Politics

Karnataka Congress leader Veerappa Moily calls state coalition 'big mistake'

The senior party leader said that the coalition government was a failure and that trusting the partnership between Congress and JD(S) was a mistake.

Jun 22, 2019

US columnist accuses President Donald Trump of sexual assault

US magazine columnist E Jean Caroll claimed that he 'lunged' at her at the upscale Bergdorf's store's lingerie section in 1995 and pushed her against the wall while attempting to kiss her.

Jun 22, 2019

Kerala HC stays order to repatriate Raju Narayana Swamy

Raju Narayana Swamy had discovered many corrupt activities when he was the chairman of the Coconut Development Board in Bengaluru and Kolkata.

Jun 21, 2019

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Triple Talaq bill tabled in Lok Sabha; will BJP make instant divorce illegal?

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill has been opposed by many lawmakers including AIMIM chief Asaddudin Owaisi and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor.

Jun 21, 2019

JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna sticks to superstition, to take oath as per astrologer's advice

Just like the rest from the powerful JD(S) family, Prajwal Revanna has also been waiting for an auspicious day to make his way to the Lower House. He will take oath on Friday after 2.30 pm as per his astrologer's advice.

Jun 21, 2019

WATCH | Rahul Gandhi busy on his phone while President Kovind addresses joint Parliament session

Rahul Gandhi was sitting next to his mother Sonia Gandhi in the front row when the camera caught him on his phone.

Jun 20, 2019

Punish Muslims accused of assault, say Muslim citizens of Kolkata to CM

Prominent Muslims in the city urged the Chief Minister to not spare the accused, who are Muslims, in the recent attack on doctors at the NRS Hospital and harassment of former Miss India Ushoshi Sengupta.

Jun 20, 2019

Iranian revolutionary guard march during a parade

Iran's Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone, pentagon declines to comment

The unmanned military aircraft was shot down when it entered Iran's airspace near the Kouhmobarak district in the south.

Jun 20, 2019

Congress to pull the plug on Karnataka coalition? Siddaramaiah makes move

CLP leader Siddaramaiah asked the party president Rahul Gandhi to reconsider their partnership with JD(S) at a meeting on Wednesday as the party had lost in the recent polls.

Jun 20, 2019

US warns India of possible cap on H-1B visas to deter data rules: Sources

The warning comes as trade tensions between the United States and India have resulted in tit-for-tat tariff actions in recent weeks.

Jun 20, 2019

IMA director Mohammed Mansoor Khan with Shivajinagar MLA R Roshan Baig and Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy

Is it the end of road for once unchallenged Congress leader Roshan Baig?

With the Congress suspending him and the BJP shutting him for his involvement in the scam, the seven-time MLA from Shivajinagar, R Roshan Baig, is in a tight spot.

Jun 19, 2019

Congress disbands Karnataka unit, spares Gundu Rao, Khandre

While the Congress party dissolved the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Wednesday, its state President Dinesh Gundu Rao and Working President Easwar B. Khandre were spared.

Jun 19, 2019

YSRCP lawmaker threatens to demolish Chandrababu Naidu's Amaravati home

Naidu has been staying in the bungalow for the last four years, and had written to the state government recently, seeking permission to use the 'Praja Vedika' for official purpose.

Jun 19, 2019