Politics

Income Tax raids Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy's accountant: Reports

This is the second time in three months that the Income Tax has searched HB Sunil's home and office. His office was searched during the Assembly elections in May as well.

Aug 23, 2018

Can President Trump be impeached after Cohen's guilty plea? Former adviser says it is possible

Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to eight felony counts on Tuesday that included tax fraud, false statements to a bank and campaign finance violations tied to his work for Trump.

Aug 23, 2018

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and daughter Maryam to spend Eid in Adiala jail

They will spend Eid-ul-Zuha in jail after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) deferred its ruling on pleas seeking their release.

Aug 22, 2018

Imran Khan lifts censorship on PTV, Radio Pakistan; state-run media to enjoy editorial independence

The previous government led by Nawaz Shariff had also promised the same reform but failed to do so during his tenure as the Prime Minister.

Aug 22, 2018

Former Union minister and Congress leader Gurudas Kamat dies at age 63

Gurudas Kamat, a five-time MP from Mumbai North-East Lok Sabha constituency, had served as Union Minister of State for Home from 2009 to 2011.

Aug 22, 2018

Russian hackers targeting US political groups ahead of midterm elections, claims Microsoft

The hackers, APT28 specialises in information warfare or hacking and disinformation operations. "APT" refers to "advanced persistent threat" in cybersecurity circles.

Aug 22, 2018

Muzaffarpur rape case: Bihar govt cancels selection of 50 NGOs for running shelter homes

The state government took the decision keeping in view the over 30 rape cases and death of two women inmates at the Muzaffarpur home.

Aug 21, 2018

Who is Satya Pal Malik? The newly-appointed Governor of Jammu and Kashmir

Satya Pal Malik will replace former Governor NN Vohra. Vohra served as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir for over a decade.

Aug 21, 2018

Flood like situation at Kukke Subramanya temple in Karnataka

Karnataka minister's insensitive act; throws biscuit packets at flood victims in relief camp

Revanna, PWD Minister and brother of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, was visiting a relief camp in the Ramanathapura village of Hassan district.

Aug 21, 2018

Mahathir Mohamad in Beijing: Malaysian PM cancels Chinese-funded projects for now

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday that the Chinese-funded $20 billion East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project and a natural gas pipeline project in Sabah will be cancelled for now, according to media reports.

Aug 21, 2018

Donald Trump says he will likely meet Kim Jong-un again: 'I like him. He likes me'

The two leaders met in June in Singapore. Kim said that he would work towards the "complete denuclearisation" of the Korean Peninsula in exchange for security guarantees from the US.

Aug 21, 2018

Imran Khan gives a speech as he declares victory in the general election

Pak PM Imran Khan announces 21-member cabinet; ropes in 12 ministers who served under Musharraf

Sixteen of them will be given ministerial berths while five will be advisors to the PM.

Aug 20, 2018

US secretary of state Michael Pompeo likely to meet Pakistan PM Imran Khan in Islamabad next month

During Pompeo's talks with Pakistani officials, he may focus on two major issues: efforts to revive once close ties between the two states and Pakistan's support for a US-led move to jump-starting the Afghan peace process.

Aug 20, 2018

Iran to unveil new fighter jet next week, develop missiles

Iran's navy also announced on Saturday that it has mounted a locally built advanced defensive weapons system on one of its warships for the first time, as tensions mount with the US military in the Gulf.

Aug 19, 2018

Imran Khan swearing-in LIVE updates: PTI chief takes oath as 22nd Pakistan PM

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the President House in Islamabad.

Aug 18, 2018

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Politics

Income Tax raids Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy's accountant: Reports

Can President Trump be impeached after Cohen's guilty plea? Former adviser says it is possible

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and daughter Maryam to spend Eid in Adiala jail

Imran Khan lifts censorship on PTV, Radio Pakistan; state-run media to enjoy editorial independence

Former Union minister and Congress leader Gurudas Kamat dies at age 63

Russian hackers targeting US political groups ahead of midterm elections, claims Microsoft

Muzaffarpur rape case: Bihar govt cancels selection of 50 NGOs for running shelter homes

Who is Satya Pal Malik? The newly-appointed Governor of Jammu and Kashmir

Karnataka minister's insensitive act; throws biscuit packets at flood victims in relief camp

Mahathir Mohamad in Beijing: Malaysian PM cancels Chinese-funded projects for now

Donald Trump says he will likely meet Kim Jong-un again: 'I like him. He likes me'

Pak PM Imran Khan announces 21-member cabinet; ropes in 12 ministers who served under Musharraf

US secretary of state Michael Pompeo likely to meet Pakistan PM Imran Khan in Islamabad next month

Iran to unveil new fighter jet next week, develop missiles

Imran Khan swearing-in LIVE updates: PTI chief takes oath as 22nd Pakistan PM

PTC India Financial Services shares down 18% as independent directors quit

Equities continue to fall further, Sensex 568 pts down as of 11:30 am

Global Covid caseload tops 337.1 mn; US worst hit as daily cases cross 1 mn again