Politics

'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 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 6 January 2014

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

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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

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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

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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

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Politics

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

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

In Bangladesh, some voters allege being barred from polling booths

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

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

Citizenship amendment bill may not get through in Winter session

Urea crisis looms in north Indian states amid political row

Puducherry CM Narayanasamy accuses NDA govt of misusing CBI

AIADMK in a dilemma over alliance with BJP

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

Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath allocates portfolios to his ministers

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

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

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

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

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

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]