Politics

Who is Betsy DeVos, to-be-education secretary in Donald Trump administration?

DeVos is a billionaire philanthropist who is married to Dick DeVos, son of the co-founder of Amway.

Nov 24, 2016

Taliban want 'non-military' solution to Afghan problem, says negotiator

The extremist group is currently conducting internal discussions on issues that are to be put forward when bilateral talks resume.

Nov 24, 2016

Demonetisation row: 'In the long run, we are all dead,' says ex-PM Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha

The members of opposition parties stormed the well of the House shouting "bhag gaya bhai bhag gaya, Pradhan Mantri bhag gaya!"

Nov 24, 2016

The right-wing populists who could take power across Europe

Across Western Europe, right-wing populists are preparing for battles in major elections. Newsweek takes a look at four of the key figures involved in some of the biggest elections.

Nov 23, 2016

What is the Investigatory Powers Bill, aka. the Snoopers Charter?

The bill, described by NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden as the most extreme surveillance in the history of Western democracy, is expected to be codified into UK law by the beginning of 2017.

Nov 23, 2016

Iran says will 'react' if US breaks existing nuclear deal again

The current warning involves the Iran Sanctions Act, which the US House of Representatives has re-enacted, extending it by 10 years.

Nov 23, 2016

New US ambassador to UN: 10 things you need to know about Nikki Haley

She is the first female appointee to a Cabinet-level post by the President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov 23, 2016

Evening wrap: US elections possibly rigged, Bharat Bandh on Nov 28, Alicia Silverstone poses nude, and more

Read about Nikki Haley representing the US at the UN, and two Bahubali 2 videos leaked online.

Nov 23, 2016

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Aakrosh Diwas: Opposition calls for Bharat Bandh on Nov 28 to protest against note ban

Mamata Banerjee also held a protest at Jantar Mantar that was also joined by actress and Samajwadi Party member Jaya Bachchan.

Nov 23, 2016

Forbes blames Donald Trump for WWE's low viewership!

Monday Night Raw post Survivor Series 2016 has seen viewership fall up to 11.6% in the third hour.

Nov 23, 2016

Nigel Farage is very flattered by Donald Trumps UK ambassador comments

Interim Ukip leader Nigel Farage refused to rule out being the third man between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and US President-elect Donald Trump. Farage is the only UK politician to have met Trump since his election win, and campaigned for the controversial Republican earlier in 2016.

Nov 23, 2016

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Modi's demonetisation move good but FDI in retail still a taboo topic: CEO, Retailers Association of India

The demonetisation move by Modi has hit the retail sector due to the impact on cash transactions. In an exclusive chat with IBT, Kumar Rajagopalan talks about this and more.

Nov 23, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump vows to quit TPP trade deal on day one

US Defence Secretary expected in India on Dec 8; Pakistan key agenda

India and US shared parameters of the surgical strikes carried out by Indian Army in September during foreign secretary S Jaishankar's visit to the US last week.

Nov 23, 2016

Donald Trump says Nigel Farage should be UK’s US ambassador, causes outrage

On 21 November, US President-elect Donald Trump tweeted that Nigel Farage, leader of the controversial UK Independence Party, should be UK’s ambassador to the US.A firm supporter of Trump, Farage said he was flattered by the tweet in a phone call to BBC Breakfast, calling it “a bolt from the blue”. But according to Downing Street: “There is no vacancy.

Nov 22, 2016

Demonetisation: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia detained during AAP's march to Parliament

The Opposition demanded obituaries on those who died due to demonetisation and also compensation for the bereaved families.

Nov 22, 2016

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Politics

Who is Betsy DeVos, to-be-education secretary in Donald Trump administration?

Taliban want 'non-military' solution to Afghan problem, says negotiator

Demonetisation row: 'In the long run, we are all dead,' says ex-PM Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha

The right-wing populists who could take power across Europe

What is the Investigatory Powers Bill, aka. the Snoopers Charter?

Iran says will 'react' if US breaks existing nuclear deal again

New US ambassador to UN: 10 things you need to know about Nikki Haley

Evening wrap: US elections possibly rigged, Bharat Bandh on Nov 28, Alicia Silverstone poses nude, and more

Aakrosh Diwas: Opposition calls for Bharat Bandh on Nov 28 to protest against note ban

Forbes blames Donald Trump for WWE's low viewership!

Nigel Farage is very flattered by Donald Trumps UK ambassador comments

Modi's demonetisation move good but FDI in retail still a taboo topic: CEO, Retailers Association of India

US Defence Secretary expected in India on Dec 8; Pakistan key agenda

Donald Trump says Nigel Farage should be UK’s US ambassador, causes outrage

Demonetisation: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia detained during AAP's march to Parliament

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]