Politics

Urea crisis looms in north Indian states amid political row

Transportation issues stop fertiliser movement from ports as Congress-ruled states feel the pinch.

Dec 30, 2018

Puducherry CM Narayanasamy accuses NDA govt of misusing CBI

Narayanasamy, who was the Minister of State in PMO in the UPA government, told reporters in Puducherry that "the integrity of CBI has come down now during the current NDA government."

Dec 30, 2018

AIADMK in a dilemma over alliance with BJP

The BJP had appeared to woo the DMK when Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited the home of M. Karunanidhi, and offered him rest and recuperation at his official residence in Delhi when he was sick.

Dec 30, 2018

We won't let triple talaq bill be passed in RS: Congress leader Venugopal

Even the parties, including AIADMK which supports the government on various issues and the Trinamool Congress, have come out openly against the bill, said Venugopal who is also a Congress floor strategist.

Dec 29, 2018

Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath allocates portfolios to his ministers

The allocation of portfolios took place late on Friday.

Dec 29, 2018

Is The Accidental Prime Minister another victim of politics in India?

Veteran actor Anupam Kher plays the titular role in the movie and the trailer gives a realistic portrayal of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Dec 28, 2018

Despite surge in fake news, 2018 saw reversal in electoral outcome; Will 2019 change it?

Those in power should remember the simple Machiavellian advice: "A man may forgive the killer of his father but never the person who snatched away his property."

Dec 28, 2018

US govt shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

The partial government shutdown that started last Saturday has affected 800,000 federal employees, who have either been furloughed or are working without pay.

Dec 28, 2018

'Shut up, you son of a b***h,' AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal lashes out at journalist [Video]

Ajmal's outburst came after a journalist asked the politician if he had any plans of combining forces with Bharatiya Janata Party or the Congress.

Dec 27, 2018

Tunisia ends rough year with more violence, erupts in protests after journalist sets himself on fire

Abderrazak Zorgui, a journalist, set himself on fire in the city of Kasserine. The 32-year-old also posted a video online, in which he spoke about the economic issues in the North African nation and how people were struggling with corruption and poor living conditions.

Dec 27, 2018

Rajasthan cabinet portfolios allocated; CM Ashok Gehlot keeps 9, Sachin Pilot keeps 5 [Full List]

Apart from the chief minister and deputy chief minister, 13 cabinet and 10 ministers of state were allocated portfolios. The cabinet expansion took place on Monday when 13 cabinet and 10 ministers of state took oath.

Dec 27, 2018

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel expands cabinet; 9 MLAs inducted

Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office to the new ministers during a function held at the Police Parade Ground.

Dec 26, 2018

Farmers issue and job creation for youth, Congress governments top agenda in Rajsthan: Pilot

Sachin Pilot, after the formation of the Rajasthan Cabinet, said work has begun and the government will start delivering on the promises made in the party's election manifesto.

Dec 25, 2018

Nawaz Sharif shifted from Rawalpindi prison to Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore

At the same time, the judge found the former Pakistan PM innocent in another case of alleged corruption concerning the Flagship Investments firm in the UK for lack of evidence.

Dec 25, 2018

West Bengal Rath Yatra: BJP approaches Supreme Court challenging Calcutta HC order

The BJP has challenged the Friday order of the division bench of the high court which had set aside the order of a single judge allowing the yatra.

Dec 24, 2018