Politics

Pakistan to open Kartarpur Corridor despite rising tensions with India

Tensions between the countries escalated after the Indian government's move to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 25, 2019

Bhim Army warns of movement if leaders not freed

The matter has taken a political turn with various opposition parties voicing support for the protesters.

Aug 25, 2019

Assembly polls unlikely till 2021 in Jammu and Kashmir: Election Commission

Assembly elections in J&K will have to wait till 2021, till the ECI formally announces the completion of the delimitation process.

Aug 25, 2019

J&K administration asks Rahul Gandhi to stay away from Srinagar

Saturday's visit to Srinagar will be Rahul Gandhi's first visit since the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Aug 24, 2019

Will Karnataka CM Yediyurappa balance out an equation to induct ministers without a rebellion?

As several saffron party leaders have displayed their displeasure for not getting ministerial posts, CM Yediyurappa flew to Delhi to meet Amit Shah and solve the puzzle.

Aug 23, 2019

Highest number of women MPs in India's history, but what does this translate into?

The card of womanhood has often been deployed by our politicians as a tool to garner votes.

Aug 23, 2019

Hong Kong protesters plan 'Baltic Chain' demonstration; Canada-China ties worsen

The ongoing protests in Hong Kong have led to severe deterioration of diplomatic relations between China and Canada after a missing British Consulate was detained by Chinese authorities.

Aug 23, 2019

Colombo refutes Pak's statement on envoy meet regarding Kashmir

The meeting arranged on Tuesday was at the request of the Pakistan High Commissioner about the recent developments in Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 23, 2019

Yogi allots portfolios, downgrades some Ministers

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister has kept 11 major departments, including Home, Information, Revenue and Housing.

Aug 23, 2019

Delhi Dalit protest turns violent; Here's all to know about Guru Ravidas temple demolition

Thousands of people are protesting against the demolition of Guru Ravidas temple in the Tughlakabad forest area.

Aug 22, 2019

Will BJP in Karnataka reintroduce cow slaughter bill after Yatnal's petition?

Speculation is rife that the BJP government headed by Yediyurappa will reinstate Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2010.

Aug 22, 2019

Is actress-turned-politician Ramya secretly marrying her boyfriend in Dubai? Here's what her mother says

Ramya aka Divya Spandana's mother has said that her daughter has broken up with Portugal-based Raphael.

Aug 22, 2019

Mumbai police cracks down on MNS party members ahead of Thackeray's ED appearance

The crackdown took place hours before party president Raj Thackeray's scheduled appearance before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in connection with an IL&FS probe.

Aug 22, 2019

Donald Trump claims he will end 'ridiculous' US birthright citizenship

Experts have said that Trump's plans would afoul the US constitution's 14th amendment guaranteeing birthright citizenship.

Aug 22, 2019

What are the other cases against Chidambaram?

The case in which the former Finance Minister has been arrested involves alleged kickbacks received by his son Karti Chidambaram.

Aug 22, 2019