Politics

Modi is silent, govt has no plan to defeat coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi's latest attack on PM

Rahul Gandhi's comments came as India detected a spike of more than 18,000 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours and total cases crossing the 5 lakh mark.

Jun 27, 2020

Tuticorin: Netizens demand #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix following custodial death of father-son duo

After the gruesome details of the death of father-son pair in police custody in Tuticorin emerged on social media, netizens are demanding justice for the victims.

Jun 26, 2020

No question of another lockdown in Bengaluru, says CM Yediyurappa as Covid-19 cases spike

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa ruled out any possibility of a fresh lockdown in Bengaluru as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, says the state's economy needs to be improved.

Jun 26, 2020

Canada refuses to bow to China's bullying; Trudeau against releasing Huawei CFO

Even though China has denied a connection between the arrest of two Canadian nationals and Huawei CFO, Canada PM Justing Trudeau says there's a clear link.

Jun 26, 2020

Priyank Kharge raids illegal sand mining points in Kalaburagi, holds BJP responsible

MLA Priyank Kharge today revealed that he had conducted raids at illegal sand mining points in Kalaburagi, he further accused BJP of tying up with looters.

Jun 25, 2020

Bengaluru lockdown again: CM Yediyurappa to decide at Friday's all-party meeting

On Thursday, B Sriramulu hinted at the possibility of a complete lockdown in Bengaluru yet again. The CM will meet Bengaluru MLAs on Friday to discuss the surge in Covid-19 cases.

Jun 25, 2020

Bengaluru gets 66 private hospitals as fever clinics: Full list by BBMP here

In Bengaluru, 66 private hospitals have now been enlisted by the state government as fever clinics for swab collection and testing for the virus, which is still increasing daily in triple-digits in the state.

Jun 24, 2020

Congress scores social media self goal; BJP is having a field day

The alleged typo was quickly noticed by people, prompting Congress to delete the tweet. However, by then people have taken the screenshot of the tweet and the BJP shared it with its own narrative.

Jun 23, 2020

Bihar police pastes notice outside 'disappeared' Sidhu's house; may issue arrest warrant

Bihar Police said that this time if Sidhu does not receive the summons, an arrest warrant may be issued against him.

Jun 23, 2020

'China took our land': Rahul Gandhi continues attack on PM Modi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has now launched a fresh attack on Narendra Modi, saying the Prime Minister has publicly supported China's claim.

Jun 23, 2020

HD Kumaraswamy calls for a 20-day lockdown as coronavirus cases surge in Bengaluru

Following the increase of COVID-19 cases in Bengaluru and the announcement of partial lockdown in certain parts of Bengaluru, HD Kumaraswamy has called for a total lockdown in the city.

Jun 23, 2020

Singapore PM 'clears the decks'; dissolves Parliament for general election

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he has decided to call the general election now, while the COVID-19 situation is relatively stable, to "clear the decks" and give the new government a fresh, full five-year mandate.

Jun 23, 2020

Karnataka govt sets rates for private hospitals treating Covid-19; Rs 10,000 per day for general ward

The Karnataka Government has fixed the rates for private hospitals treating COVID-19, the rates are nearly double of what public hospitals charge.

Jun 23, 2020

Carry phones or face legal action: Karnataka Minister R Ashoka assures stricter measures in containment zones

Karnataka's Revenue Minister said after the meeting on the COVID-19 spike with the CM that those in containment zones must always carry their phones, else should be ready to face legal action.

Jun 22, 2020

Biennial polls to 7 Karnataka Council seats: All 7 nominees in fray 'unanimously elected'

The election is necessitated as the term of seven MLCs- Naseer Ahmed, Jayamma, M C Venugopal, N S Bose Raju, H M Revanna (all Congress), T A Sharavana (JD(S)) and independent D U Mallikarjuna- will expire on June 30.

Jun 22, 2020