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Anantnag by-election in Jammu and Kashmir postponed over fears of violence

Read on to know why the Election Commission has postponed the Anantnag by-elections from April 12 to May 25.

Apr 11, 2017

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Ex-Ukip MP Douglas Carswell warns hideous populists could usher in Western strongmen

Interview: Carswell spoke to IBTimes UK about leaving Ukip, his new book and his theory of populism.

Apr 10, 2017

India says Kulbhushan Jadhav's execution would be 'premeditated murder', halts release of Pakistani prisoners

In a demarche to Pakistan, India has said the death sentence was awarded to Jadhav in a "farcical" manner and "without observing basic norms of law and justice."

Apr 10, 2017

Opposition corners Modi govt over Tarun Vijay remarks in Parliament, may rake up Raja Singh 'hate speech' next

Hyderabad MP Raja Singh is already being compared to ISIS for his "beheading" comment, and Congress could latch on to it.

Apr 10, 2017

32 NDA allies to attend PM Narendra Modi's grand dinner tonight

This meeting can be seen as Amit Shah's message to potential allies, at a time when efforts are on in Opposition circles to unite against the Modi regime.

Apr 10, 2017

India, Australia pitch for Indo-Pacific peace; sign 6 MoUs on cooperation in civil aviation security, environment protection and more

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull signed deals on civil aviation security, protection of the environment, cooperation in sports, health and medicine.

Apr 10, 2017

Kerala Lok Sabha byelection: Top candidates in Malappuram seat

The ruling Left, Opposition United Democratic Front and BJP will battle it out on April 12 bypoll.

Apr 10, 2017

Here's why Omar Abdullah called for Mehbooba Mufti to resign after Tassaduq said he wanted Anantnag bypolls postponed

A string of violent attacks has prompted Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party to urge the Election Commission to postpone the Anantnag byelections, said Tassaduq Mufti.

Apr 10, 2017

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Turkeys controversial referendum explained

On 16 April, Turkey will vote on whether or not to change their constitution to scrap the role of Prime Minister and grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan more power. Erdogan argues that it will make Turkey more streamlined and allow for a more stable government, where as critics of the plans say this is an authoritarian move for Edogan to seize more power.

Apr 7, 2017

Hyderabad BJP MLA booked for threatening those who oppose Ram Mandir

A local Muslim organisation Majlis Bachao Tehreek filed a complaint against Raja Singh who called those who oppose Ram Mandir in Ayodhya "traitors".

Apr 10, 2017

EC cancels RK Nagar bypolls after cash-for-vote scam; 1 injured in violence between OPS and Sasikala camps

Voters are said to have received Rs 4,000 each to poll for TTV Dinakaran, the nephew of Sasikala Natarajan. Read to find out more.

Apr 10, 2017

Chief Executive of Vote Leave Matthew Elliott believes free trade and Brexit will be negotiated at the same time

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Anantnag by-election in Jammu and Kashmir postponed over fears of violence

Ex-Ukip MP Douglas Carswell warns hideous populists could usher in Western strongmen

India says Kulbhushan Jadhav's execution would be 'premeditated murder', halts release of Pakistani prisoners

Opposition corners Modi govt over Tarun Vijay remarks in Parliament, may rake up Raja Singh 'hate speech' next

32 NDA allies to attend PM Narendra Modi's grand dinner tonight

India, Australia pitch for Indo-Pacific peace; sign 6 MoUs on cooperation in civil aviation security, environment protection and more

Kerala Lok Sabha byelection: Top candidates in Malappuram seat

Here's why Omar Abdullah called for Mehbooba Mufti to resign after Tassaduq said he wanted Anantnag bypolls postponed

Turkeys controversial referendum explained

Hyderabad BJP MLA booked for threatening those who oppose Ram Mandir

EC cancels RK Nagar bypolls after cash-for-vote scam; 1 injured in violence between OPS and Sasikala camps

Chief Executive of Vote Leave Matthew Elliott believes free trade and Brexit will be negotiated at the same time

Jishnu Pranoy's death: Family members end hunger strike following Kerala CM's intervention

By-elections 2017 round-up: Violence mars polling in Srinagar, 6 killed; brisk polling in Karnataka, Delhi

Delhi Bypolls: Poor voter turnout in Rajouri Garden byelection