Politics

Despite Hafiz Saeed's public shows, Trump claims it took 2 years to find him

In a tweet, Trump described Saeed as "so-called mastermind" of Mumbai attacks when Washington in 2012 had labelled him specially designated global terrorist.

Jul 18, 2019

Kulbhushan Jadav case: This is how Indian politicians reacted to ICJ verdict

Former External Affairs Minister Sushama Swaraj was the first to tweet her happiness on the verdict.

Jul 17, 2019

Here is why RSS economic wing is opposing PM Modi's plan for foreign currency bonds

RSS economic wing Swadeshi Jagran Manch views Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan to issue foreign currency bonds as 'anti-patriotic' as it will allow rich foreign nations to control India's policies.

Jul 17, 2019

Here's why rebel MLAs failed to meet Karnataka Assembly Speaker

The Supreme Court stated on Wednesday that the Speaker can take as much time as he wants to make a decision regarding the resignations of the MLAs.

Jul 17, 2019

Karnataka LIVE: SC says Speaker free to decide, MLAs can't be forced to attend assembly

The apex court heard the plea by the rebel MLAs on Tuesday.

Jul 17, 2019

SC asks Karnataka Speaker what stopped him from deciding on MLAs' resignations

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi sought a clear response from senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar.

Jul 16, 2019

IMA scam: Rebel Congress MLA Roshan Baig detained at Bengaluru airport

Baig is one of the 5 rebel legislators who filed a petition in the Supreme Court on July 13, seeking its directive to the state Assembly Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar to accept his resignation.

Jul 16, 2019

Will Congress-JD(S) coalition govt fall in Karnataka? CM to seek vote of trust on July 18

The CM will move the motion of confidence at 11 am on Thursday. Support for the coalition will be determined after a debate.

Jul 15, 2019

Muslims with 50 wives and 1,050 kids possess 'animalistic tendency', says BJP MLA

BJP MLA Surendra Singh is known for making controversial statements. In July 2018, he had said that every Hindu couple must have at least five children for Hindutva to remain intact.

Jul 15, 2019

Navjot Singh Sidhu sends resignation to Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

On Sunday, the cricketer-turned-politician had tweeted an image of his resignation letter to Rahul Gandhi.

Jul 14, 2019

Kim Darroch leak: Trump scrapped Iran nuclear deal to spite Barack Obama

Kim Darroch claims that Trump was guilty of "diplomatic vandalism" and abandoned the Iran deal due to "personality reasons" and hostility with Obama.

Jul 14, 2019

Nusrat Jahan gets 'Jai Shri Ram' messages on Eid; how does the TMC parliamentarian react?

Many Muslim groups called Nusrat Jahan out and questioned her faith due to her attire as well as her presence at the Rath Yatra on Kolkata along with her husband and TMC's chief Mamata Banerjee.

Jul 13, 2019

WATCH | Shame on you: Canadian journalist calls Pak minister Qureshi 'censorious thug'

The journalist, Ezra Levant was angry with Qureshi over Pakistan's media censorship which suppresses tweets from the United States and Canada. During his angry tirade, Levant also claimed that his Twitter handle was shut down.

Jul 12, 2019

Kumaraswamy seeks floor test; SC asks Speaker to maintain status quo until Tuesday

Kumaraswamy has asked Karnataka Speaker Ramesh Kumar to fix a time as he wanted to prove the majority of his government on the floor of the house.

Jul 12, 2019

BJP to hold meeting at Vidhana Soudha ahead of rebel MLAs' return

The BJP had earlier planned to hold the meeting at it party office in Malleshwaram but later moved it to Vidhana Soudha.

Jul 11, 2019