Politics

Japanese PM announces he won't run for ruling party president

Japanese PM Kishida to step down amid slush-fund scandal

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday that he won't run in the presidential election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in September.

Aug 15, 2024

NY India Day Parade to feature floats of 4 religions representing nation's 'unity in diversity'

NY India Day Parade: Floats of 4 religions represent 'Unity in Diversity' theme this year

The annual India Day Parade in New York City on Sunday will feature four floats representing the nation's religions and symbolizing its "unity in diversity", but some Muslim and other groups are protesting the inclusion of the Hindu tableau because it depicts the Ayodhya Temple.

Aug 15, 2024

K'taka PWD min for revision of guarantee schemes; Home Min says not discussed in Cabinet

The Karnataka PWD Minister is pushing for the revision of the Congress' five guarantee schemes in the state.

Aug 14, 2024

A file picture of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who resigned from her position

'Observe Aug 15 as National Mourning Day', Sheikh Hasina appeals to supporters in Bangladesh

Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina broke her silence, urging citizens to observe August 15 as National Mourning Day, commemorating the 1975 assassination of her father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She condemned recent violence, sabotage, and the ransacking of the PM House, seeking justice and respect for the nation's legacy.

Aug 14, 2024

NCP(SP) alleges surveillance on Supriya Sule, demands clarification from Maha Home Dept

Supriya Sule under surveillance, alleges NCP(SP)

Chief Spokesman, Mahesh Tapase, has raised serious concerns over the potential surveillance of party MP Supriya Sule by certain agencies.

Aug 14, 2024

No interim bail to CM Kejriwal, SC issues notice to CBI

SC issues notice to CBI on Delhi CM Kejriwal's bail plea

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to release Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on interim bail from Tihar jail in connection with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case linked to alleged excise policy scam.

Aug 14, 2024

Japan PM Kishida to withdraw from party leadership race

Japan PM Kishida prepares to quit, withdraws from LDP leadership race

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday that he will not run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election next month, according to media reports.

Aug 14, 2024

NCP to celebrate Independence Day by reading the Constitution

NCP to celebrate Independence Day by reading Constitution's Preamble across Maharashtra

The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will celebrate Independence Day by reading the Preamble of the Constitution across Maharashtra.

Aug 14, 2024

Misinfo-triggered riots: UK Police arrest 1,000 people

UK police have arrested over 1,000 individuals in connection with recent riots involving violence, arson, and looting, which were sparked by misinformation. Many have been charged and jailed, with sentences ranging from vandalism to violent disorder.

Aug 14, 2024

'Make in Bharat for the World' has become a reality: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and IT and I&B, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday said the aim of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme is to build scale in domestic manufacturing, as tech giant Apple exceeded its export targets in the first four months of the current fiscal.

Aug 13, 2024

Indian diaspora can help boost digital collaborations, create skill pool: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said that the Indian diaspora can help create synergy for digital collaborations for the world economies while helping the country create the necessary skilled pool for emerging technologies.

Aug 13, 2024

Pawan Khera questions doctor safety after Kolkata tragedy

Pawan Khera questions lack of safety of doctors after Kolkata tragedy

Expressing concern over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday questioned whether the country was providing a safe environment for people in the medical profession.

Aug 13, 2024

SEBI chief rebuts Hindenburg charges, calls it 'character assassination attempt'

Hindenburg row: Congress to launch nation-wide stir on Aug 22, demanding JPC probe

While Hindenburg Research's 'big' revelations turned out to be a damp squib, the Congress is not in a mood to relent and is set to corner the Modi government over US-based agency's 'findings', in relation to Security and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) chief.

Aug 13, 2024

Musk tries to educate climate change sceptic Trump on greenhouse gas peril, renewable energy

Elon Musk, the electric car magnate, sought to educate Republican Party Presidential candidate Donald Trump about climate change, greenhouse gases, and the future of renewable energy.

Aug 13, 2024

INDIA bloc covering up crimes of its associates: BJP blasts SP, Bengal govt

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday blasted the Samajwadi Party (SP) as well as the TMC government in Bengal over sexual assault cases, protection of the accused by their political masters and also brazen attempts by INDIA bloc to 'downplay' the tragic incidents.

Aug 13, 2024

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Politics

Japanese PM Kishida to step down amid slush-fund scandal

NY India Day Parade: Floats of 4 religions represent 'Unity in Diversity' theme this year

K'taka PWD min for revision of guarantee schemes; Home Min says not discussed in Cabinet

'Observe Aug 15 as National Mourning Day', Sheikh Hasina appeals to supporters in Bangladesh

Supriya Sule under surveillance, alleges NCP(SP)

SC issues notice to CBI on Delhi CM Kejriwal's bail plea

Japan PM Kishida prepares to quit, withdraws from LDP leadership race

NCP to celebrate Independence Day by reading Constitution's Preamble across Maharashtra

Misinfo-triggered riots: UK Police arrest 1,000 people

'Make in Bharat for the World' has become a reality: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian diaspora can help boost digital collaborations, create skill pool: EAM Jaishankar

Pawan Khera questions lack of safety of doctors after Kolkata tragedy

Hindenburg row: Congress to launch nation-wide stir on Aug 22, demanding JPC probe

Musk tries to educate climate change sceptic Trump on greenhouse gas peril, renewable energy

INDIA bloc covering up crimes of its associates: BJP blasts SP, Bengal govt

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