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Boris Johnson jets to US to improve UK ties to Trump administration

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has declared that Britain will be ‘first in line’ for a trade deal with the US. Johnson jetted to New York on 8 January to meet with Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner, who will serve as a senior White House adviser, and chief strategist Steve Bannon. He also flew to Washington to meet with senior Congressional leaders. Barack Obama had warned that Britain would be ‘at the back of the queue’ before the EU referendum vote.

Jan 10, 2017

Assembly elections 2017: Arjun Rampal, Jackie Shroff to campaign for BJP?

The BJP already has a long list of bollywood actors who are in the party. Paresh Rawal, Vinod Khanna and Dharmendra are already in the party.

Jan 10, 2017

Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam declares state drought-hit; will Cauvery water crisis reignite?

Panneerselvam also waived all land taxes for farmers. Will the Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu take a new turn?

Jan 10, 2017

Bengaluru molestation: It's high time Indian politicians learned to apologise

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara hasn't yet apologised for saying "western ways" led to sexual harassment on New Year's eve.

Jan 10, 2017

Assembly Elections 2017: 5 reasons why Congress is losing both plot and voters in poll-bound states

The Congress seems to be losing voters and supporters in the poll-bound states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa and Punjab. Here's why.

Jan 10, 2017

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Goa Assembly Polls 2017: EC to live stream elections from polling stations, keep vigil on drug peddlers

The polling activities across the 40 constituencies of Goa will be live streamed to prevent any untoward developments.

Jan 10, 2017

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Donald Trump names millionaire son-in-law as White House top adviser

The US president-elect has appointed millionaire Jared Kushner for a top job in the White House. The 35-year-old is married to Ivanka Trump and is a property developer with a wide range of business interests. The US federal ethics laws do not allow government employees to make profits from any businesses.

Jan 10, 2017

Trump calls Meryl Streep 'overrated actress', says he is 'not surprised' by Streep's Golden Globes speech

US President-elect Donald Trump's 'overrated' remark on Meryl Streep faces backlash on social media.

Jan 10, 2017

Obama Farewell: A look at President Barack Obama's most hilarious, yet inspiring moments (Watch video)

With the world preparing to bid farewell to President Barack Obama, here is a list of moments from the president's time at the White House that everyone will cherish.

Jan 10, 2017

Punjab Assembly Elections 2017: Home Ministry warns of possible terror attack ahead of polls

The MHA has asked the Punjab Police to stay on high alert to prevent possible communal incidents.

Jan 10, 2017

Twitterati call for arrest of Kolkata Imam who threatened to behead Tarek Fatah after issuing fatwa on PM Modi [VIDEO]

Barkati, the Shahi Imam of Kolkata's Tipu Sultan Masjid, had earlier issued a fatwa, with a cash reward for the head of controversial writer Taslima Nasreen.

Jan 10, 2017

Republic Day 2017: In a show of stronger ties, UAE soldiers to march in parade

During the visit of crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the chief guest this year, India and UAE aim to form a strategic partnership.

Jan 10, 2017

Mulayam says Akhilesh will be next CM of UP: Did Netaji just surrender or give a glimpse of his strategy for Assembly elections 2017?

This is a marked departure from Mulayam Singh Yadav's earlier stand that he himself would choose a chief ministerial candidate from the party.

Jan 10, 2017

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UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt admits some hospitals have ‘very, very severe problems’

UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has admitted that some hospitals have “very severe problems”, but stopped short of agreeing with the Red Cross that the NHS is facing a “humanitarian crisis”. Mr Hunt added that the government is working ‘day and night’ to try and fix the problems in UK hospitals.

Jan 9, 2017

Is PM Modi so afraid of Trinamool protests that he has put party MPs under police surveillance?

There is an increased police presence outside the residences of Trinamool Congress MPs in New Delhi.

Jan 9, 2017

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