Politics

Syria air strikes: Diane Abbott plays down Labour party split

British MPs voted on Wednesday (2 December) to launch bombing raids against Islamic State (IS) in Syria, supporting Prime Minister David Camerons case that the country needs to help destroy militants who are plotting to kill us.

Dec 3, 2015

Syria: British Tornado bombers make first strikes on Isis oilfield targets

The bombers took off from the RAF Akrotiri air base in Cyprus and returned safely.

Dec 3, 2015

Rahul Gandhi thanks people of Gujarat after Congress sweeps rural areas in civic polls

The BJP, however, won all six municipal corporations and a majority of the municipalities.

Dec 3, 2015

Isis releases video in which Russian spy is shown as confessing before being beheaded

The spy was said to have arrived in Isis territory through Turkey on assignment with Russia's Security Service, the FSB.

Dec 3, 2015

France shuts down 3 mosques indulging in Islamic radicalisation

It was the first time mosques are being closed in France "on grounds of radicalization."

Dec 3, 2015

British PM David Cameron urges use of 'Daesh' to demean the Islamic State

The acronym is closely related to Arabic words "Daes" (to trample) and "Dahes" (one who sows discord).

Dec 2, 2015

Moscow warns of retaliation for NATO's eastward expansion

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the decision to expand was not aimed at Russia.

Dec 2, 2015

Oldham West by-election: Can Labour face down UKIP threat?

Dec 2, 2015

Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali to perform twice in Kerala in January 2016

Ustad Ghulam Ali will perform at events organised by Swaralaya in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode.

Dec 2, 2015

Syria air strikes: Watch Alex Salmond blast David Cameron over terrorist sympathisers remarks

The SNP firebrand urged the prime minister to apologise for the deeply insulting comments.

Dec 2, 2015

Kerala: Solar scam accused claims CM Oommen Chandy took Rs 5.5 crore bribe

Accused Biju Radhakrishan claimed the money was given in three instalments to the chief minister.

Dec 2, 2015

Vellapally Natesan should quit his post, says Congress

KPCC leader's demand comes after case registered against Natesan for 'hate speech.

Dec 2, 2015

Visibly upset Modi leaves Lok Sabha amid uproar

Opposition MPs' demand for minister V K Singh's resignation over remark on Dalits irks prime minister.

Dec 2, 2015

Brazilian campaign shows way to tackle online racist comments

The campaign - "Virtual racism, real consequences" - is run by Criola, an organisation founded in 1992 and led by black women.

Dec 2, 2015

Gujarat civic election result: Congress wins big in PM Modi's home district; BJP wins all 6 corporations

The counting for the recently held Gujarat civic polls began on Wednesday.

Dec 2, 2015

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Politics

Syria air strikes: Diane Abbott plays down Labour party split

Syria: British Tornado bombers make first strikes on Isis oilfield targets

Rahul Gandhi thanks people of Gujarat after Congress sweeps rural areas in civic polls

Isis releases video in which Russian spy is shown as confessing before being beheaded

France shuts down 3 mosques indulging in Islamic radicalisation

British PM David Cameron urges use of 'Daesh' to demean the Islamic State

Moscow warns of retaliation for NATO's eastward expansion

Oldham West by-election: Can Labour face down UKIP threat?

Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali to perform twice in Kerala in January 2016

Syria air strikes: Watch Alex Salmond blast David Cameron over terrorist sympathisers remarks

Kerala: Solar scam accused claims CM Oommen Chandy took Rs 5.5 crore bribe

Vellapally Natesan should quit his post, says Congress

Visibly upset Modi leaves Lok Sabha amid uproar

Brazilian campaign shows way to tackle online racist comments

Gujarat civic election result: Congress wins big in PM Modi's home district; BJP wins all 6 corporations

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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