Politics

Two ex-Cong ministers, 11 new faces, 3 Muslims in BJP's 1st list for Assam [details]

Former Congress ministers Ajanta Neog and Gautam Roy got BJP tickets to contest from their old seats of Golaghat and Katighora, respectively. See full list here.

Mar 6, 2021

Congress MLA goes shirtless in Karnataka Assembly; gets seven-day suspension [details]

The display of inappropriate behaviour in the past has ranged from shoes to chairs being hurled and paper-weights being thrown around.

Mar 4, 2021

PM Modi invites US Prez joe Biden and First Lady to visit India.

Biden issues high alert on China; vows to deepen partnership with India

The US Interim National Security Guidance released on Wednesday singled out China as the only "competitor" capable of sustained challenge to the international order and that US will support China's neighbour and deepen partnership with India

Mar 4, 2021

Sasikala quits politics ahead of TN polls; has important message for followers [read]

Sasikala said she would keep herself away from politics and would pray to God and also to late Jayalalithaa for the establishment of 'Amma' government in the state.

Mar 3, 2021

PV's daughter as candidate for MLC polls masterstroke by KCR

The move by TRS to field former PM Narasinha Rao's daughter is a masterstroke to own the legacy of the late Andhra and Telangana leader, considered the father of India's economic reforms

Feb 24, 2021

Karnataka Revenue Minister's sleeping photos in Doddaballapur spark meme fest [reactions]

Netizens turned Sherlock Holmes to review the photographs of Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka during his first "grama vastavya".

Feb 22, 2021

Biden downplays China's record of human rights on Uighur Muslims as "different cultural norm", gets trolled

Different cultural norms can exist for traditions or festivals and not necessarily human rights violations, says President Biden on China's Uighur Muslims

Feb 18, 2021

Kiran Bedi removed as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry amid ongoing political crisis

Kiran Bedi's removal comes just weeks ahead of Assembly polls in Puducherry and an ongoing turmoil within the UT government.

Feb 16, 2021

It's owed: Biden calls for gun law reforms on Parkland shooting anniversary [details]

The right to bear arms is protected by the Second Amendment to the US constitution and is staunchly defended by many conservatives, including ex-president Donald Trump.

Feb 15, 2021

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani collapses on stage; condition stable now [updates]

Vijay Rupani collapsed on stage while delivering his speech at the third scheduled gathering ahead of civic body polls.

Feb 15, 2021

Omar Abdullah claims of house arrest, J&K police contradicts

It is to be noted that earlier Mehbooba Mufti, president of the PDP and another former CM, also alleged that she had been put under house arrest.

Feb 14, 2021

Israel, US national security advisors discuss Iran; nuclear deal issue a touchy subject

The Biden administration is leaning towards returning to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and lift sanctions, a major concern for Israel.

Feb 13, 2021

Kim Jong Un fires top economic affairs official, one month after appointing him

Kim Jong Un replaced the top economic affairs director just one month after appointing him in the post after the party plenary committee meeting

Feb 12, 2021

Indian Americans in Biden-Harris Administration, White House

Neera Tandon regrets on campaign tweets; To be confirmed to Biden's cabinet

Neera Tanden, the Indian-American nominee to President Joe Biden's cabinet, apologised to Republican Senators for insulting them in tweets during poll campaign. Despite the Republican opposition to her nomination, she is likely to be confirmed

Feb 11, 2021

"We don't have money"; JD(S) won't contest K'taka by-polls; eyes 2023 assembly elections

Citing financial troubles, former Indian PM HD Devegowda said his party won't contest in the upcoming by-polls in Karnataka.

Feb 10, 2021

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