Politics

Rajeev Kumar interrogation continues after Kolkata top cop accused of non-cooperation

The probe agency may confront Kumar with former Trinamool Congress MP, Kunal Ghosh, who has also been summoned to the CBI office here in Oakland, in connection with the Rose Valley and Saradha chit fund scams.

Feb 10, 2019

Protests staged in Andhra Pradesh as PM Modi touches down in southern state

Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan and senior BJP leaders received Modi at the Gannavaram Airport at Vijayawada. He later flew in a helicopter to Guntur where he will launch the projects and address the rally.

Feb 10, 2019

Trinamool MLA shot dead in West Bengal event; Fingers point to BJP for the murder

The victim, Satyajit Biswas legislator from Krishnagunj in the Nadia district in West Bengal. He was at an event in Phulbari on the eve of Saraswati Puja.

Feb 10, 2019

Congress accuses BJP of horse-trading to destablise Karnataka government

The Congress in Karnataka made these accusations while addressing a press conference on Saturday. They also accused the BJP of corruption and bribery.

Feb 9, 2019

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu calls for protests during PM Modi's visit

PM Modi is scheduled to address a rally in Guntur. This will be his first visit to Andhra Pradesh after TDP snapped ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) last year.

Feb 9, 2019

Kolkata police raids properties allegedly linked to Nageshwar Rao's wife

The former CBI interim director denied his family had any connection with the companies raided in Kolkata.

Feb 9, 2019

Kolkata Police Commissioner LIVE updates: Rajeev Kumar to be questioned by CBI on Saturday

Kolkata's top cop made headlines this week after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee held a protest against the CBI questioning Rajeev Kumar regarding the Sharadha chit fund scam which rocked the nation.

Feb 9, 2019

In strong punitive action US may withdraw zero tariffs for India

India could lose a vital US trade concession, under which it enjoys zero tariffs on $5.6 billion of exports to the United States.

Feb 8, 2019

Flying 'Oval Office' getting ready for PM Modi, President Kovind; to be delivered by year-end

A new defence mechanism, large aircraft infrared countermeasures (LAIRCM), will be installed in the flights to help with shielding the aircraft from 'shoulder or man-portable missiles'.

Feb 8, 2019

Meet Nila Vikhe Patil, the Swedish Prime Minister's political advisor with Marathi roots

Nila Vikhe Patil will be renewing her stint as the political advisor for Kjell Stefan Lofven who has been the Swedish Prime Minister since 2014. Nila was earlier his political advisor for two years.

Feb 7, 2019

Will Hardik Patel join Congress? Firebrand social activist announces Lok Sabha candidacy

It is not clear yet if Hardik Patel will be an independent candidate or join a political party. However, speculations are rife that he will join Congress.

Feb 7, 2019

Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani announces INDIA SIZE project

Smriti Irani announced on Wednesday that Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) will assist in the development of the powerloom sector in India.

Feb 7, 2019

Vadra to attend ED office today for second round of questioning; I stand by family, says Priyanka

Vadra arrived at the ED's Jamnagar House at 3.45 p.m. and left at 9.35 p.m. He was accompanied by his wife and Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Feb 7, 2019

2019 State of the Union Address: Trump proposes new missile treaty with potential to include India

Some of the Prithvi and Agni class missiles in India's arsenal could fall under the ambit of such a treaty, as well as some of Pakistan's Babur, Shaheen and Ghauri missiles.

Feb 6, 2019

Trump confirms second summit with Kim Jong-un in Vietnam in late February

US President Donald Trump announced the meeting of the two leaders during his State of the Union address in Washington on February 5.

Feb 6, 2019