Politics

Narendra Modi becomes the fourth longest serving PM in the history of India

Currently, Modi stands only behind three former Congress PMs Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Manmohan Singh.

Aug 13, 2020

Rajya Sabha MP Sonal Mansingh's e-mail hacked, calls for action on Twitter

Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha, Sonal Mansingh took to social media today to inform her followers that her e-mail account has been hacked.

Aug 13, 2020

Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai cites SDPI connection to Bengaluru riot

Home minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday speaking to the press said that the SDPI link to the riot in Bengaluru is coming to the fore. Further investigation is on.

Aug 13, 2020

Sri Lanka's new Cabinet sworn in | Complete details here

Along with the 26 Cabinet ministers, 39 state ministers were also sworn in.

Aug 13, 2020

Kamala Harris is Joe Biden's running mate; the stalemate ends

Senator Kamala Harris, 55-year-old former California attorney general, would be the first woman and first Black vice president.

Aug 12, 2020

Karnataka Health Min Sriramulu's admission to public hospital sets new example for govt

From CM Yediyurappa to opposition leader Siddaramaiah, most politicians have opted for treatment at private hospitals for COVID-19. Health minister B Sriramulu's tryst at a government hospital has impressed the populace.

Aug 11, 2020

No Ted Cruz, even a magic money tree doesn't solve all the problems

US President Donald Trump's aide Ted Cruz's tasteless joke on coronavirus relief proposal is disrespectful to millions suffering from the pandemic.

Aug 11, 2020

Trump praises himself as President T; netizens fill in the rest

Donald Trump's particular usage of 'President T' while talking about himself in a third person, amused a majority of people who couldn't resist themselves from bringing out there own version of 'President T'.

Aug 10, 2020

Breaking: Former President Pranab Mukherjee tests positive for Coronavirus

India's former president and Congress politician Pranab Mukherjee has tested positive for COVID-19, he will be visiting the hospital for a separate procedure.

Aug 10, 2020

After 'Digital Andaman', PM Modi plans to make it hub of 'blue economy'

The Prime Minister interacted with the BJP workers of Andaman and Nicobar Islands through a video conference on Sunday, a day before dedicating the Submarine optical fibre cable project, connecting Chennai and Port Blair.

Aug 9, 2020

Bernie Sanders wants to make US billionaires pay; here's how he plans to do it

The "Make Billionaires Pay Act" would impose a one-time 60 per cent tax on wealth gains made by billionaires between March 18, 2020, and January 1, 2021.

Aug 9, 2020

'China, Russia, Iran trying to influence US prez election'

The counter-intelligence chief however added that it would be "difficult for our adversaries to interfere with or manipulate voting results at scale".

Aug 8, 2020

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern visits Auckland's Radha Krishna temple; participates in 'aarti'

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recently visited Radha Krishna temple and enjoyed a simple Indian veg meal.

Aug 8, 2020

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