Politics

BBMP elections 2020: Conduct polls expeditiously, HC seeks plan in 6 weeks

BBMP is directed to conduct polls for 198 wards instead of 243 wards as earlier proposed and to do so expeditiously.

Dec 4, 2020

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets Akshay Kumar in Mumbai; here's what they discussed

Yogi Adityanath meets Akshay Kumar as he arrives in Mumbai to present UP as 'investor-friendly' state. The CM will be meeting bankers and film personalities at the Oberoi Hotel starting from 10.30 am till 3 pm. He's expected to speak to the press in the afternoon. Scroll down to read more.

Dec 1, 2020

No tickets to Muslims; K'taka BJP minister sparks controversy, AIMIM chief calls it 'disgusting'

In a somewhat similar way, ahead of the 2019 General Election, he said the BJP would not offer Muslim candidates tickets.

Nov 30, 2020

GHMC polls determine fate & fortune of BJP on TRS, AIMIM's home-turf: Explained

BJP is deeply invested in GHMC polls, with all the party bigwigs campaigning in the state for local municipal elections. But the party's eyes are on the prize - one that doesn't end with GHMC.

Nov 30, 2020

Is BS Yediyurappa stepping down as K'taka CM; BJP says NO [Details]

Rumours about Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa stepping down from his active role went around, raising questions in the state. But the BJP has set the record straight on this matter. See what its leaders are saying.

Nov 29, 2020

Yediyurappa's secretary attempts suicide; CM visits hospital, says condition stable

In a shocking incident, Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa's political secretary allegedly attempted suicide on Friday and has been hospitalised for treatement.

Nov 28, 2020

DiaperDon trend irks Donald Trump, demands action on Twitter; memes galore

Donald Trump is furious over the latest trend on Twitter about DiaperDon, which is mocking the US President. Here's how he reacted.

Nov 27, 2020

Lalu Prasad Yadav trying to buy NDA MLAs; Sushil Modi alleges, says he won't succeed

Former Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi accused Lalu Prasad Yadav of trying to lure NDA MLAs for a Mahagathbandhan in the state.

Nov 24, 2020

Donald Trump indirectly concedes US presidency to Joe Biden; agrees transition must begin

The cooperation on transition will enable Biden, who has already begun designating key personnel for his cabinet and other senior-level jobs, to start work on January 20 when he will be sworn-in.

Nov 24, 2020

Who's who in Joe Biden's cabinet: US President-elect announces nominations [details]

The US President-elect Joe Biden has announced his nominations for homeland security, secretary of state and director of national intelligence.

Nov 24, 2020

Love & jihad don't go hand in hand; Nusrat Jahan faces backlash for her remarks ahead of elections

It is a personal choice who you want to be with. Be in love and start falling in love with each other. Don't make religion a political tool, says Nusrat Jahan ahead of WB elections.

Nov 23, 2020

Golf or G20 pandemic session, what's important? Trump makes shocking yet predictable choice

US President Donald Trump, ahead of his ending term, is drawing heat for his recent actions at the G20 summit and his fondness for golf.

Nov 22, 2020

Over 8,000 voter applications were forged in US election; you were not informed

US President Donald Trump's allegations of voter fraud in the US elections just got real as two individuals have been charged after forging 8,000 voter applications.

Nov 20, 2020

Sasikala pays ₹10 crore fine in disproportionate assets case; release soon

Sasikala's counsel has confirmed that a fine of Rs 10 crore in addition to Rs 10,000 has been paid to the court and the former CM aide's release is expected to happen sooner than later.

Nov 18, 2020

Trump's concession speech we all deserve; Jimmy Fallon gets ambitious [watch viral video]

US President Donald Trump has made it clear that he won't concede, but The Tonight Show's host Jimmy Fallon has a video that shows the president in a completely different avatar. Of course, it's heavily edited, but worth a watch.

Nov 18, 2020