Politics

Cambodian PM Hun Sen to extend his rule; 'unopposed' election comes to an end

With no opposition, Prime Minister Hun Sen is set to continue ruling the nation as the polls closed with a reported 70 percent voter turnout.

Jul 30, 2018

PM Modi hits back at Opposition, says 'not afraid' to be seen with industrialists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that unlike "some people" he was "not afraid of" publicly standing beside industrialists and business magnates as his intentions were "noble".

Jul 29, 2018

Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Council in St. Petersburg, Russia

Government employees to get leave travel concession for travel to Central Asia

A proposal was finalised providing employees LTC to the Central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to boost India's presence in the area.

Jul 29, 2018

India's message to Imran Khan: Hope for a progressive Pakistan at peace with neighbours

In its first statement on Imran Khan's win after the 2018 general elections in Pakistan, India said it hopes that Pak's new government would "work constructively" to end militancy in South Asia.

Jul 29, 2018

PTI supporter celebrates ahead of Pakistan elections

Imran eyes coalition, PML-N and PPP considering joint strategy

Khan's party will be down to 109 seats once candidates withdraw from the multiple seats they contested, forcing the party to consider an alliance with independents and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan.

Jul 29, 2018

Tibet part of China's 'sacred territory': Chinese premier

During a visit to the mountain nation, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged religious figures to promote national unity and ethnic harmony.

Jul 29, 2018

Massive fight breaks out at Trump's star on Hollywood Boulevard [Video]

From the video posted, it has been learnt that two men dressed up in full 'Maga' costume went out to the crowd as a part of their social experiment.

Jul 29, 2018

An election worker hangs a banner outside a classroom at a school in Phnom Penh

Cambodia prepares for election marred by criticism

The sixth election in the history of Cambodia is set to begin on Sunday and preparations are on in full swing despite the UN and US threatening sanctions over the unfair elections after the main opposition party was dissolved last year.

Jul 28, 2018

Mahesh Kumar Malani and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Who is Mahesh Malani? Pakistan's first non-Muslim elect to National Assembly is a Hindu

The 55-year-old Pakistani Hindu Brahmin has been an active participant of politics in the country for close to 2 decades. Mahesh Malani, who is a known face in the minority community of the Sindh province, is expected to be a vocal critic of extremist ideas in the National Assembly.

Jul 28, 2018

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office

To combat Iran, Trump seeks new alliance in the Middle East

A White House source has confirmed that Trump is seeking to create a NATO-like alliance in the Middle East to combat the growing influence of Tehran in the region.

Jul 28, 2018

All for the love of young voters? Congress mulls tax exemption for citizens under 35

The Congress is said to be mulling the move of tax exemption for people below the age of 35 for a while now and it was also discussed in a meeting on July 13. However, no decision has been made and the proposal is yet to find a place in the party's poll manifesto.

Jul 28, 2018

Amid backlash over Helsinki summit, Putin invites Trump to Moscow

The Russian President has invited Donald Trump to Moscow, saying there was a need for more US-Russia summits. The White House has also accepted the idea and is expected to push for a meeting.

Jul 28, 2018

Mohammad Azharuddin wants to see 'captain' Imran Khan in Pakistan's new prime minister

Former India cricketer Azharuddin wished luck to Pakistan's prime minister-elect Imran Khan but insisted that new role will not be easy for the World Cup-winning former captain.

Jul 28, 2018

Karunanidhi health LIVE updates: DMK chief admitted to ICU in Kauvery hospital; politicos pay visit

Karunanidhi had come down with a fever and a urinary infection on Thursday (July 26).

Jul 28, 2018

Dalit Hindu in Pakistan Cabinet − A secular story to remember as Imran Khan is set to form government

It's good to remember the life and fate of Jogendranath Mandal, the first law minister of Pakistan, at a time when Imran Khan is about form a new government. The story of Mandal, a Dalit leader from Kolkata, is also an interesting parable on the intriguing tale of the two nations born out of the bloody partition of 1947.

Jul 27, 2018

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Politics

Cambodian PM Hun Sen to extend his rule; 'unopposed' election comes to an end

PM Modi hits back at Opposition, says 'not afraid' to be seen with industrialists

Government employees to get leave travel concession for travel to Central Asia

India's message to Imran Khan: Hope for a progressive Pakistan at peace with neighbours

Imran eyes coalition, PML-N and PPP considering joint strategy

Tibet part of China's 'sacred territory': Chinese premier

Massive fight breaks out at Trump's star on Hollywood Boulevard [Video]

Cambodia prepares for election marred by criticism

Who is Mahesh Malani? Pakistan's first non-Muslim elect to National Assembly is a Hindu

To combat Iran, Trump seeks new alliance in the Middle East

All for the love of young voters? Congress mulls tax exemption for citizens under 35

Amid backlash over Helsinki summit, Putin invites Trump to Moscow

Mohammad Azharuddin wants to see 'captain' Imran Khan in Pakistan's new prime minister

Karunanidhi health LIVE updates: DMK chief admitted to ICU in Kauvery hospital; politicos pay visit

Dalit Hindu in Pakistan Cabinet − A secular story to remember as Imran Khan is set to form government

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]