Politics

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

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