Politics

Who is Rishi Sunak, new UK minister and Infosys founder's son-in-law?

Sunak met his wife Akshata in California where he lived for a number of years. The couple has two daughters.

Jul 25, 2019

Will UK PM Boris Johnson bring first girlfriend into No 10 Downing Street?

His relationship with Carrie Symonds did make headlines during the campaign when police were called to the south London home they shared during the night after reports of a huge row.

Jul 25, 2019

NCP leader Sachin Ahir joins Shiv Sena ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls

47-year-old Sachin Ahir was highly impressed with the work of Uddhav Thackeray for the 'Marathi manus'.

Jul 25, 2019

Karnataka may head for spell of President's rule

If the rebels' resignations are accepted or they are disqualified, by-elections in the 15 assembly segments will have to be held in six months of vacancy caused.

Jul 25, 2019

Who is Priti Patel, UK's first Indian-origin Home Secretary?

Priti Patel's appointment marks her political comeback after she resigned as International Development Minister in 2017.

Jul 25, 2019

H.D Kumaraswamy (R) greets former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah or Parameshwara? Race for opposition leader's post hots up in Karnataka

Although the party workers and legislators prefer Siddaramiah for the role, the competition is expected to be intense.

Jul 25, 2019

US warship sails through contested Taiwan Strait, tensions likely to rise

China on earlier warned that it is ready for war if there was any move towards Taiwan's independence.

Jul 25, 2019

Major shake-up: Atanu Chakraborty is new Economic Affairs Secretary, Subhash Garg named Power Secretary

The move to appoint Atanu Chakraborty as the new economic affairs secretary has been criticised by some prominent economists.

Jul 25, 2019

MLA R. Shankar and Independent MLA H. Nagesh

Want to withdraw plea for floor test: 2 Karnataka MLAs to SC

The 14-month-old Congress-JD-S coalition government in Karnataka fell on Tuesday evening after it failed to prove majority in the floor test in the Assembly.

Jul 24, 2019

Tharoor taunts BJP over horse-trading in Karnataka

"The party that banned cattle auctions has successfully conducted one in Karnataka!" tweeted Tharoor.

Jul 24, 2019

Karnataka: Congress-JD(S) coalition govt loses floor test, Kumaraswamy submits resignation

The 14-month-old coalition collapses after receiving 99 votes against 105 of BJP. Yeddyurappa and BJP leaders celebrate inside the Assembly.

Jul 23, 2019

President's rule in Karnataka? All eyes on Governor as power struggle continues

President's rule has been imposed in Karnataka six times since 1971.

Jul 23, 2019

Video shows 18 Indian sailors 'in good health' inside British tanker seized by Iran

The Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, has said that they are working to get the crew released. Consular access to the 18 Indian sailors was sought on July 20.

Jul 23, 2019

Reserving 75% jobs for locals will only hamper economic growth of Andhra Pradesh

Jagan Mohan Reddy government's proposed law to enforce 75 percent private sector job quota for locals may not help job creation as it could affect the ease of doing business.

Jul 23, 2019

Boris Johnson expected to become the next UK Prime Minister

Johnson is the clear favourite to replace departing Prime Minister Theresa May, with several polls putting showing his support at around 70 percent.

Jul 23, 2019

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Politics

Who is Rishi Sunak, new UK minister and Infosys founder's son-in-law?

Will UK PM Boris Johnson bring first girlfriend into No 10 Downing Street?

NCP leader Sachin Ahir joins Shiv Sena ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls

Karnataka may head for spell of President's rule

Who is Priti Patel, UK's first Indian-origin Home Secretary?

Siddaramaiah or Parameshwara? Race for opposition leader's post hots up in Karnataka

US warship sails through contested Taiwan Strait, tensions likely to rise

Major shake-up: Atanu Chakraborty is new Economic Affairs Secretary, Subhash Garg named Power Secretary

Want to withdraw plea for floor test: 2 Karnataka MLAs to SC

Tharoor taunts BJP over horse-trading in Karnataka

Karnataka: Congress-JD(S) coalition govt loses floor test, Kumaraswamy submits resignation

President's rule in Karnataka? All eyes on Governor as power struggle continues

Video shows 18 Indian sailors 'in good health' inside British tanker seized by Iran

Reserving 75% jobs for locals will only hamper economic growth of Andhra Pradesh

Boris Johnson expected to become the next UK Prime Minister

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

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