Politics

Nitish Kumar Demands Special Status for Bihar After Meeting Prime Minister Modi

Nitish raised the issue of losses to his state because of the 14th Finance Commission recommendations.

Mar 26, 2015

Vikas Swarup, Author of Book That Inspired 'Slumdog Millionaire', Replaces Syed Akbaruddin as MEA Spokesperson

The 'Q&A' author is serving as the Joint Secretary at the Ministry of External Affairs.

Mar 26, 2015

Political Times: End of the road for Clarkson, Camerons VAT blow and Lord Brian May?

Senior politics reporter Ian Silvera rounds ups the week in Westminster.

Mar 26, 2015

No Special Treatment for VIPs During Water Supply Shortage: Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal says that in case of a water shortage in Delhi, his residence would be the first to bear the brunt of it.

Mar 26, 2015

Two Ukrainian officials arrested for corruption in front of TV cameras

Ukrainian police arrested two high-ranking officials on suspicion of corruption.

Mar 25, 2015

David Cameron drops VAT bombshell on Ed Miliband during Prime Ministers Questions

The prime minister promised a Tory government would not raise the rate from 20%.

Mar 25, 2015

Manmohan Moves SC against Summons in Coal Block Case

Besides the former prime minister, the Special Court also summoned Birla and the former coal secretary PC Parakh.

Mar 25, 2015

J&K Police Book Asiya Andrabi for Unfurling Pakistani Flag on Pakistan's National Day; BJP, Congress Welcome It

The separatist leader not only unfurled the Pakistani flag, she even sang the country's national anthem.

Mar 25, 2015

Get Rewarded for Finding 'Amethi's Missing Leader': Posters Ridicule Rahul Gandhi in UP

The posters also highlight some of the problems of Amethi - poor health services and bad roads.

Mar 25, 2015

Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav's Son Found Dead in Lucknow

Shailesh Yadav was one of the accused in the Vyapam scam, which was unearthed in 2013.

Mar 25, 2015

India in Talks to Export Drones, Spy Equipment to US

India, the world's largest importer of arms, is reportedly in discussions to export defence equipment to the US and its allies in a major step forward in enhancing security ties.

Mar 25, 2015

DK Ravi's Death: Karnataka Government Gives CBI 3 Months to Complete Investigation

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had earlier said that the government never wanted the matter to be swept under the carpet.

Mar 25, 2015

David Cameron booed and heckled by pensioners over NHS record at Age UK event

David Cameron booed and heckled by pensioners over NHS record at Age UK event

Mar 24, 2015

Canada to launch airstrikes against Isis in Syria and Iraq

Canada will expand its military mission against Islamic State (IS) by launching air strikes.

Mar 24, 2015

Queen guitarist Brian May considers future House of Lords seat

EXCLUSIVE: The rock legend said he would have to consider taking a peerage if he was offered one.

Mar 24, 2015