dalit icon and visionary leader of India.

Apr 14, 2017

Trump says Afghanistan bombing was another successful event

Following the drop of a GBU-43 bomb on an Isis target in Afghanistan, US President Donald Trump has praised the US military and called the mission a great success. At least 36 Isis militants were killed when the US forces dropped the biggest non-nuclear bomb ever used in a conflict on a tunnel complex.

Apr 14, 2017

What you need to know about the Mother of all Bombs used to bomb Isis in Afghanistan

The United States dropped a massive GBU-43 bomb, the largest non-nuclear bomb, in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday (April 13) on an Islamic State cave complex in Afghanistan. It was the first time this bomb has been used in combat.

Apr 14, 2017

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Politics

BJP launches MCD election manifesto: No new taxes, cleaner Delhi on the agenda

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal denies reports of rift with Kumar Vishvas

Arvind Kejriwal lands in trouble for dubbing BJP and Election Commission as Duryodhan-Dhritrashtra

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: Centre looking at situation 'very seriously' as Indian national's family plans to file mercy petition

Akhilesh wants EC to answer on EVM tampering issue, ready for anti-BJP alliance with Mayawati

Byelection 2017 results round-up: Farooq Abdullah wins Srinagar for NC; DR Thapa clinches Upper Burtuk in Sikkim for SDF

Irans Hassan Rouhani registers for second term in upcoming presidential elections

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: India cancels maritime security talks as Pak denies consular access for 14th time

North Korea shows off new ICBM during founders day parade

Srinagar by-poll 2017 result updates: Farooq Abdullah wins Lok Sabha by-election by more then 10,000 votes

Villagers recount impact of mother of all bombs strike in Afghanistan

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: India demands certified copy of chargesheet and verdict, to appeal against order

BHIM App is a tribute to Ambedkar, a complete game-changer: PM Modi in Nagpur

Trump says Afghanistan bombing was another successful event

What you need to know about the Mother of all Bombs used to bomb Isis in Afghanistan

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

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