Politics

Somalia orders top UN official to leave for interfering in internal affairs

Somalia has kicked out the country's top United Nations official in a decision likely to harm relations with foreign powers backing government attempts to restore stability after decades of turmoil.

Jan 2, 2019

BJP hits out at MP govt for stopping Vande Matram recitation

Chief Minister Kamal Nath, who issued a statement on the matter on Tuesday, clarified that the practice of collectively reciting the national song will be adopted in a new way.

Jan 2, 2019

Aadhaar amendment bill introduced in Lok Sabha; Opposition up in arms against it

As the Oppositions raised concerns, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad asserted that the proposed amendment is in compliance with the Supreme Court judgement and that there will be no infringement of privacy.

Jan 2, 2019

Are Rafale deal files in ex-Defence Minister's bedroom? Congress wants them made public

Congress has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to submit all the documents related to the purchase of the fighter jets from France to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for a probe.

Jan 2, 2019

BJP's Kerala president calls for protests as women enter Sabarimala temple

Two women reported to be in their 40s, entered the Sabarimala temple in Kerala on Wednesday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, raising fears of a backlash from conservative Hindu groups.

Jan 2, 2019

Modi a defeatist PM; only 99 days left for BJP to say bye-bye people of India, says Congress

Addressing a press conference soon after Modi's interview aired on Tuesday, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala accused him of peddling lies and said his interview was a monologue around "I, me, mine and myself".

Jan 2, 2019

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

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Politics

Somalia orders top UN official to leave for interfering in internal affairs

BJP hits out at MP govt for stopping Vande Matram recitation

Aadhaar amendment bill introduced in Lok Sabha; Opposition up in arms against it

Are Rafale deal files in ex-Defence Minister's bedroom? Congress wants them made public

BJP's Kerala president calls for protests as women enter Sabarimala temple

Modi a defeatist PM; only 99 days left for BJP to say bye-bye people of India, says Congress

PM Modi spreading canards in AgustaWestland case: Oommen Chandy

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

New Year cheer: Mass consumption items cheaper with GST cut

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

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

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

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

PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as Bangladesh PM

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

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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