Politics

I try my best; PM Boris Johnson sets record straight on his scruffy hairdo [Watch]

From Barack Obama's 'mom jeans' to Boris Johnson's 'scruffy hair' many heads of the government have created a sartorial stir in the past. See how Johnson justifies his scruffy hairdo.

Dec 19, 2020

Trump aide Kash Patel files $50M defamation suit against CNN

Kash Patel's lawsuit claims that CNN published a series of articles from Nov. 24 through Dec. 4, with "false and defamatory statements" about him

Dec 17, 2020

Social media war kicks off in AP as BJP nurtures social media 'warriors' ahead of Tirupati bypoll

The BJP may field actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan from the Jana Sena party as a joint candidate in Tirupati parliamentary bypoll

Dec 16, 2020

'Tremendous evidence' of voter fraud; Trump reacts to reassurance of Biden's victory

Trump claims tremendous problems being found with voting machines, including 68 per cent error in Michigan voting machines.

Dec 16, 2020

Trump mulling Julian Assange's pardon days before leaving White House

Unconfirmed reports are claiming that US President Donald Trump will pardon Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, days before leaving the White House.

Dec 14, 2020

Trump has Twitter meltdown; agrees to declassify "everything. EVERYTHING"

In a series of tweets, Trump also calls attorney general William Barr an ally and a big disappointment.

Dec 13, 2020

India's tough stand forced Trudeau to soften his rhetoric

The Indian government had sent a clear message that such behaviour will affect the bilateral trade as it has already happened under the Trudeau government.

Dec 12, 2020

From 'Loser Of The Year' to 'Cry Baby Trump'; challenging Section 230 hasn't worked out for US prez

The executive privilege that the outgoing president enjoys on Twitter, for posting comments that could have long gotten any normal person banned from the platform, may be terminated once he vacates office.

Dec 11, 2020

Palestine condemns Moroccan-Israeli normalisation deal, says Palestinian cause ignored

Nabil Shaath, adviser to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, said the Palestinian leadership will always reject such 'unacceptable agreements'

Dec 11, 2020

Sharad Pawar likely to replace Sonia Gandhi as Chairperson; what it means for UPA | Details

Veteran politician, Sharad Pawar has emerged as the top contender to replace Sonia Gandhi as the next Chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA).

Dec 11, 2020

Trump brokered another peace deal; Israel, Morocco to normalize relations

US president Donald Trump announced another US-brokered peace deal in the Middle East, normalizing relations between Israel and Morocco.

Dec 11, 2020

Trump still in denial, won't concede; netizens call him 'cry baby'

In one of his latest tweets, the President reasons that no candidate has ever won both Florida and Ohio and lost, and he won them both 'by a lot'.

Dec 10, 2020

Hindu, Christian women sold by Pakistan as 'forced brides' to China: US official

US diplomat for religious freedom Samuel Brownback described it as one of the reasons for designating Pakistan as a country of particular concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act

Dec 9, 2020

Why was Rajnikanth in Bengaluru ahead of his political debut [details inside]

Superstar Rajnikanth announced his political debut, putting long-standing rumours to rest, but his recent visit to Bengaluru on Sunday has many fans left wondering what he's up to.

Dec 7, 2020

Is Ali Khamenei dead; rumours are rife amid Iran Supreme Leader's health concerns

As the unconfirmed news of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei transferring power to his son over his declining health broke, rumours about his death are spiralling.

Dec 7, 2020