Politics

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 bhoomi pujan ceremony in Ayodhya

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

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