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IMF members set aside trade split as French vote rattles nerves

Concerns that far-right leader Marine Le Pen and far-left rival Jean-Luc Mélenchon, both critics of the European Union, could top the field in Sunday's (April 23) vote.

Apr 23, 2017

Drought-hit Tamil Nadu farmers drink own urine even as AIADMK moves close to a merger

Farmers have been taking to different forms of protest at the Jantar Mantar since March 15 hoping to draw the attention of the Central Government and the AIADMK toward the severe drought in Tamil Nadu.

Apr 23, 2017

MCD Elections 2017 updates: AAP vs BJP battle intensifies, as Congress fancies an outsider's chance

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal looks to wrest control of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi from the BJP. Will he succeed? Read to know how the polling is taking place.

Apr 23, 2017

AIADMK merger talks: O Panneerselvam to be CM, Palaniswami to be party chief; is Amma's legacy intact?

The EPS and OPS factions of the AIADMK have been in talks for a few weeks, looking for a merger. Read to find out how they have reached a point where that reunion looks very real.

Apr 22, 2017

BJP pitching in Rajinikanth's name for next President of India?

Rajinikanth's name is reportedly being considered for the next President of India, as Pranab Mukherjee's tenure will end in July.

Apr 22, 2017

Hashtag Wars missing in Delhi MCD poll: #CongressWinningMCD trends, as BJP and AAP remain silent

While #Jhaaduman was coined by BJP to criticise AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, AAP supporters on Twitter are hailing the hashtag to support him.

Apr 22, 2017

New Uttar Pradesh DGP Sulkhan Singh promises to crack down on cow vigilantes

Sulkhan Singh, the new Uttar Pradesh DGP, succeeded Javeed Ahmad and said that he will issue standing orders that will clear up all the doubts about anti-Romeo squads and their functioning.

Apr 22, 2017

Ravi Shankar Prasad stirs controversy by claiming 'Muslims don't vote for BJP' but it still gave them 'proper sanctity'

Ravi Shankar Prasad was speaking at a New Delhi event when he made some comments about Muslims that may kick up a row and badly affect the BJP. Read to know how.

Apr 22, 2017

Rajnath Singh appeals to states to ensure safety of Kashmiris saying they are 'equal citizens' of India

On Thursday, April 20, hoardings asking "stone-pelting Kashmiris" to leave Uttar Pradesh were seen in Meerut while a group of Kashmiri students were allegedly called terrorists and thrashed by local people in Rajasthan.

Apr 21, 2017

MCD elections 2017: Both Kejriwal's AAP & Modi's BJP have a big stake in this pivotal election

The MCD elections scheduled for April 23 might be a civic election, but it has major significance for both the AAP and the BJP, particularly the former. It is also a big opportunity for PM Narendra Modi to shed his 'outsider' tag.

Apr 21, 2017

India's democratic values are globally admired, says PM Modi

The PM feels that changing trends in the last 15-20 years have altered the dynamics, and competition can now play a big role in bringing a qualitative change.

Apr 21, 2017

Tamil Nadu: Deepa Jayakumar's husband Madhavan floats new political party MJDMK

Deepa and Madhavan had launched MGR Amma Deepa Peravai on February 24, but soon differences cropped up between the two following which Madhavan quit the party.

Apr 21, 2017

H-1B visa issue: Arun Jaitley 'strongly raises' issue with US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on 3-day visit to Washington DC

Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the issue of H1-B visas should be expanded to take into account the big US companies earning their profits in India.

Apr 21, 2017

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In Taj Mahal Hotel (Mansingh) vs NDMC case, Arvind Kejriwal scores second victory

On Thursday, April 20, the Supreme Court ruled against Tata Group's Taj Hotels and in favour of Delhi's civic body NDMC, dismissing petition to retain Mansingh Road property.

Apr 20, 2017

Ivanka Trump, Narendra Modi, Ashley Graham and Ryan Reynolds, among TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2017

Chance the Rapper, Viola Davis, La La Land's Emma Stone, John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Demi Lovato and Donald Glover on the top influential list of the year. Here's the complete list.

Apr 20, 2017

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