Politics

Nawaz Sharif's key party member Hanif Abbasi handed life imprisonment in ephedrine quota case

The case involved illegal allocation of ephedrine quotas worth 7 billion Pakistani rupees to two pharmaceutical companies. Besides PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi, Ali Musa Gilani -- son of former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani, and former health minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin were also accused in the case.

Jul 22, 2018

A town in Pakistan that does not vote; here's why citizens of Rabwah are forced to abstain

There are no campaign posters in the town of Rabwah, and no election rallies on its streets. Though they could be an influential bloc in a key electoral battleground, nearly 90 percent of its residents will not vote in a July 25 poll.

Jul 21, 2018

Chandrababu Naidu promises to make Andhra Pradesh the 'innovation valley' of India

The AP government's vision 2036 for Amaravati is to develop it into a media hub of global standards with a long-term vision to host International events like Cannes Film festival and the Grammys.

Jul 21, 2018

YSR Congress calls for state-wide bandh in Andhra Pradesh on July 24

The YSR Congress called upon all political parties to make the shutdown a success. The opposition also demanded the resignation of all MPs of the state's ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

Jul 21, 2018

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PM Modi addresses sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur

This is Modi's third visit to the state in less than a month; it is believed to be extremely pivotal in the run-up to the general elections as UP has 80 Lok Sabha seats.

Jul 21, 2018

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Mamata Banerjee is the most successful leader across India, claims Trinamool leader

Partha Chatterjee, the state's Education Minister, claimed that the people of Bengal will accept no one but Mamata Banerjee as their leader.

Jul 21, 2018

US expresses concerns over LeT-affiliated candidates contesting in Pakistan elections

In an official statement, the US State Department said that it has amended its Foreign Terrorist Organisation designation of LeT to add the Milli Muslim League as a "Lashkar alias."

Jul 21, 2018

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Branded as BJP's B team in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK faces an uphill task for 2019 general elections

If the party ties up with the BJP formally, AIADMK would have a much tougher battle on its hands given the public mood against the state government and especially the Modi government in the Centre.

Jul 21, 2018

US oil giants to lobby against tighter Russia sanctions

Oil companies such as Exxon Mobil have been vocal about their stance against Russia sanctions. Opponents claim sanctions unfairly penalise U.S. companies.

Jul 21, 2018

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

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Politics

Nawaz Sharif's key party member Hanif Abbasi handed life imprisonment in ephedrine quota case

A town in Pakistan that does not vote; here's why citizens of Rabwah are forced to abstain

Chandrababu Naidu promises to make Andhra Pradesh the 'innovation valley' of India

YSR Congress calls for state-wide bandh in Andhra Pradesh on July 24

PM Modi addresses sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur

Mamata Banerjee is the most successful leader across India, claims Trinamool leader

US expresses concerns over LeT-affiliated candidates contesting in Pakistan elections

Branded as BJP's B team in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK faces an uphill task for 2019 general elections

US oil giants to lobby against tighter Russia sanctions

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

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]