Politics

Sons of Trump: Mexican comedians hit back at Republican

Decked out in dark suits and outlandish blond wigs, a clutch of Mexicos most popular comedians lambasts Donald Trump as a dangerous buffoon in a new play that hits back over his anti-Mexican comments on the US election campaign trail.

Oct 6, 2015

Philippines: Manny Pacquiao declares he will fight for Senate seat

Philippine boxing world champion and congressman Manny Pacquiao announced on 5 October he will take up a new challenge by running for a Senate seat in national elections next year. Pacquiao, whose popularity transcends economic classes and makes him one of the most recognisable people in the Philippines, said he was looking at one of the 12 Senate seats up for grabs in May.

Oct 6, 2015

US to cooperate with Cuba on marine sanctuary

US Secretary of State John Kerry was in Chile on 5 October to strengthen President Obamas commitment to the development of marine sanctuaries in the United States and abroad, as part of an international forum at the coastal town of Vina del Mar.

Oct 6, 2015

Bengaluru : Narendra Modi, Angela Merkel visit Bosch

Both the national leaders discussed Indian government's 'Make in India' and 'Digitise India' initiatives for creating jobs and promote exports.

Oct 6, 2015

Jammu & Kashmir: Opposition disrupts assembly session, NC MLA suspended

The lawmakers stood on their seats and displayed banners that said: "Save article 35A".

Oct 6, 2015

Angela Merkel, Modi hold talks; emphasis on trade boost, Germany announces €1 billion solar power fund

Angela Merkel said more than 1,500 German companies are in India and more would be glad to open up in the country.

Oct 5, 2015

George Osborne: Whitehall will give councils control of £26bn in devolution revolution

The chancellor unveiled the major tax policy at the Conservative conference in Manchester.

Oct 5, 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, PM Modi to visit Bengaluru; to interact with Narayan Murthy, Azim Premji [where to watch LIVE]

Modi and Merkel will visit the facility of German auto company Bosch in Bengaluru.

Oct 5, 2015

Bihar polls 2015 Grand Alliance seat sharing: Complete list of Congress, JDU, RJD candidates

Here is the complete list of Mahagathbandhan candidates from Congress, Janata Dal United and Rashtriya Janata Dal.

Oct 5, 2015

Bihar election: Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM to field 24 candidates in Assembly polls

AIMIM Bihar president Akhtarul Imaan will contest from Kocha Daman constituency.

Oct 5, 2015

Isis head Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Ramadi to fight Iraqi forces, replaces foreign leaders with locals

Baghdadi was said to have been in Mosul earlier.

Oct 5, 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, PM Modi discuss UN reforms, clean energy; 18 MoUs signed [WATCH VIDEO]

The two leaders held talks at the third Inter-Governmental Consultations.

Oct 5, 2015

Samajwadi Party's Bihar chief will be arrested for taking bribe: Police

Police said that RJD legislator Surender Yadav will also be arrested on extortion charges.

Oct 4, 2015

Zac Goldsmith: Conservative London mayoral candidate admits huge challenge to beat Labour in 2016

The Richmond Park and North Kingston MP was selected the Tory mayoral candidate in online primary.

Oct 2, 2015

PoK video: 'World is watching, camera does not lie', India tells Pakistan

The viral video shows people protesting against the government in PoK regions such as Muzaffarabad, Gilgit and Kotli.

Oct 2, 2015