Politics

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

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