Politics

PM Modi spreading canards in AgustaWestland case: Oommen Chandy

"After Modi was caught for his role in the Rafale deal, he has dragged the names of Sonia and Rahul. (He) is trying to settle political scores," Chandy said.

Jan 1, 2019

Mirwaiz Umer-led Hurriyat ridicules former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti had on Monday telephoned Mirwaiz Umer to express her condemnation at the attempted desecration of Jamia Masjid by some masked youths.

Jan 1, 2019

New Year cheer: Mass consumption items cheaper with GST cut

At its 31st meeting on December 22, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley agreed to cut tax rates on 23 goods and services.

Jan 1, 2019

Sabarimala row: Lakhs to form 'women's wall' in Kerala

While Health minister KK Shylaja would lead the chain at Kasargod, senior CPM leader Brinda Karat would be the last person at the end of the chain in Thiruvananthapuram.

Jan 1, 2019

Prakash Raj to contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections; tweets 'Ab ki baar Janatha ki SARKAR'

Prakash Raj's entry is the most recent addition to the trend established one year ago by acclaimed Tamil actor Rajinikanth.

Jan 1, 2019

Maoist attack BJP lawmaker's house in Aurangabad; kills 1

According to the poster left after the attack on Singh's house, the BJP lawmaker was supposed to exchange demonetized notes worth Rs 5 crore and he did not uphold his promise.

Dec 31, 2018

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Ex-Congress leader Sajjan Kumar surrenders before Delhi court

The 73-year-old former Congress leader was sentenced to life for the "remainder of his natural life" by the Delhi High Court on December 17.

Dec 31, 2018

PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as Bangladesh PM

"Spoke to Sheikh Hasina Ji and congratulated her on the resounding victory in the Bangladesh elections," Narendra Modi tweeted.

Dec 31, 2018

Opposition in Rajya Sabha wants select committee to oversee triple talaq bill

Besides Congress, the AIADMK, Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have also opposed the bill in the lower house.

Dec 31, 2018

'Murder them, we'll take care of it later,' says vice-chancellor during Purvanchal University seminar

Raja Ram Yadav is part of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and is also closely associated with Bharatiya Janata Party.

Dec 31, 2018

Bangladesh PM Hasina scores big election win, opposition claims vote rigged

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's alliance won Bangladesh's election with a thumping majority, the country's Election Commission said early on Monday, giving her a third straight term following a vote that the opposition rejected as rigged.

Dec 31, 2018

In Bangladesh, some voters allege being barred from polling booths

At least three voters in southeast Bangladesh, including a journalist, told Reuters on Sunday that they were barred from entering polling booths or were told their ballot papers had already been filled in, hours after voting began in the nation's general election.

Dec 30, 2018

Triple talaq bill in RS on Monday; Congress, others set to oppose it

The ruling BJP has issued a whip in the Upper House asking its members to be present. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will table the bill in the Upper House.

Dec 30, 2018

10 killed in poll-related violence as voting underway in Bangladesh

While Hasina is seeking re-election for a fourth term as the prime minister, her rival ex-premier and BNP chief Khalida Zia, who is reportedly partially paralysed, faces an uncertain future in a Dhaka jail.

Dec 30, 2018

Citizenship amendment bill may not get through in Winter session

A meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which is examining the bill, will be held on Monday to finalise the proposed legislation before being submitted to the Lok Sabha.

Dec 30, 2018