Politics

Galwan Valley martyr Havildar Palani's wife gets a government job in Tamil Nadu

On Tuesday, Galwan valley marty K Palani's wife Vanathi Devi received a government posting from the CM of Tamil Nadu Edappadi Palaniswami.

Sep 22, 2020

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets Indian filmmakers; unveils ambitious film city plan [Details]

UP's CM Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday met with numerous Indian film personalities to discuss his film city plan which was announced not long ago.

Sep 22, 2020

Mekedatu row: MK Stalin takes on Karnataka Govt, asks PM Modi not to approve reservoir proposal

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been at loggerheads over the Mekedatu reservoir. DMK's MK Stalin has now written to the Prime Minister asking not to give his nod to the Mekedatu Dam proposal.

Sep 22, 2020

Hackers go to town with Pakistan Govt websites; PMO, President, PTI down

All of Pakistan's official governemnt websites, including PTI, have been down under suspicious circumstances. Possiblity of the sites being hacked cannot be excluded.

Sep 21, 2020

Industrial Relations Code Bill 2020: Companies make merry, workers worry [Explained]

Government's proposed labour law changes bring out major changes in the employer-employee relationship. Here's how things will work.

Sep 21, 2020

Potential Trump Supreme Court pick Lagoa is fast-rising Cuban-American judicial star

Barbara Lagoa might be one of Trump's top picks as the justice in the Supreme Court and as a replacement for the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She is the first Hispanic woman to have served in the Florida court.

Sep 21, 2020

Karnataka legislative assembly commences: Govt and opposition spar over shortening session

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly began it's 8-day session on Monday amid the pandemic. The state government is now hoping to shorten the session, however, the opposition stands firm.

Sep 21, 2020

Someone tried to poison Trump; ricin-laced letter intercepted by WH officials

White House officials said a substance found inside the envelope was identified as ricin, a poison found naturally in castor beans.

Sep 21, 2020

FCRA Bill explained: What is new in foreign funding rules and who's affected by it

Aadhar card mandatory for receiving foreign funds, NGOs can meet only twenty per cent of their administrative expenses through foreign donations.

Sep 21, 2020

Redditor takes a dig at PM-CARES with satirical Modi-themed Chrome dinosaur game

PM-CARES fund has been the center of controversy ever since it was set up, but the opposition has raised concerns now more than ever about the opacity of the fund.

Sep 20, 2020

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over YSRCP member's remark against Congress

As two contentious bills were to be passed in the Rajya Sabha, the session witness a brief ruckus in the Upper House as remarks were exchanged between YSRCP and Congress.

Sep 20, 2020

Former PM HD Devegowda sworn in as Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha

JDS leader and former Prime Minister H D Devegowda has taken oath as the newly elected Rajya Sabha member on Sunday.

Sep 20, 2020

Tamil Nadu announces policies for cybersecurity, blockchain, AI

Tamil Nadu has announced new policies for cybersecurity, blockchain and Artificial Intelligence, CM Palaniswami said on Saturday.

Sep 20, 2020

Karnataka Deputy CM Ashwathnarayan tests COVID positive; under home isolation

Dr Ashwathnarayan Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister has tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently under home isolation.

Sep 19, 2020

Quran row in Kerala: 2 cases against Govt, CPM dubs protests communal

Kerala is currently under turmoil over the resignation of KT Jaleel and him being subject to investigation. The opposition has risen against the CPM with much unleashed anger.

Sep 19, 2020