Politics

Former Goa CM pins Manohar Parrikar; blames him in Rs 144,000 crore mining case

Parsekar alleged that the plans for the renewal of the 88 leases were formulated during Parrikar's previous tenure as the CM.

Sep 7, 2018

DMK will participate in Bharat Bandh called by Cong, says Stalin

DMK President said the centre was not interested in passing on the benefits of lower crude oil prices to the people.

Sep 7, 2018

Mosque loudspeaker row: Muslim leaders meet Gurugram deputy commissioner over complaints

The representatives of the Muslim Community went on to say that even when the volume was lowered, they were not satisfied.

Sep 7, 2018

Can't take back chocolate from kid immediately: Sumitra Mahajan on SC/ST Act

She stressed the importance of having a discussion regarding the issue and explaining it to the people to stop atrocities.

Sep 7, 2018

S P Vaid removed as Jammu & Kashmir police chief amid spike in militancy in the valley

Dilbagh Singh will meanwhile look after the force till Vaid's replacement is found.

Sep 7, 2018

Section 377 verdict: RSS says homosexuality not a crime, but it's against nature

RSS maintained the Sangh's old stand and said gay marriage and such relationships were not "compatible with nature".

Sep 6, 2018

Section 377 verdict: Congress lauds SC for decriminalising homosexuality

Congress spokesperson Rajdeep Sujrewala took to social media to express the party's joy over the apex court ruling.

Sep 6, 2018

UN says historic verdict on section 377 will help fight 'stigma against LGBTI' community

The United Nations in India hopes that along with decriminalising homosexuality, it would also help in guaranteeing fundamental rights to the LGTBQ community in India and ensuring justice for the community.

Sep 6, 2018

Setback for Shivraj govt ahead of assembly election; e-tender scam unearthed

The inquiries revealed that these companies managed to win the bids with the help of insiders and selected few bidders got unauthorised access of the systems and previewed the bid price so that they could pitch lower bids to clinch the deals

Sep 6, 2018

Section 377 verdict : Supreme Court decriminalises homosexuality in India

Section 377 is a British-era law which was established in 1861. The Supreme Court gave the historic verdict on Thursday, prompting celebrations across the country.

Sep 6, 2018

India says sovereignty of Chagos Archepelago lies with Mauritius and not UK

India spoke in the International Court of Justice, backing Mauritius in its claim that Archipelago belongs to the island nation and not the UK.

Sep 6, 2018

Farmers hold anti-govt protest in Delhi; demand increase in pension, waiving of debts

The capital city was a sea of red as the farmers marched from Jantar Mantar to Parliament Street.

Sep 5, 2018

Rahul Gandhi accused of eating chicken before Kailash Mansarovar Yatra; restaurant clarifies

A restaurant whose waiter had earlier said Congress president Rahul Gandhi had eaten non-vegetarian food there has now said he ate only vegetarian food there. Read to know more.

Sep 5, 2018

Can't launch government schemes during poll yatra, Rajasthan High Court tells Vasundhara Raje

Raje had recently launched a scheme that promises to give smartphones to 1 crore households in the state.

Sep 5, 2018

BJP MLA Ram Kadam called 'Ravan' for promising to kidnap girls for men

BJP MLA Ram Kadam was addressing a gathering of young men in his constituency in Mumbai. Kadam later said that his comments, which were recorded were taken out of context and that he meant them as a joke.

Sep 5, 2018