Politics

Farooq Abdullah says probe into Kashmiri Pandit exodus will clear many minds

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in a webinar today has urged for a probe into the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kahmir valley.

Aug 2, 2020

Home Minister Amit Shah tests COVID positive; admitted to hospital

Home Minister Amit Shah has tested positive for COVID-19. The minister got himself tested after showing symptoms for the virus, now on the advice of doctors he has been admitted to Medanta hospital.

Aug 2, 2020

Murmurs on Karnataka leadership change; BSY Govt in Human Rights Commission trouble

There has been much speculation on a leadership change within Karnataka, even as the CM clarified that there will be no change. However, the Human Rights Commission has admitted a complaint made by Congress' HK Patil over violations during the pandemic.

Aug 2, 2020

Accused of carrying beef, man thrashed; Gurugram cops watch

On Friday, a man in Gurgaon was brutally attacked by a crowd accused of carrying beef with him. The police only stood by and watched.

Aug 1, 2020

Former SP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64 in Singapore

The 64-year-old member of Rajya Sabha Amar Singh had recently been undergoing treatment in Singapore. After a long and hard battle the politician has succumbed.

Aug 1, 2020

Bengaluru lockdown update: No more Sunday lockdown or night curfew

From now on Bengaluru will not have any more Sunday lockdowns or night curfew, due to their ineffectiveness in managing COVID-19 the government believes. As the city unlocks, citizens get nervous.

Aug 1, 2020

BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra appointed as Karnataka BJP vice-president

BJP's state unit president Nalin Kumar Kateel appointed Vijayendra as one of the 10 vice-presidents along with four general secretaries, 10 secretaries, two treasurers and seven heads of organisations.

Aug 1, 2020

Vishwa Hindu Parishad to collect soil from Dalit temples for Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has reached out to Dalit temples for soil to conduct the bhoomi pujan of the Ram Mandir in early August.

Jul 31, 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind gifts bicycle on Eid to budding cyclist

On Eid al-Adha, the President of India Ram Nath Kovind gifted a young cyclist from Bihar a cycle who sees dreams as a racer.

Jul 31, 2020

Who was Herman Cain: Former Republican presidential candidate dies of COVID at 74

Former 2012 Republican presidential candidate, Herman Cain, who was tested positive for the novel coronavirus a few days ago, has succumbed to the virus on July 30. He was 74.

Jul 30, 2020

Mystery seeds from China in American mailboxes; do not plant say authorities

American citizens are curiously receiving seeds from China in their mailboxes, authorities have told citizens not to plant them in case they've received them. China Post says they didn't send it.

Jul 30, 2020

'Not a good idea, disturbing': Bangaloreans oppose Goutham Kumar's 'sniff test for malls-goers'

The BBMP has proposed a new idea for smell cards at Bengaluru's malls to screen for COVID-19. This idea while it's being floated isn't finding much positive reactions.

Jul 30, 2020

Bengaluru private hospitals overcharged COVID patients; they got Rs 24 lakh refund: Here's how

A team led by IPS Officer D Roopa uncovered hospitals overcharging patients to a tune of 24 lakhs in Bengaluru. Over the past week, patients have been receiving refunds of the extra charge. Citizens are asking if more such fraudulent practices can be uncovered around the city.

Jul 28, 2020

Hyderabad journalists packed like pickles to see Old secretariat demolition; COVID nightmare

The Telangana HC allowed the media to be present at the demolition site of the Old Secretariat building in Hyderabad. However, what ensued was the media being huddled like cattle on the back of open trucks. Social distancing was entirely ignored, journalists question authorities.

Jul 28, 2020

Ashok Gehlot knocks at PM, President doors to resolve Rajasthan crisis

There is no doubt the Rajasthan crisis has gotten out of hand. CM Gehlot has now been reported as reaching out to the President and the Prime Minister to seek resolution.

Jul 27, 2020