Politics

J&K Assembly dissolved after Congress-PDP-NCP form alliance and stake claim to form govt

The collective strength of the three parties was 56, well above the required number of 44 for a majority in the 87-member assembly.

Nov 22, 2018

Interpol elects South Korean as president amid Russia protest

Kim Jong-yang's election is marred by acrimony over the US campaign against the Kremlin insider and Russia's allegations of interference.

Nov 21, 2018

BJP leadership knew about attack on Arvind Kejriwal, wants him eliminated: Manish Sisodia

The BJP had termed the incident as "drama" by Kejriwal, with its Delhi chief Manoj Tiwari demanding a high-level probe into it.

Nov 21, 2018

Emergency quietly approaching, should we be silent? asks Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

In a swipe at the BJP, Thackeray said the Babri demolition case was reopened during Presidential elections and now the Ram temple issue is being raised before the Lok Sabha polls.

Nov 21, 2018

Who is K Vishweswar Reddy? TRS' richest member quits citing ideological differences; likely to join Congress

K Vishweswar Reddy, whose assets have been declared at Rs 500 crore, wrote a three-page letter criticising the K Chandrashekhar Rao-led government.

Nov 21, 2018

Delhi police release images of 2 suspected JeM terrorists; national capital on high alert

Along with the photo, the police also issued a notice warning to everyone to keep a lookout for them and to contact the Paharganj police if they come across anyone suspicious.

Nov 21, 2018

Karnataka: HD Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy 'most opportunistic' politicians: Yeddyurappa

"It is shameful on the part of the chief minister to make a disgraceful remark against a woman farmer. It is also arrogance to call the protesting farmers goondas and dacoits," Yeddyurappa said.

Nov 20, 2018

Sushma Swaraj: Have made up my mind not to contest 2019 general elections

A prominent face of the BJP with her political career spanning for decades, Sushma Swaraj was the youngest member of the Haryana Assembly when she was elected at age 25 in 1977 and made a minister.

Nov 20, 2018

India scores early win as Maldives mulls pulling out of free trade pact with China

Two key comments in recent days from former president Mohamed Nasheed, a key adviser to the newly-elected president, point to a significant thrust to the pro-India tilt in Maldives.

Nov 20, 2018

Rajasthan elections: BJP MLA Gyan Dev Ahuja booked for distributing money to supporters during rally

Returing officer of Sanganer constituency Jagat Rajeshwar said the FIR was lodged with Banipark Police Station under sections of the Representation of the People's Act on Monday.

Nov 20, 2018

Chhattisgarh elections LIVE updates: Final phase of polling underway; 45.2% total voter turnout till 2:55 PM

On Tuesday, polling in a few regions were paused after the electronic voting machines (EVMs) stopped working.

Nov 20, 2018

Telangana polls: Over 3,500 file nominations for Assembly elections on December 7

Elections to 119-member Assembly are scheduled to be held in a single phase while counting would take place on December 11.

Nov 20, 2018

Monica Lewinsky clarifies 'no sexual activity happened in the Oval Office' and other details in documentary

"We had a number of this flirtatious encounters, there was really no sense for me of anything beyond I have this crush and this person [Bill Clinton]," she said.

Nov 19, 2018

Sabarimala protests: Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala hits out at CM Vijayan over devotees' arrests

The senior Congress leader alleged the government was trying to "brand" Ayyappa devotees as Sangh Parivar activists and thus helping RSS recruit people to its fold.

Nov 19, 2018

Telangana polls: Congress team led by Puducherry CM Narayana Swamy hold talks with dissidents

Miffed at being denied tickets, some Congress dissidents had announced last week that they will contest the December 7 elections as independents on at least 40 seats.

Nov 19, 2018