Politics

Barack Obama slams Republican candidate Donald Trump: Stop whining

US President Barack Obama slammed Donald Trump saying that GOP candidate should stop whining. Obamas comment comes after Trump claimed that the November US election process could be rigged.

Oct 19, 2016

Gujarat riots-accused extradited from Britain; first case after treaty was signed in 1992

Over the years, India's request for extradition and deportation from Britain of individuals wanted under various crimes has not met with much success.

Oct 19, 2016

Michael Moore to release anti-Trump film as celebs step up Clinton support

Michael Moore in Trumpland will be screened in Manhattan on Tuesday night.

Oct 19, 2016

India will choose date and time for talks with Pak; surgical strikes conducted before, says Foreign Secretary Jaishankar

The surgical strikes against militant camps in PoK in September gave an example of what India is capable of, Jaishankar said.

Oct 19, 2016

Supreme Court not to hear Govt's view on misuse of religion for electoral gains

The decision is likely to have a serious implication ahead of Assembly elections in UP where Hindutva is set to play an influential role.

Oct 19, 2016

Morning Brief: 3rd American presidential debate, Airtel and Nokia sign Rs 3,350-crore deal, Ford Endeavour 2016 review and more

Also read about INS Arihant and Karan Johar speaking about the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil controversy.

Oct 19, 2016

US election 2016: 5 things to expect from 3rd presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

The debate is scheduled to take place from 6.30 am IST on Thursday at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Oct 18, 2016

Arrests over rumours on Jayalalithaa's health illegal and despotic: Markandey Katju

Police arrested two persons last week for allegedly posting false information on social media about the TN CM's health.

Oct 18, 2016

Evening wrap: SC order on Cauvery issue, Trump may meet Putin, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil censored and more

Read about the SC dismissing the BCCI review petition on the Lodha panel recommendations, and how September 2016 was the hottest on record.

Oct 18, 2016

US Election 2016: When and where to watch 3rd presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump live online

The debate, which is divided into six 15-minute segments, will cover topics picked by the moderator.

Oct 18, 2016

Kurdish Peshmerga dodge bullets and fire back during Mosul offensive

Kurdish Pershmerga fighters sprinted through heavy gunfire during the offensive to reclaim Mosul, Islamic States last major stronghold in Iraq. Armed Forces said on 18 October that they had liberated some 20 villages on the outskirts of Mosul in just 24 hours.

Oct 18, 2016

Donald Trump addresses sexual assault allegations during rally

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump addressed some of the sexual assault allegations against him during a rally in North Carolina. Trump questioned why People Magazine reporter Natasha Stoynoff did not publish her allegation in 2005 when she said it happened.

Oct 18, 2016

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi meets Pranab Mukherjee, Sonia Gandhi

Suu Kyi is on a four-day visit to India on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Oct 18, 2016

SC to re-examine if Hinduism is a way of life or just a religion; and if it is fair to be used to seek votes

The latest hearing is set to have profound political implications ahead of assembly elections in five states.

Oct 18, 2016

Irom Sharmila launches People's Resurgence Justice Alliance, will fight elections in Manipur

The human rights activist had earlier this year broken her 16-year-long fast, which she had undertaken to have AFSPA repealed from the state.

Oct 18, 2016