Politics

'Hostage Taker' or Whistleblower: Snowden Relevant for Right to Privacy

The CBS interview with Rick Legget, the man in-charge of the Snowden Leak Task Force and the NSA Director, is important in the context of understanding the increasing gap in the high-ranks of the US intelligence agencies, which since 9/11 has been thriving on the fears of the American people.

Dec 13, 2013

US Warns North Korea of Possible Backlash After Chang Song-thaek's Execution

The execution of Chang Song-thaek, North Korea's once powerful leader and the uncle of Supreme leader Kim Jong-un on Thurday jolted the United States, which has now warned the East Asian country against a possible series of provocative acts in defiance of the international system.

Dec 14, 2013

Latest Reactions on Arvind Kejriwal's Letter to Sonia Gandhi and Rajnath Singh

After Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal announced that he had written to Congress and BJP on issues for which AAP wanted 'unconditional support', leaders from both parties criticized him for being 'arrogant'.

Dec 14, 2013

Modi: Sourav Ganguly to be Sports Minister if BJP Wins

BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi did not just offer former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly a ticket to fight for Lok Sabha elections, but also assured a post in the Union Cabinet if the party wins with a majority.

Dec 14, 2013

'Lone Wolves' on Prowl; Wichita Car Bomb Plot Raises Fears of Increasing Islamic Radicalism in US

Loewen's arrest has proved that the threat to US by its own citizen's is far more alarming and raises fear on the increasing threat to internal security. While FBI was quick to fail the Wichita Car bomb plot, the threat was still real and 'lone wolves' such as Loewen are the real terror threat to the country.

Dec 14, 2013

US Government Failed to Secure Robert Levinson’s Release, Says Anguished Family

The family members of American citizen and retired FBI agent Robert Levinson, who went missing seven years ago in Iran while working for a secretive CIA mission, have lambasted the US government for failing to save the man and secure his release.

Dec 14, 2013

Indian Diplomat Devyani Khobragade Arrest: An Insight into the Condition of Domestic Workers in India

The 39-year-old senior Indian diplomat, Devyani Khobragade, was arrested in New York for alleged visa fraud and exploiting her babysitter cum housekeeper. The 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, was taken into custody while she was dropping off her daughter to school. The police handcuffed her in public, but was later released on a USD 250,000 bond after pleading not guilty.

Dec 14, 2013

Iran Claims to Have Captured Spy Working for British Intelligence MI6

Iran claims it has captured a spy working for the British Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6 (Military Intelligence, Section 6), in the South-eastern city of Kerman.

Dec 14, 2013

Mexican Protest, Congressman Strips; But Christmas Comes Early for US, Canada

A liberalisation of the 75-year old legal restrictions promises to boost Mexico's economy and wealth, and it will put North America on the map among the oil wealthy nations.

Dec 14, 2013

Lok Sabha 2014: Aam Aadmi Party to Field Candidates Against Sonia Gandhi, Narendra Modi

After a breakthrough in the Delhi Assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is planning to field its candidates against Congress high command Sonia Gandhi from her family strong hold - Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat CM Narendra Modi for the upcoming general elections.

Dec 15, 2013

Indian Deputy Counsel General Devyani Khobragade Entitled to Diplomatic Immunity [VIDEO]

The lawyer of Indian deputy general counsel Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested and then granted bailed in a visa fraud case, has countered the actions of the US State Department claiming that his client is entitled to diplomatic immunity.

Dec 15, 2013

China Slams Japanese PM Abe’s Comments on Air Zone

China on Saturday staunchly rejected Japan's renewed call to withdraw the declaration of a new air defense zone, calling it "slanderous".

Dec 15, 2013

Lok Sabha 2014: 'Uttarakhand Needs New Thinking' Says Narendra Modi in Dehradun

An emotional BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Uttarakhand capital Dehradun on Sunday and criticised the way Congress government in the state dealt with the flash floods that claimed lives of 4,364 people in June.

Dec 15, 2013

Andhra Bifurcation: MLAs Burn Telangana Bill in Assembly; Students Indulge in Violent Protests [VIDEO]

Andhra Pradesh state assembly witnessed an uproar after Telangana Bill to bifurcate the state was presented on Monday.

Dec 16, 2013

Anna-Kejriwal Rift: What's Wrong with Anna? Why AAP is Right to Oppose 'Government's' Lokpal

While this time Anna may have decided to back the government bill, it is Kejriwal,who seems to be still fighting for the bringing a 'strong' bill. What has prompted Anna to side with the government, even though several aspects of the Lokpal bill that ensured a free and fair Lokpal seems to be missing.

Dec 16, 2013