Politics

Indian-origin former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak bids to be UK Prime Minister

Indian-origin former Chancellor of the Exchequer in the British government Rishi Sunak on Friday formally launched his bid to become leader of the Conservative Party. If he succeeds, he will automatically become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Jul 9, 2022

Japan Govt asks 90-member task force to probe Shinzo Abe's murder case

The 41-year-old suspect Yamagami Tetsuya, who was arrested at the scene, has admitted to shooting Abe over links with a "certain organisation"

Jul 9, 2022

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin threatens to take war till "last Ukrainian standing"

In the meantime, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, told CNN that his nation will not relinquish any of its territories to Russia in order to put an end to the conflict.

Jul 9, 2022

How is President of India elected: Why electoral college is tipped in favour Draupadi Murmu [Explainer]

Although the President of India is essentially a constitutional post, nevertheless a lot of political lobbying goes into the process of election. Read more here.

Jul 8, 2022

Shinzo Abe India Connection: A friend forever to reckon with

Shinzo Abe visited India four times -- in 2006, 2014, 2015 and 2017 and had the distinction of being the only Japan PM who graced the Republic Day parade in 2014

Jul 8, 2022

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot, suspect in custody

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot as he was addressing a crowd in Nara prefecture on Friday, state broadcaster NHK reported.

Jul 8, 2022

Jyotiraditya Scindia assumes addl charge of steel ministry; holds crucial meetings [details]

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday assumed the additional charge of steel ministry.

Jul 7, 2022

"Down-to-earth, warm & kind"; Meet Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's wife, Dr Gurpreet Kaur [Photos]

The marriage was solemnized as per Sikh rituals in Punjab's capital and the bride has been chosen by Mann's mother and sister.

Jul 7, 2022

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns, successor next week

Boris Johnson will resign as leader of the UK's ruling Conservative Party on Thursday but will continue as Prime Minister until later this year.

Jul 7, 2022

PT Usha, Ilaiyaraaja among four nominated to Rajya Sabha; handpicked for their illustrious careers

Legendary athlete P.T. Usha, iconic music composer Ilaiyaraaja, noted philanthropist Veerendra Heggade and acclaimed screenwriter-director K.V. Vijayendra Prasad were on Wednesday nominated to the Rajya Sabha.

Jul 6, 2022

Union Ministers Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, R.C.P. Singh resign; Naqvi tipped for VP [details]

President Ram Nath Kovind accepted the resignations of both Union Ministers with immediate effect, Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement.

Jul 6, 2022

Mumbai's Aarey car shed row intensifies: Environment issue turns into proxy battle between Shiv Sena and BJP [Timeline]

The dispute over the construction of a metro car shed at Aarey goes back to 2014, with Thackeray government's decision to move the car shed to Kanjurmarg being a bone of contention between two former allies

Jul 2, 2022

Punjab: Captain Amarinder Singh to merge his party 'Punjab Lok Congress' with BJP [details]

Several Congressmen who were close to Capt. Amarinder Singh after his departure from the party last year subsequently resigned and joined the BJP.

Jul 1, 2022

Rahul Gandhi forgives SFI "children" over Wayanad office violence

Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi, who arrived here on Friday to see his constituency office which was vandalised by Students Federation of India activists last week, said that violence will not resolve any issues.

Jul 1, 2022

'Arrogant, obstinate & loose tongue'; SC slams Nupur Sharma's plea to club FIRs [details]

The top court said her loose tongue has set the entire country on fire and her irresponsible remarks shows that she is "obstinate and arrogant".

Jul 1, 2022