Politics

BJP Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot apologises for remarks on Indira, Rajiv Gandhi

The apology comes following uproar created by the Congress legislators in the lower house of the Parliament.

Nov 27, 2015

Climate change summit: Pessimistic projections on greenhouse gas emissions

They cite scientific studies indicating that their plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions until 2030 will come within 0.7C of an agreed 2C.

Nov 27, 2015

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar orders free electricity connection to all

The connections would be free, but users would be charged for the power consumed

Nov 27, 2015

All governments, prime ministers have contributed to India's progress: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi took a conciliatory tone while addressing the Lok Sabha during the Constitution debate.

Nov 27, 2015

China seeks military logistics facilities in Djibouti

China is seeking a base for services like fuelling, rest and reorganisation of troops.

Nov 27, 2015

PoK will remain in Pakistan, J&K will remain in India: Farooq Abdullah

The NC leader said that both the countries need to sort out differences through dialogue.

Nov 27, 2015

Palestine: Israeli forces kill 3 in West Bank clashes; Netanyahu strategy debated

Since 1 October Israeli forces have killed 91 Palestinians, some while carrying out assaults and others in clashes.

Nov 27, 2015

Jaitley slams Congress: Those who imposed Emergency now speak of Constitution

Jaitley was speaking in the Rajya Sabha during a discussion to mark B.R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary.

Nov 27, 2015

David Cameron calls for European cooperation on security

British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday (25 November) that stopping terrorist attacks such as the ones recently in Paris would require a pan-European effort, with better cooperation and border protection by EU member states. Camerons comments came during his official visit to Vienna, where he met with Austrias Chancellor Werner Faymann to discuss issues of EU reform, the fight Islamic State (IS) and the refugee crisis.

Nov 27, 2015