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Not just Beijing, New Delhi is having uneasy relations with Trivandrum, Kolkata, Agartala, Bengaluru as well

While the Modi government is more occupied with external foes like China, the fact that its relations with non-BJP ruled states are deteriorating is equally alarming. This has put the Indian federalism under a lot of stress.

Aug 16, 2017

Why did Doordarshan, All India Radio refuse to air Tripura CM's I-Day speech?

The Doordarshan and All India Radio refused to air Tripura CM's Independence Day speech even though the address had been recorded on August 12. Read on to know why

Aug 16, 2017

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Charlottesville Violence: Donald Trump blames 'both sides'; Celebs FURIOUS

US President Donald Trump addressed the media to blame both sides for the Charlottesville violence. People and celebs term the incident as "Charlottesville terrorist attack."

Aug 16, 2017

After Rahul Gandhi, 'missing' posters of Sonia Gandhi surface

A week after posters of Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi "missing" surfaced in Amethi, it was the turn of his mother and party chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday in Rae Bareli. Read to know more.

Aug 16, 2017

DMK Chief Karunanidhi admitted in Chennai hospital

DMK Chief M Karunanidhi has not been keeping well for some time. Read on to know more.

Aug 16, 2017

Kamal Haasan virtually demands Tamil Nadu chief minister's resignation; how will the AIADMK react?

Kamal Haasan virtually demanded Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami's resignation.

Aug 16, 2017

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White nationalist Richard Spencer says Donald Trump and alt-right are connected at a psychic level

The alt-right poster boy was speaking at a press conference on 14 August, two days after a woman was killed during the Unite the Right marches and subsequent clashes in Charlottesville. Spencer added that he believes U.S. President Donald Trump is the first true authentic nationalist in my lifetime.

Aug 15, 2017

'Should I commit suicide or spend life in asylum?' Assaulted Kerala actress pens letter to CM

The Malayalam actress has written a letter to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to draw his attention to the statements being made by Poonjar MLA PC George against her.

Aug 15, 2017

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President Trump condemns KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacist groups

Trump condemns specific hate groups he did not call out by name during his first remarks on the Charlottesville, VA.

Aug 15, 2017

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat defies order, unfurls tricolour in Kerala school

The RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was supposed to hoist the national flag at a school in Kerala on August 15.

Aug 15, 2017

Indian National flag evolved from different designs

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Watch how the Indian national flag evolved [VIDEO]

The national flag of India looked nothing like the present version of the flag. Here's how the Indian national flag went through several designs, since 1906.

Aug 14, 2017

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Unfurling glory: Top 5 Prime Ministers who hoisted India's flag on Independence Day [VIDEO]

From Nehru, the first head of the government, to present Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had the honour of hoisting the national tricolour at the historic Red Fort.

Aug 14, 2017