Politics

Prime Minister Modi to virtually address the UNGA; will focus on counter-terrorism [Details]

At the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the assembly. His speech which will focus on action against terrorism and sustainability among other issues will be aired at 9 am local time (6:30 PM IST) on Saturday.

Sep 26, 2020

Dr Manmohan Singh turns 88: Read all top birthday wishes from PM Modi to Rahul Gandhi

Dr Manohan Singh turns 88 today, and Indian leaders came forward to wish the politician. Congress' Rahul Gandhi and current PM Narendra Modi have wished the leader.

Sep 26, 2020

Karnataka Legislative Assembly: Nine bills passed in three hours

In a record time, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly managed to pass 9 crucial bills in just three hours on Friday. With little protest from the opposition, even the important Land Reforms (Amendment) Bill was passed.

Sep 26, 2020

India highlights terrorism, ethnic cleansing, nuclear trade as Pakistan's 'only crowning glory' at the UN

At the UN Assembly, in response to a comment from the Pakistan PM Imran Khan, India hit back saying that the neighbouring coutnry's 'only crowning glory' in the last 70 years is the terrorism, ethnic cleansing and clandestine nuclear trade.

Sep 26, 2020

As farm bill protests rage in Karnataka, AAP criticises govt: 'worse than the Nazi regime'

Protests against the farm bills have been carried out around the country. In Karnataka, farmers' organisations joined protests in Bengaluru. A protest at the Mysore Bank circle saw many AAP workers detained.

Sep 25, 2020

Let them do it once every six months: Karnataka CM Yediyurappa on opposition's no-confidence motion

Karnataka's CM Yediyurappa is ready to face the no-confidence motion that opposition has moved against him in the State Legislative Assembly.

Sep 25, 2020

Bharat Bandh: Karnataka farmers protest against Farm Bills; police deployed[Details]

The Karnataka farmers have joined the calls to Bharat Bandh. Highways between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have been blocked as police are deployed to ensure safety.

Sep 25, 2020

Delaying BBMP elections unconstitutional decision: AAP Karnataka to BJP

As the BBMP elections are delayed due to COVID-19, the Aam Aadmi Party in Karnataka has called the postponement 'unconstitutional' and has condemned BJP's politics in the state.

Sep 25, 2020

CM Palaniswami ready to fund a Tamil medium school in Gujarat

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami has said in a letter to the Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani that he would be willing to fund a Tamil medium school in Gujarat.

Sep 25, 2020

Delhi Riots Case: BJP's Kapil Mishra appears before Special Cell

BJP's Kapil Mishra who has been associated with the Delhi riots for hate speech, has now been called before a special cell in Delhi.

Sep 25, 2020

Sasikala objects to RTI applications by 'third parties'; writes to Bengaluru prison

VK Sasikala's release has created dramatic uncertainty in Tamil Nadu's political circles. Now the politician who is currently at Bengaluru's Central prison has written to prison authorities asking that details of her release not be shared with 'third parties'.

Sep 24, 2020

CM Yediyurappa, Jagan Mohan Reddy participate in Tirupati celebrations

The Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Karnataka CM Yediyurappa both participated in the foundation-laying ceremony of the Karnataka state charities at the Tirupati temple on Thursday.

Sep 24, 2020

Maha's political game influences IPS reshuffle; 19 senior officers without posting

One of those awaiting posting is Deven Bharti, who headed the Anti-Terrorism Squad and also gave travel permit to brothers accused in Yes Bank scam.

Sep 24, 2020

Yediyurappa must resign; Congress demands probe by SC into corruption charges

Congress leaders are demanding investigation into Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa and his family over alleged corruption charges.

Sep 23, 2020

Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey to contest upcoming elections; his journey so far

The current DGP quit IPS in 2009 to contest for Lok Sabha elections, was reinstated by Nitish Kumar government. Gupteshwar Pandey is once again contesting in the upcoming elections.

Sep 23, 2020