Politics

President Trump throws paper towels into crowd during Puerto Rico visit

President Trump participated in a relief event in Puerto Rico during his trip to survey damage caused by Hurricane Maria. 

Oct 4, 2017

Gerard Pique booed off pitch while training with Spain

A Spanish national football open training session finished early after Gerard Pique was taunted by fans. Pique walked off with his team mates after 25 minutes due to the crowd booing and shouting at him. The Barcelona centre back took part in the controversial Catalonia independence referendum which the government deems illegal.

Oct 3, 2017

White House: Premature to discuss gun control after Las Vegas shooting

The White House said now is not the time to discuss gun control in the US following the massacre in Las Vegas that left at least 59 dead and over 500 injured on 1 October.

Oct 3, 2017

Philip Hammond calls Labour Party economic policy a back to the future socialist fantasy

The UK Chancellor used his speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester on 2 October to attack Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and the left-wing partys economic policies.

Oct 2, 2017

Catalonia officials claim that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain

Catalonia officials have claimed that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain in the controversial referendum that took place on 1 October. They also said the voter turn out was over 40 percent despite violent clashes with police.  It is reported that more than 700 people were hurt as a result of violence. The vote for independence, which has not been recognised by the Spanish Prime Minister, has caused the largest constitutional rift in decades.

Oct 2, 2017

Catalan referendum: Shakira's man Gerard Pique could bid adios to Spain

The FC Barcelona star defender was reduced to tears after Barcelona's match against Las Palmas behind closed doors at the Camp Nou on Sunday.

Oct 2, 2017

China opens expressway in Tibet near Arunachal Pradesh: 'Tourist attraction' or strategic advantage?

China has recently opened a major expressway connecting Lhasa and Nyingchi — the two most important cities in Tibet. Read to know how this could be a huge strategic advantage against India.

Oct 1, 2017

Defiant Catalans vote on split from Spain despite crackdown

Spanish riot police burst into polling stations across Catalonia on Sunday, but could not halt a banned referendum on a split from Spain. Read to know more.

Oct 1, 2017

Sachin Pilot reveals when Rahul Gandhi may take over as Congress president

Congress leader Sachin Pilot has hinted that Rahul Gandhi may take over as Congress president after Diwali. Read to know what lies ahead for him and the party.

Oct 1, 2017

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan talk politics: United by Sivaji Ganesan, divided by ideology

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan shared a stage on Sunday but made it clear that they did not share the same political views. Read to know more.

Oct 1, 2017

Hundreds injured in violence over Catalonia referendum

Violence has erupted in Spain during the Catalonia and amp;#39;s referendum on independence from Spain on October 1. Thousands have turned up to vote after the Spanish government deemed the vote illegal. The footage shows police using riot gear and batons to keep protestors away, injuring several people. Use of rubber bullets has been reported.

Oct 1, 2017

Maharashtra: Narayan Rane floats Maharashtra Swabhiman Party

Former Maharashtra chief minister Narayan T Rane on Sunday floated a new political outfit — the Maharashtra Swabhiman Party. Read to know more.

Oct 1, 2017

North Korean missiles spotted being moved from rocket facility reports South Korean Broadcaster

South Koreas Korean Broadcasting System reports several North Korean Missiles have been moved from a rocket facility in the capital Pyongyang.South Korea and the United States are said to have detected the move.According to the report the missiles could either be intermediate range Hwansong-12 or intercontinental ballistic Hwasong-14 missiles.South Korean officials are concerned North Korea will conduct more missile launches.The predict it could happen on either near the anniversary of the founding of its community party on October 10th or when China holds its Communist Party Congress on October 18th.

Sep 30, 2017

New Governors appointed to five states, including Tamil Nadu

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday appointed new governors for five states, including Tamil Nadu. Read to know more.

Sep 30, 2017

West Bengal: Fresh Mamata-BJP tussle looms over Durga Puja-Muharram overlap

The BJP will look to gain political mileage from the manner in which Mamata Banerjee has ensured no idol immersion on Muharram, October 1. Read to know more.

Sep 30, 2017