Politics

Uddhav to be first Thackeray member to be Maharashtra CM for 5 years

Uddhav Thackeray is set to lead the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress alliance government, called Maha Vikas Aghadi, in Maharashtra.

Nov 26, 2019

Karnataka bypolls: JD(S) extends support to BJP, CM Yediyurappa rejects offer

Addressing a public rally in Karnataka's Ballari, Kumaraswamy said that JD(S) is ready to support the saffron party for December 5 bypolls as he does not want the people to suffer another mid-term election.

Nov 26, 2019

Maharashtra twist: Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar step down 3 days after swearing in

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is at Raj Bhavan to meet state Governor BS Koshyari shortly and submit his resignation.

Nov 26, 2019

'Time to take out our swords': Inside Iran's plot to attack Saudi Arabia

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei approved the operation to attack Saudi Aramco, but with strict conditions: Iranian forces must avoid hitting any civilians or Americans.

Nov 26, 2019

Ajit Pawar dumps Devendra Fadnavis, steps down as Maharashtra Deputy CM

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will address the media at 3.30 pm today and he's also likely to step down.

Nov 26, 2019

Big SC verdict: Maharashtra floor test tomorrow, proceedings to be telecast live

Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP are seeking an immediate floor test to avoid horse-trading and "illegal manoeuvres".

Nov 26, 2019

Clean chit for Ajit Pawar in irrigation scam cases after joining hands with BJP?

Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau gave a clean chit in some of the around 10-year-old irrigation scam cases allegedly involving new Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Nov 25, 2019

Will JD(S) form an alliance with Congress after Karnataka coalition govt suffers big blow?

HD Kumaraswamy said that JD(S) might form an alliance with Congress, post-elections but has never promised to tie-up with the BJP or save them in the upcoming elections.

Nov 25, 2019

West Bengal assembly bypolls: BJP candidate roughed up, 48% polling in 6 hrs

Election Commission sources, however, said that notwithstanding sporadic incidents the situation was peaceful overall in the Kaliaganj, Kharagpur Sadar and Karimpur Assembly constituencies.

Nov 25, 2019

Taiwan ruling party says China 'enemy of democracy' after meddling allegations

Among several allegations levelled, the would-be defector said he had helped guide positive media attention toward certain pro-Beijing politicians, including President Tsai's main opponent, Han Kuo-yu.

Nov 25, 2019

Maharashtra power play: After Supriya Sule, Rohit Pawar appeals for unity in family, party

Rohit's social media post came a day after Ajit Pawar's cousin sister Supriya Pawar-Sule wrote on Whatsapp: "Party and Family split".

Nov 25, 2019

Hong Kong democrats celebrate landslide win in local elections after months of protests

Democratic candidates across the city of 7.4 million people secured more than half of the 452 district council seats for the first time against a pro-establishment opposition.

Nov 25, 2019

Maharashtra floor test suspense continues: Here's how SC proceedings went

As the SC reserves order in the Maharashtra floor test plea, the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP are seeking an immediate one to avoid horse-trading and "illegal manoeuvres".

Nov 25, 2019

Record numbers vote in Hong Kong amid angry calls for democracy

Brutal attacks on election candidates in recent weeks have thrust the lowest tier of government in the Chinese-ruled city into the world spotlight.

Nov 24, 2019

Here's how Tihar Jail became birthplace of Janata Party

"Till the 1970s, everyone believed that the Tihar Jail was the origin point of the Janata Party," said Sunil Gupta, co-author of "Black Warrant".

Nov 24, 2019