Politics

Isis in Syria: Fighters take control of main checkpoint into Aleppo

Islamic State (IS) has taken control of a major checkpoint in the Syrian city of Aleppo, amateur footage posted on the internet appears to show. A video clip said to be filmed on Sunday (25 October) purports to show the chaotic state of what is said to be a Syrian Army checkpoint after it was taken over by IS fighters. A caption on the video reads: A Syrian Army checkpoint situated on the road between Ithriya and Khanaser south of Aleppo, after Islamic State took control of it. October 25, 2015.

Oct 27, 2015

Political groups demand ban on suspect Sanatan Sanstha sect

Jayant Balaji Athvale, the founder of Sanatan Sanstha said Hindus who are indifferent towards cow slaughter "are not fit to live".

Oct 27, 2015

Hillary Clinton celebrates 68th birthday: Quotes by one of America's most influential women politician

As Hillary Clinton celebrates her 68th birthday, here are some of her famous quotes.

Oct 26, 2015

Ex-Navy Chief's open letter to President, PM on violence against minorities

Laxminarayan Ramdas said the government needs to act together and stop the acts of violence against the minorities.

Oct 26, 2015

Guatemalan comedian wins presidency in landslide - no joke

Jimmy Morales, a former TV comedian who has never held office, swept to power in Guatemalas presidential election on Sunday (25 October) after milking public anger over a corruption scandal that deepened distrust of the countrys political establishment.

Oct 26, 2015

Ukraine: Chewbacca arrested after campaigning for Darth Vader during elections

Footage shows man in Chewbacca costume arrested for canvassing voters on election day.

Oct 26, 2015

Karnataka: Security beefed up after sports minister is threatened by 'gangster'

The "gangster" held the minister responsible for Bajrang Dal activist Prashant Poojary's death on 9 October.

Oct 26, 2015

India-Africa Forum Summit kicks off in New Delhi

IAFS formally begins with senior officials meeting, India's foreign ofice spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.

Oct 26, 2015

Britain's Blair admits 2003 Iraq invasion played a part in the rise of IS

Blair apologised for some mistakes in planning the war in an interview on Sunday.

Oct 25, 2015

Denied visa to Kumaon lit fest, Pak author releases novel over Skype

The author's debut book is "Ashes, Wine and Dust".

Oct 25, 2015

Syria's Assad says ready to hold presidential elections, says RIA

Free Syrian Army rejects Moscow's idea of elections, calls it insincere.

Oct 25, 2015

China to the rescue in Nepal; prepares to supply fuel for blockaded nation

The Madhesi agitation and blockade has hit fuel and essential commodities supplies to the Himalayan nation.

Oct 25, 2015

IUML rules out any alliance with CPI(M) despite LDF overtures

We are steadfastly attached with the UDF, said IUML leader Shihab Thangal.

Oct 24, 2015

Amit Shah confident of NDA winning a two-thirds majority in Bihar

At Shah's rally in Saran district. the small ground was half empty.

Oct 24, 2015

Ukraine: Darth Vader and Peking Duck to run for Odessa mayors office

The main candidate of the Internet Party of Ukraine, named after the legendary Star Wars villain Darth Vader, is campaigning in Odessa, cruising through the town on a black van to the sound of the Imperial March from the saga.

Oct 24, 2015