Politics

Government not engaging in talks on GST, land bill: Rahul Gandhi

"Democracy is about conversation; it is important that it is allowed," he said.

Nov 25, 2015

Ready for 'intolerance' debate in winter session of Parliament, says government

A positive "tone and tenor" among all parties augurs well for a "productive" session, says Venkaiah Naidu.

Nov 25, 2015

Turkey may lose billions in tourism as Russia asks citizens to avoid visits

Russians make the second-largest market for Turkish tourism.

Nov 25, 2015

Emergency in Tunisia after suicide bomber kills 13 in Tunis attack

Tunisia has imposed a nationwide state of emergency following the blast.

Nov 25, 2015

BJP netas imposing Hindi pronunciation of Assamese names, invading Assam: CM Tarun Gogoi

Gogoi claims 'Hindi-speaking people' are trying to 'invade' Assam.

Nov 25, 2015

Iran's Khamenei urges Iraqis to resist US' 'plans to divide Iraq'

Iran has protested about US' policy in Iraq several times this year.

Nov 25, 2015

China: People's Liberation Army set to be revamped from Soviet to Western model

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday launched the process of overhauling the army.

Nov 25, 2015

Anandiben Patel blames Congress for turning Patels against her for political gain

She claimed that the community was returning to the BJP, where it belonged

Nov 25, 2015

Crimea blackout: Russia to retaliate by cutting gas, coal supplies to Ukraine

Pro-Ukrainian activists prevented repairs to the damaged pylons and associated power lines.

Nov 25, 2015

France's far-right party making gains; may win regional election: poll

This is a result of persistent public discontent over the government's poor economic and financial scores.

Nov 25, 2015

Two Russian pilots believed alive, seeking their release: Turkey

Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MÄ°T) is in contact with the rebel groups to hand over the pilots alive to Turkey.

Nov 25, 2015

TRS retains Warangal Lok Sabha seat by record margin

Pasunuri Dayakar of the TRS polled 6,15,403 votes against 1,56,315 votes of Sarve Satyanarayana of the Congress.

Nov 25, 2015

Goan-origin Antonio Costa is new Prime Minister of Portugal

Son of Orlando da Costa, a Portuguese writer of Goan descent, Antonia Costa is known as the 'Gandhi of Lisbon'.

Nov 24, 2015

Russian warplane downed: Putin warns of 'serious consequences'

"We will never tolerate such crimes like the one committed today," Putin said.

Nov 24, 2015

Mamata slams Narendra Modi govt for 'double standards' on flood relief

"Why do they make us feel that Tamil Nadu is dear to them and not West Bengal?" asked Banerjee.

Nov 24, 2015