Politics

GC Murmu takes oath as new Comptroller and Auditor General of India

The former J&K Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu was sworn in on Saturday as India's new CAG. He took the oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Aug 8, 2020

India, China hold military-level talks in Ladakh, to discuss Depsang situation

The talks between India and China defence are currently underway as the two countries' armies discuss disengagement in the Depsang plains. The talks are taking place at Daulat Beg Oldie.

Aug 8, 2020

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa seeks two acres of land in Ayodhya for 'Yatri Nivas'

On Friday, BS Yediyurappa had requested UP CM Yogi Adityanath to grant two acres of land to build a Yatri Nivas in Ayodhya for pilgrims from Karnataka.

Aug 8, 2020

Dinesh D'Souza tried defending Trump's Thighland; it went south fast

Dinesh D'Souza's desperate attempt to cover-up Donald Trump fell flat as Twitter users couldn't resist themselves from schooling him over his lame clarification.

Aug 8, 2020

Italian marines case: 'Let Italy pay compensation', says SC before passing order

The SC during the hearing today said that it would let Italy pay compensation to the victims' families in the Italian marine case. Before passing an order, it will hear the victims' kin on the matter of adequacy of compensation.

Aug 7, 2020

After Frorida, Trump makes another faux pas; pronounces Thailand as 'Thighland'

It's Thailand, not "Thighland", Mr. President. But you sure knew that. Only moments later.

Aug 7, 2020

AAP launches new initiative, calls Karnataka govt's fight a 'total disaster'

The Aam Aadmi Party in Bengaluru has launched a new initiative called AAP Cares. The volunteer-led initiative is meant to control and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Aug 6, 2020

J&K Lt. governor GC Murmu resigns: Report

GC Murmu had worked with PM Narendra Modi when he was the CM of Gujarat. He was also the first L-G of Jammu and Kashmir after the bifurcation.

Aug 6, 2020

PM Modi at Ayodhya Bhoomi Pujan: Attempts made to eradicate Ram's existence, still he lives in our hearts

The Prime Minister exhorted citizens to follow a similar "maryada" in times of the Covid-19 pandemic by wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.

Aug 5, 2020

Who is Cori Bush, slayer of dynastic rule in Missouri

Cori Bush didn't back down every time she was botched down, be it during BLM protests or during elections. Here's a look at her inspiring journey.

Aug 5, 2020

Barack Obama's 59th birthday: Rare facts about former US President

Check out a couple of rare facts about former POTUS Barack Obama on the day of his 59th birthday.

Aug 4, 2020

Bhoomi Pujan in Ayodhya: Section 144 in these parts of Karnataka

Parts of Karnataka will now be under Section 144 till the event of the Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan has passed. Police will be deployed to ensure no untoward incidents take place in Kodagu, Mangaluru and Kalaburagi.

Aug 4, 2020

Three-language formula of NEP won't work in Tamil Nadu; here's why

The NEP has thrown up a new debate in Southern India, the much-debated 3-language formula. Tamil Nadu's resistance to the idea, instead of being judged needs to be viewed through a different lens.

Aug 4, 2020

Prosecutor wants Trump's taxes to draw connections into US President's 'affairs'

US President Donald Trump is in a legal turnmoil again as DA seeks his personal and corporate tax returns citing "criminal conduct" at his company.

Aug 4, 2020

BJP leaders to join Mamata Banerjee's TMC; Bengal BJP rubbishes report

Shortly after a report claimed that around 21 BJP leaders are in touch with the TMC, senior BJP leader of the state Mukul Roy has rubbished the report ahead of the 2021 assembly elections in the state.

Aug 3, 2020