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The curious timing of the fall of Arvind Kejriwal, Lalu Prasad: Is BJP winning back Delhi & Bihar it lost in 2015?

The AAP and RJD leaders who had led from the front to decimate Narendra Modi-Amit Shah's BJP in 2015 are facing serious charges of corruption. Is this the BJP's chance to strike back?

May 8, 2017

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Protesters take to French streets after Emmanuel Macron victory

Protesters who didnt believe in either of the candidates in the French presidential election took to the streets on 7 May to voice their frustration in having to vote for someone they did not support. The victory for Emmanuel Macron over Marine Le Pen comes amid one of the lowest turnouts in recent French history with 25% of voters abstaining.

May 8, 2017

AAP leader Sanjay Singh speaks on Mishra-Kejriwal episode; says it's a game to humiliate AAP

Mishra held a press conference on Sunday, May 7, claiming that he saw Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain pay Rs. 2 crore to Kejriwal.

May 8, 2017

Sacked AAP minister Kapil Mishra submits evidence to ACB in the Rs 400 crore water tanker case

Mishra had made shocking allegations against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal accusing him of taking Rs 2 crore from Health Minister Satyendra Jain. He has said that he would go to the CBI to submit proof related to the case.

May 8, 2017

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French elections 2017: Britain believed in evolution, France in revolution; now things have changed

The voters of France have surprised the world by not backing a far-right candidate in the presidential elections. On the other hand, Britain, which has been known for its reformist history, has opted for a revolutionary zeal.

May 8, 2017

Aam Aadmi Party's failure is not a political tragedy; it's a blow to India's quest for alternative politics

Like Bhishma in Mahabharata, Arvind Kejriwal also ignored his guru's appeal and paid the price. IBT analyses how the man, who was being seen as a rising star not long ago, dug his own grave.

May 8, 2017

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Le Pen calls on all patriots to constitute a

Marine Le Pen addresses supporters after conceding defeat, calling on all patriots to constitute a new political force

May 8, 2017

Emmanuel Macron to become youngest president of France: French defy anti-immigration sentiments that fuelled Brexit and Donald Trump election

Emmanuel Macron defeated his rival, the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, by a comfortable margin in the French presidential election.

May 8, 2017

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President elect Macron says want to unite torn France during presidency

President elect Macrons first speech after results.

May 8, 2017

Have to make northeast a gateway to southeast Asia: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi, while addressing the centenary celebrations of voluntary organisation Bharat Sevashram Sangha in Shillong, said that the dream to "make the northeast a gateway for southeast Asia" would not be realised if this "gateway" was dirty.

May 7, 2017

AAP denies Mishra's allegations against Kejriwal even as Congress, BJP demand Delhi CM's resignation

Mishra alleged that Jain "has settled land deals worth Rs 50 crore for Kejriwal's relatives" and that when he asked the Delhi CM about the money, Kejriwal said that a lot of things "happen" in politics that "cannot be explained."

May 7, 2017

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Thousands of women march in protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Tens of thousands of women marched through cities in Venezuela to protest President Nicolás Maduro.The protesters called for peace after weeks of violent protests in the country. At least 37 people have died in anti-Maduro protests since early April.Protesters call for the presidential election to be moved forward from 2018 opposition activists to be freed and humanitarian aid from abroad.Maduro plans to set up a constituent assembly with extended powers to control the crisis-hit country.

May 7, 2017

Mangal Pandey takes over as BJP state in-charge of Himachal Pradesh

Pandey is also a Member of Legislative Council (MLC) in Bihar and is currently the BJP in-charge of the state.

May 7, 2017

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France goes to polls with EUs fate hanging in the balance

Polls have opened for the second round of the French presidential election. Centrist Emmanuel Macron stands against anti-immigrant far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. Preliminary results will be announced at 7pm GMT.Tight security is meant to protect the 67,000-odd polling stations from possible terrorist attacks.A day before the election hackers leaked a number of documents from Macrons campaign staff. Election officials warned media to not publish the leaked data to avoid influencing the election.

May 7, 2017

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Diane Abbott denies that Jeremy Corbyn is toxic after Labour local election losses

The Shadow Home Secretary also rebuffed the idea that disappointing local election results mean the upcoming general election on 8 June is done and dusted.

May 5, 2017

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