Politics

'Illegal immigration saved my life': Trump recalls why he turned his head in interview with Elon Musk

Trump recalled that he had turned his head towards a chart on illegal immigration and that might have saved his life, agreeing with Musk. "Illegal immigration saved my life. You're right."

Aug 13, 2024

Trump loses cool, calls Kamala Harris names as pre-poll surveys project his declining lead in US Presidential race

Trump has called his Democratic rival for the White house, Vice President Kamala Harris a "radical Left lunatic," exposing his weakness in the wake of declining lead in pre-poll surveys.

Aug 13, 2024

Iran's newly appointed VP Zarif resigns from post within 10 days

Mohammad Javad Zarif has resigned from his new post as Iranian Vice-President for strategic affairs and head of the Centre for Strategic Studies, just 10 days after his appointment.

Aug 13, 2024

Cyberattack delays Trump interview to Elon Musk

The highly anticipated interview of former US President Donald Trump by Elon Musk on the social media platform X that the latter owns was way behind schedule because of technical issues.

Aug 13, 2024

Will hand over doctor's rape & murder case to CBI if police probe not done by Sunday, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday that the probe in the alleged rape and murder of the trainee doctor of Kolkata-based R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital will be handed over to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) if the Kolkata Police is unable to complete the investigation by next Sunday.

Aug 12, 2024

Rahul Gandhi following China's orders, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay

Questioning the alleged silence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on the unrest in Bangladesh, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar.

Aug 12, 2024

Rs 28,000 crore power debt repaid; J&K will continue to get cheaper electricity: LG Manoj Sinha

J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that the union territory administration has paid the huge power debt bill and the people here would continue to get cheaper electricity than other states and UTs.

Aug 12, 2024

Sharad Pawar lobs Maratha quota ball in Maha CM, Centre's court

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President, Sharad Pawar, on Monday called upon the Maharashtra and Union governments to resolve the vexed Maratha quota issue, expressing full support to any initiatives, including hiking the 50 per cent ceiling.

Aug 12, 2024

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Doctors halt elective services in West Bengal hospitals

Amid the growing anger and outrage over the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor, doctors across many hospitals of the country have joined the protests and halted elective services, demanding that the perpetrators of heinous crime be brought to book.

Aug 12, 2024

Experts visit Tungabhadra dam in Hosapete after crest gate washing away

Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu reached Tungabhadra dam in Karnataka on Monday to review the situation arising out of the washing away of one of the crest gates.

Aug 12, 2024

Centre issues guidelines for 'model solar village' under Muft Bijli Yojana scheme

The Union government has released guidelines for the implementation of a 'model solar village' under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Aug 12, 2024

New twist in YSRCP MLC's relationship with social media influencer

In a new twist to the case involving YSR Congress Party MLC Duvvada Srinivas, a woman, with whom he was allegedly maintaining a relationship, on Sunday met with an accident in Srikakulam district.

Aug 12, 2024

'Had I surrendered Saint Martin Island...,': Sheikh Hasina's undelivered speech highlights US role

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has revealed that she could have remained in power if she had "surrendered" the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and "allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal"

Aug 12, 2024

Rammohan Naidu hopes Bhogapuram Airport will be ready before deadline

Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu on Sunday hoped that the construction of Bhogapuram International Airport would be completed before the deadline.

Aug 12, 2024

After Sisodia, CM Kejriwal moves SC challenging his arrest by CBI

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has petitioned the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the CBI in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam.

Aug 12, 2024