Politics

Despite Kim's promises, US to keep pressure on North Korea

The US has asked the UN Security Council to keep its sanctions on North Korea, stating violations by Pyongyang despite Kim Jong Un's promise to denuclearise.

Jul 21, 2018

Narendra Modi government sails through no-confidence motion with easy win

The no-confidence motion was put to a vote after a 12-hour debate. The ruling NDA won 325 votes.

Jul 21, 2018

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye sentenced to another 8 years in jail for corruption

Park was accused of colluding with her long-time confidante, Choi Soon-sil, also in custody, to force big conglomerates, including Samsung Group, to donate $68.2 million to two non-profit foundations controlled by Choi.

Jul 20, 2018

Trinamool Congress Martyrs' Day: Stage set to celebrate 25th anniversary

Trinamool Congress celebrates Martyrs' Day to pay homage to 13 members of the party who took bullets for the party in 1993.

Jul 20, 2018

France hits back at Rahul Gandhi's charges on Rafale deal; BJP terms allegations 'absolutely wrong'

Congress President Rahul Gandhi had alleged that Nirmala Sitharaman had lied when she claimed that the government could not reveal details of the deal due to a secrecy pact between India and France.

Jul 20, 2018

PM Modi, Chinese president Xi Jinping to discuss US trade war at BRICS summit

While China is locked in a trade war with the US, which accuses Beijing of dodgy business practices, New Delhi had decided to hike tariffs on 30 US products in retaliation to Trump's decision to slap more taxes on Indian steel and aluminum.

Jul 20, 2018

Singapore and Japanese troops march with flags

As military service gets in the way, one Singaporean footballer's dreams may be dead

Benjamin Davis who has signed for Premier League side Fulham has not been granted permission to play since he is yet to complete his compulsory military service in Singapore.

Jul 20, 2018

Pakistan Army gets broad judicial powers at polling stations ahead of general elections

About 371,000 army personnel will fan out across Pakistan to guard the election, this is three times the number during the last election in 2013.

Jul 20, 2018

Disruption in Goa Assembly over formalin-laced fish

Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar refused to allow the Speaker to begin the day's proceedings demanding a motion to discuss the formalin issue. Led by chief minister Manohar Parrikar, the government criticised the opposition for not following the rules of the house.

Jul 20, 2018

Twitter brands 'Rahul-Modi hug' as 'Jaadu ki Jhappi'

Rahul Gandhi hugged PM Narendra Modi during the government's first no-confidence motion in four years, which is being held at the Parliament.

Jul 20, 2018

What's in that hug? Rahul Gandhi in one fell swoop of an embrace with Narendra Modi in Parliament

The hug of the year came after Rahul Gandhi excoriated the prime minister and the BJP top brass in Lok Sabha on Friday during the debate on the non-confidence motion against the BJP-led government.

Jul 20, 2018

No-confidence motion: TDP minister makes Mahesh Babu's 'Bharat Ane Nenu' reference during debate

Telegu Desam Party leader Galla Jayadev's mention of Mahesh Babu's movie triggered a varied reaction on social media. Some remarked that he is trying to promote his brother-in-law's movie while others commented that it shows how politics and films are deeply intertwined in Andhra Pradesh.

Jul 20, 2018

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Politics

Despite Kim's promises, US to keep pressure on North Korea

Narendra Modi government sails through no-confidence motion with easy win

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye sentenced to another 8 years in jail for corruption

Trinamool Congress Martyrs' Day: Stage set to celebrate 25th anniversary

France hits back at Rahul Gandhi's charges on Rafale deal; BJP terms allegations 'absolutely wrong'

PM Modi, Chinese president Xi Jinping to discuss US trade war at BRICS summit

As military service gets in the way, one Singaporean footballer's dreams may be dead

Pakistan Army gets broad judicial powers at polling stations ahead of general elections

Disruption in Goa Assembly over formalin-laced fish

Twitter brands 'Rahul-Modi hug' as 'Jaadu ki Jhappi'

What's in that hug? Rahul Gandhi in one fell swoop of an embrace with Narendra Modi in Parliament

No-confidence motion: TDP minister makes Mahesh Babu's 'Bharat Ane Nenu' reference during debate

Punjab rules out selling land of loan defaulters

Despite uproar, Trump keen to keep Putin close with planned summit in Washington

Despite opposition from Congress, Economic Offenders Bill passed

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]