Politics

Modi to Offer Assistance to Island Nations in Indian Ocean to Counter China

Narendra Modi is expected to stress on approval of 500 MW power plant in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.

Mar 5, 2015

Indonesia Rejects Bali Nine Prisoner Swap with Australia

Australia was reportedly willing to swap three convicted Indonesian drug criminals in exchange for the two Australians.

Mar 5, 2015

New Zealand Spies on Pacific Neighbours for US-led 'Five Eyes' Alliance, Snowden's Documents Reveal

The country was "selling out" its relations with "closest, friendliest and most vulnerable" neighbours in order to remain a close ally of the US

Mar 5, 2015

Faridabad: Ranbir Kapoor Hoists World's Largest, Tallest Indian Flag [PHOTOS]

Along with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah and Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar , Ranbir Kapoor unfurled the world's largest and tallest Indian flag in Faridabad.

Mar 5, 2015

Arvind Kejriwal Wanted Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav Out of AAP's PAC

The two were criticised for not having faith in the Delhi election team.

Mar 5, 2015

Kejriwal Resigns Again: Déjà Vu or Hyped-up Hysteria?

Arvind Kejriwal's resignation as AAP convenor may well have averted a massive political crisis.

Mar 4, 2015

Ukraine Crisis: Gen Martin Dempsey Says US Must Give 'Lethal Aid' to Ukraine

"I think we should absolutely consider proving lethal aid (to Ukraine)," says Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Martin Dempsey

Mar 4, 2015

'India's Daughter': Rape Documentary Banned; Permission Conditions Violated, Says Rajnath Singh

Documentary-maker Leslee Udwin said she sought written permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs as well as Tihar jail authorities.

Mar 4, 2015

Youth Congress Leader Sachin Pilot Injured in Lathicharge

Around 30 Youth Congress workers and veteran party leaders were lathicharged for marching towards the state assembly with the intention to gherao the House as a mark of protest.

Mar 4, 2015

Nigeria Fuel Scarcity: Currency Crisis or Politics to be Blamed?

Gasoline shortage has resulted in panic buying in the major cities.

Mar 4, 2015

NRI Supporters of Aam Aadmi Party Urge Unity

The appeal emailed to the committee was signed by AAP supporters from various countries

Mar 4, 2015

Arun Jaitley Fears Land Bill May Serve as Tool for Political Battle

Jaitley said that the bill on coal and minerals would be passed by the Rajya Sabha without much obstacle as they are "logical and rational".

Mar 4, 2015

'Iran is like Isis, Nazi Regime', Netanyahu Says in US Congress Speech [Full Text]

'Iran and ISIS are competing for the crown of militant Islam'.

Mar 4, 2015

Netanyahu Takes on Obama Over Iran Nuclear Deal, Faces US President's Snub

'It doesn't block Iran's path to the bomb. It paves Iran's path to the bomb', Netanyahu said.

Mar 4, 2015

AAP Ousts Bhushan, Yadav from Top Decision-Making Body

The announcement was made by party spokesman Kumar Vishwas after the meeting of the party's National Executive on Wednesday.

Mar 4, 2015