Politics

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As military service gets in the way, one Singaporean footballer's dreams may be dead

Benjamin Davis who has signed for Premier League side Fulham has not been granted permission to play since he is yet to complete his compulsory military service in Singapore.

Jul 20, 2018

Pakistan Army gets broad judicial powers at polling stations ahead of general elections

About 371,000 army personnel will fan out across Pakistan to guard the election, this is three times the number during the last election in 2013.

Jul 20, 2018

Disruption in Goa Assembly over formalin-laced fish

Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar refused to allow the Speaker to begin the day's proceedings demanding a motion to discuss the formalin issue. Led by chief minister Manohar Parrikar, the government criticised the opposition for not following the rules of the house.

Jul 20, 2018

Twitter brands 'Rahul-Modi hug' as 'Jaadu ki Jhappi'

Rahul Gandhi hugged PM Narendra Modi during the government's first no-confidence motion in four years, which is being held at the Parliament.

Jul 20, 2018

What's in that hug? Rahul Gandhi in one fell swoop of an embrace with Narendra Modi in Parliament

The hug of the year came after Rahul Gandhi excoriated the prime minister and the BJP top brass in Lok Sabha on Friday during the debate on the non-confidence motion against the BJP-led government.

Jul 20, 2018

No-confidence motion: TDP minister makes Mahesh Babu's 'Bharat Ane Nenu' reference during debate

Telegu Desam Party leader Galla Jayadev's mention of Mahesh Babu's movie triggered a varied reaction on social media. Some remarked that he is trying to promote his brother-in-law's movie while others commented that it shows how politics and films are deeply intertwined in Andhra Pradesh.

Jul 20, 2018

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Punjab rules out selling land of loan defaulters

Cooperation Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said that the government will not sell the land of farmers who have failed to repay their loans. He said that legal action is routine practice for banks.

Jul 20, 2018

Despite uproar, Trump keen to keep Putin close with planned summit in Washington

National Security Adviser John Bolton has been asked to issue an invitation to the Russian President for a visit to Washington sometime in Autumn. If Putin were to accept, it would be the first time since 2010 a Russian President visited the US.

Jul 20, 2018

Despite opposition from Congress, Economic Offenders Bill passed

The Lok Sabha passed the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2018 by a voice vote after the bill came under fire by several members of the opposition for its weak stance.

Jul 20, 2018

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What is no-confidence motion? The history, interesting facts

The Narendra Modi government is facing its first no-confidence motion in four years. It is likely that the PM will use this platform to launch his 2019 LS election campaign.

Jul 20, 2018

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Modi-government no-confidence motion: BJP to move privilege motion against Rahul for 'lying,' 'misleading' house

The Opposition is gearing up for a major debate on the no-confidence motion, moved by the Telugu Desam Party, but it is believed that the ruling party will demolish the Opposition, not just by proving the numbers but doing it in the way that will be Modi's launch pad for the 2019 general election campaign.

Jul 20, 2018

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Politics

As military service gets in the way, one Singaporean footballer's dreams may be dead

Pakistan Army gets broad judicial powers at polling stations ahead of general elections

Disruption in Goa Assembly over formalin-laced fish

Twitter brands 'Rahul-Modi hug' as 'Jaadu ki Jhappi'

What's in that hug? Rahul Gandhi in one fell swoop of an embrace with Narendra Modi in Parliament

No-confidence motion: TDP minister makes Mahesh Babu's 'Bharat Ane Nenu' reference during debate

Punjab rules out selling land of loan defaulters

Despite uproar, Trump keen to keep Putin close with planned summit in Washington

Despite opposition from Congress, Economic Offenders Bill passed

What is no-confidence motion? The history, interesting facts

Modi-government no-confidence motion: BJP to move privilege motion against Rahul for 'lying,' 'misleading' house

TDP seeks Arvind Kejriwal's support ahead of no-confidence motion against Modi govt

Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in trilateral summit on the cards?

As Turkey lifts emergency, new anti-terror law comes under fire

Pakistan Army working on Election Commission's directives; confirms no direct role in upcoming general elections

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]