Politics

DA Case: Karnataka Govt Moves Supreme Court against Jayalalithaa's Acquittal; Wants Stay on HC Order

The Siddaramaiah-led government said that the High Court order was "a farce and illegal".

Jun 23, 2015

Former MP Sivaraman Quits Congress, Returns to CPI(M)

In February 2010, he had left the CPI(M) and joined Congress.

Jun 22, 2015

Philip Hammond: Iran will need to show more flexibility to reach nuclear deal

Iran will need to show more flexibility to reach a nuclear deal with the six powers it is negotiating with, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said on Monday (22 June), suggesting the talks might go on beyond a 30 June deadline.

Jun 22, 2015

Hamid Ansari Not Invited to Yoga Day Event at Rajpath: Vice President's Office

The statement from VP's office came after BJP's Ram Madhav questioned Ansari's absence from Yoga Day event.

Jun 22, 2015

Lalit Modi Visa Row: BJP Rules out Resignation by Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje

Apparently, the BJP took a firm stand after Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh met PM Narendra Modi on Thursday night.

Jun 19, 2015

EU Referendum: Five ways your life will change if Britain leaves the EU

Here are the five most likely changes for Brits if a Brexit takes place.

Jun 19, 2015

Martin Schulz tells Britain: In Europe the solution comes from compromise

European Parliament President Martin Schulz on Thursday (18 June) urged Britain to choose compromise over confrontation, as Prime Minister David Cameron tries to renegotiate UKs ties with the EU before holding an in-out membership referendum by the end of 2017.

Jun 19, 2015

Pakistani TV Channel Lauds Jayalalithaa's Free Rice Scheme for Mosques During Ramzan

The J Jayalalithaa government provides about 4,500 tonnes of rice to 3,000 mosques during Ramzan.

Jun 19, 2015

Disproportionate Assets Case: CBI Begins Probe Against Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh

Himachal Pradesh BJP president Satpal Singh Satti has demanded Virbhadra Singh's resignation.

Jun 18, 2015

AAP Hits Back, Says Goa Minister's BSc Degree is Fake

While the AAP threatened to file a police complaint if minister Sudin Dhavalikar didn't respond in 24 hours, Dhavalikar's party MGP said the allegation was baseless.

Jun 18, 2015

Yemen: Isis claims responsibility for car bombs in Sanaa

Car bombs killed or injured at least 50 people near mosques and the headquarters of Yemens dominant Houthi group in Sanaa on Wednesday (17 June), in coordinated attacks claimed by Islamic State (Isis).

Jun 18, 2015

Another Emergency Can't be Ruled Out, Says Advani; Kejriwal Gives it Anti-Modi Twist

Advani said judiciary is more responsible than other institutions for a well functioning democracy in India today.

Jun 18, 2015

Hillary Clinton to unveil plan to help US graduates refinance student loans

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday (17 June) that she would soon roll out a plan to make college more affordable and help graduates who already have student loans refinance their debt.

Jun 18, 2015

Download 'Narendra Modi Mobile App'; Connect with the PM, Learn About his Day-to-Day Activities Digitally

The app, which is available for free for Android users, also provides access to his blog.

Jun 18, 2015

Oxfam seeks to reach 3m people in Syria

Global aid agency Oxfam wants to double to 3m the number of people it can reach inside Syria with water and hygiene projects, the head of Oxfams British office said on Tuesday (16 June) after meetings with officials in Damascus.

Jun 17, 2015