Politics

Anti-CAA protests: Historian Ramachandra Guha detained in Bengaluru

A video that has been doing the rounds on the internet shows Guha, 61, holding a poster that reads, "CAA [Citizenship Amendment Act] against Constitution", and arguing with city police as they take him away.

Dec 19, 2019

Did you know Manmohan Singh demanded CAA in 2003? BJP releases video

Manmohan Singh tried to draw the attention of senior BJP leader, LK Advani to add: "I sincerely hope that the honourable Deputy Prime Minister will bear this in mind in charting out the future course of action with regard to the Citizenship Act."

Dec 19, 2019

US on India's Citizenship law: 'Honour Indian democracy, they have robust debate'

The top American diplomat was responding to a question on the protests in India after the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, alleging that this is religiously discriminatory in nature.

Dec 19, 2019

Donald Trump impeachment: A timeline of events

On Wednesday night, the House voted on two articles of impeachment - first, accusing the President of abuse of power, second, obstruction of Congress.

Dec 19, 2019

This viral video suggests Delhi Police may have fired at Jamia protesters

A TV channel showed the video where an alleged Delhi policeman is seen firing during violent protests against the amended Citizenship Act at Jamia Milia Islamia University.

Dec 19, 2019

India pitches for H-1B visa holders, says movement of people deepened ties

Jaishankar said the two countries have agreed to take steps to promote better understanding and awareness around among each other's stakeholders who are connected at multiple levels.

Dec 19, 2019

Donald Trump impeached by US House for abuse of power, obstruction of Congress

The Democratic-led House's passage of two articles of impeachment on a mostly party-line vote sets the stage for a trial next month in the Republican-controlled Senate - friendlier terrain for Trump - on whether to convict and remove him from office.

Dec 19, 2019

'Keep Sana out of it,' Sourav Ganguly tweets after daughter indirectly calls BJP government 'fascist'

An Instagram post from Sourav Ganguly's daughter Sana Ganguly resulted in a tempest on social media with the former captain having to intervene.

Dec 19, 2019

Bengaluru Police imposes Section 144 in Karnataka for 3 days after CAA protests

The prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code will be in place from Thursday ( December 19) till December 21.

Dec 18, 2019

Madras varsity students to protest throughout night, Kamal visits

He also said actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan had met them briefly.

Dec 18, 2019

BJP's renaming spree: Karnataka's Indira Canteen to be rebranded after Adi Kavi Valmiki

The state revenue minister R Ashoka said that the government-run food subsidisation programme will be renamed as Maharshi Valmiki Anna Kutira (Valmiki Food Centre).

Dec 18, 2019

The members of the United Nations Security Council hold a meeting to vote for a resolutions on controlling the turmoil in Venezuela on February 28, 2019 at the United Nations in New York.

UNSC members thwarts China's attempt to discuss Kashmir

It is to be noted that the development has come just ahead of Wang Yi's expected trip to India this month for special representative (SR) talks over the boundary issues.

Dec 18, 2019

On eve of expected impeachment, Trump lashes out at Pelosi, Democrats

Trump's remarks came in a signed letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, released as House lawmakers set the rules for debate ahead of Wednesday's planned vote on two articles of impeachment.

Dec 18, 2019

IPS officer injured in bomb attack at West Bengal CAA protest

Deputy Commissioner (headquarters), Howrah police commissionerate, Ajit Singh Yadav was among the injured, officials said.

Dec 17, 2019

'Night of horrors': Inside the Indian university stormed by police

Video footage shot by a student inside the library shows dozens of young students - including several women - scrambling for cover, cowering beneath desks, and jumping over metal and broken glass dividers as they attempted to flee.

Dec 17, 2019