Politics

Bihar Cabinet expansion: Nitesh Kumar retains important berths for JD(U) [full list of portfolios]

Among the total of 17 ministers inducted, BJP gets 9 berths while the JD(U) secures 8 berths. Full details here.

Feb 9, 2021

Canada craves for vaccine, but Trudeau won't call Modi [read]

All over the world, when Covid vaccine is being seen as a friendly gesture redefining international relations, India-Canada equation hits a new low

Feb 8, 2021

Delhi municipal by-polls: BJP announces candidates [full list]

The BJP list of candidates for municipal by-polls in Delhi also includes a Muslim candidate Mohd Nazir Ansari. See full list here.

Feb 7, 2021

Biden cancels Trump's nomination of Indian American Vijay Shankar as judge

Vijay Shankar's nomination to be a judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals in Washington, held over from the Trump period, was cancelled by President Joe Biden.

Feb 5, 2021

2 Days after Gen Bajwa's olive branch offer, Pakistan conducts anti-India rally

New Delhi has not yet responded to General Bajwa's statements that only two days ago hinted at making peace and finding a resolution through dialogue

Feb 5, 2021

US remains neutral, says it's for reforms, dialogue and peaceful protests but against internet shutdowns

The official response from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India is awaited in the matter

Feb 4, 2021

Pakistan makes Arabic mandatory in schools; identity crisis deepens [reactions]

Senator Javed Abbasi, who presented the bill, said it would not only open up job opportunities but also to understand and read Holy Quran and prayers.

Feb 2, 2021

Breaking: BJP, AIADMK form alliance in TN; JP Nadda announces

BJP-AIADMK form pre-poll alliance in Tamil Nadu; JP Nadda announces [details]

In a surprising move, BJP and AIADMK have formed pre-poll alliance in Tamil Nadu ahead of the assembly elections, JP Nadda has announced.

Jan 30, 2021

From YouTube Village Cooking Channel to hosting Rahul Gandhi for a meal [Watch]

Rahul Gandhi turned chef for a day on YouTube's popular Village Cooking Channel, where he made Raita as a side for the mushroom biryani and expanded his Tamil vocabulary. Watch viral video.

Jan 30, 2021

Trump campaigner dared to eat his shoe if Biden won; now gets cold feet

Donald Trump, for the longest time possible, claimed he had won the election, until he had to leave the White House conceding defeat to Biden. But Harlan Hill, his campaign advisor refuses to believe it.

Jan 29, 2021

Biden UN nominee Linda Thomas-Greenfield remains elusive on UN Permanent SC seat for India

By pointing out the existing opposition by some groups to permanent seat in UN Security Council to India and others, Biden nominee to UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield has remained elusive on the issue during the Senate panel hearing

Jan 29, 2021

NSA Ajit Doval holds telephonic talk with US counterpart Sullivan

In a customary telephonic talk with Ajit Doval, US National Security Advisor Sullivan reaffirmed President Biden's commitment to a strong and enduring US-India strategic partnership based on mutual shared commitment to democracy

Jan 28, 2021

J&K's Islamic Institute once accused of unestablished links celebrates Republic Day for first time [Watch]

Less than a year back Shopian's Jamia Siraj ul Uloom's came under scanner after the arrest of three men for their alleged JeI links. The video of Republic Day celebrations show another side of the institute.

Jan 27, 2021

Wagah-Attari border: No sweets shared, Republic Day remained low-key as no tourists allowed due to pandemic

Since March last year, a daily charged-up drill performed by the BSF and the Pakistan Rangers in the evening hours remained a non-event due to the pandemic restriction on tourists and the Republic Day ceremony too remained a low-key affair with no sweets shared between BSF and Rangers this year

Jan 26, 2021

Under pressure Yediyurappa reallocates portfolios third time to disgruntled ministers [see new portfolios]

With another cabinet reshuffle, this is the third one in the last five days. But BS Yediyurappa is still struggling to please disgruntled party leaders.

Jan 25, 2021

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