Politics

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

BSP expels 4 former MLAs for anti-party activities; all likely to join SP

Sources said that the expelled leaders would now join the Samajwadi Party.

Nov 24, 2019

Why is anti-defection law crucial in Maharashtra?

Introduced as a deterrent to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from switching parties in 1985, the law lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection.

Nov 24, 2019

Maharashtra political crisis: SC directs BJP to produce Governor's letter on Monday

The apex court was hearing a plea filed by Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP against Governor BS Koshyari's decisions to invite BJP's Devendra Fadnavis to form government in the state.

Nov 24, 2019

Spy discloses China's political interference in Hong Kong, Taiwan; seeks asylum in Australia

Wang "William" Liqiang admitted to entering Taiwan under a false identity to run undercover operatives to interfere in the 2018 municipal elections as well as the upcoming presidential polls in January.

Nov 23, 2019

Never, never, never: Devendra Fadnavis' old tweet on forging alliance with NCP goes viral

Meanwhile, an old tweet of Devendra Fadnavis promising never to ally with NCP surfaced online as reminders of his sharp criticism of the NCP.

Nov 23, 2019

The maha khel in Maharashtra: What drama unfolded [Timeline]

The month-long political impasse ended dramatically after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the CM, backed by the Sharad Pawar-led NCP.

Nov 23, 2019

Maharashtra power twist LIVE updates: Uddhav Thackeray's 'surgical strike' jibe at BJP during NCP-Sena presser

Devendra Fadnavis was sworn for the second term as Maharashtra Chief Minister on Saturday with NCP leader Ajit Pawar as his deputy.

Nov 23, 2019

Trump accuses impeachment witness of lying, defends use of lawyer Giuliani

Testimony at the hearings put a spotlight on Trump's decision to give personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, a private citizen with no formal job in his administration, an outsized role to shape American policy toward Ukraine.

Nov 23, 2019

PM Modi congratulates Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

In early morning development, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) came together and met the Maharashtra Governor and staked claim for forming the government.

Nov 23, 2019

Devendra Fadnavis sworn-in as Maharashtra CM, Ajit Pawar becomes deputy CM

In an incredible turnaround, a BJP-led government, headed by Devendra Fadnavis has come to power in Maharashtra.

Nov 23, 2019

Maharashtra power deal: Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress leaders to meet at 4 pm in Mumbai

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut confirmed today that all three parties have decided that a Shiv Sena chief minister will have a full five-year term after the Maharashtra government formation.

Nov 22, 2019

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Politics

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

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

Record numbers vote in Hong Kong amid angry calls for democracy

Here's how Tihar Jail became birthplace of Janata Party

BSP expels 4 former MLAs for anti-party activities; all likely to join SP

Why is anti-defection law crucial in Maharashtra?

Maharashtra political crisis: SC directs BJP to produce Governor's letter on Monday

Spy discloses China's political interference in Hong Kong, Taiwan; seeks asylum in Australia

Never, never, never: Devendra Fadnavis' old tweet on forging alliance with NCP goes viral

The maha khel in Maharashtra: What drama unfolded [Timeline]

Maharashtra power twist LIVE updates: Uddhav Thackeray's 'surgical strike' jibe at BJP during NCP-Sena presser

Trump accuses impeachment witness of lying, defends use of lawyer Giuliani

PM Modi congratulates Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Devendra Fadnavis sworn-in as Maharashtra CM, Ajit Pawar becomes deputy CM

Maharashtra power deal: Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress leaders to meet at 4 pm in Mumbai

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]