Politics

Ezhava leader Vellapally Natesan to form new Kerala party on December 5

Natesan is seen as a political tool the RSS is using to split the ranks of the lower Ezhava caste.

Nov 22, 2015

65 percent voting in panchayat elections in Jharkhand despite Maoist threats

The polls were held amid tight security and threats by Maoists, officials said.

Nov 22, 2015

US hopes F-35s will be allowed in race to replace Canada's CF-18 jets

A decision not to go with the F-35s could raise hopes for Boeing's F/A-18E/F fighters.

Nov 22, 2015

Modi, Kejriwal should not become enemy in politics: Venkaiah Naidu

'We need to respect people's mandate to Modi and Kejriwal,' says urban development minister

Nov 22, 2015

ASEAN establishes 'community' in summit for freer movement of trade and capital

Declaration signed by leaders of 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Kuala Lumpur.

Nov 22, 2015

US Navy likely to decide on new carrier-based drone in 2017 budget

More information about the new drone is expected in the coming months.

Nov 22, 2015

South China Sea: Avoid political provocation, China warns US

China insists it has undisputed sovereignty over most of the South China Sea.

Nov 22, 2015

In the wake of Paris attacks, concerns over France curbing basic rights

Civil libertarians say crackdown could leave basic rights curtailed even after crisis.

Nov 22, 2015

Amid voters' woes, 47 percent turnout in Gujarat local polls

The two-phase Gujarat civic polls are being held in 572 municipal wards.

Nov 22, 2015

Gujarat civic body polls: 10 things to know about municipal elections

A total of 1,856 candidates are contesting across 568 seats in six municipal corporations - Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Jamnagar, Rajkot and Bhavnagar

Nov 21, 2015

Asean summit: Anti-Obama and TPP protesters march on first day

Several groups in Malaysia gathered outside the venue for the 27th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (21 November) to protest against US President Barack Obama and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement. One protester said Obama should never have been invited to Malaysia.

Nov 21, 2015