Politics

Centre hikes new season common rice purchase price

India is set to announce a hefty increase in the minimum price it promises to pay for key crops later on Wednesday, sources said, as the government looks to woo the country's 260 million farmers ahead of elections due early next year.

Jul 4, 2018

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Goa netas plough fields, plant paddy... all for a Facebook challenge

Started by Siddesh Bhagat, sarpanch of Aquem Baixo, several Goa ministers have begun taking to farms in order to rejuvenate the profession in the state that has been overshadowed in recent years by tourism.

Jul 4, 2018

Donald Trump Falsely Claims Migrants Travel Through Mexico 'Like Its Walking Through Central Park'

Trump administration withdraws racially-driven admission policies from universities

President Donald Trump has made sure no student misses any chance of admission in American universities just because of his/her skin color. The nation will no more be a "color-blind" country after this.

Jul 4, 2018

Vedanta moves Green Tribunal, seeks to stop Tamil Nadu government's interference in Thoothukudi

The company sought an injunction against Tamil Nadu government and asked for permission to resume operations.

Jul 4, 2018

Pompeo heads to North Korea as Pyongyang continues its nuclear programme

Pompeo likely to hold talks about Pyongyang's plans for denuclearisation promised at Singapore summit, despite mounting doubts about Pyongyang's willingness to abandon it's weapons program.

Jul 3, 2018

PM Modi weighs in on personal security debate, says he is not 'Shahenshah' to ignore people's affection

Despite reports claiming there is an "all-time high" threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's life, he stated that he cannot remain seated in his vehicle when there are thousands of people looking to greet him on the streets.

Jul 3, 2018

Gadkari backs Sushma Swaraj, says decision in passport case was right

Gadkari supports Sushma Swaraj, says decision in passport case was right

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has been the subject of offensive tweets for days after she helped Tanvi Seth get her passport after an officer allegedly harassed her.

Jul 3, 2018

Amit Shah arrives in Kerala, strategising for upcoming polls on agenda

Amit Shah arrives in Kerala, strategy for upcoming polls on agenda

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. Shah is on a one-day visit to the state to strategise on the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in 2019.

Jul 3, 2018

'No Entry Nitish Chacha': Tej Pratap Yadav shows poster

Yadav displayed a poster outside his mother Rabri Devi's house reading, "No Entry Nitish Chacha". He accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for hacking his Facebook account.

Jul 3, 2018

Kiran Bedi, Puducherry Lt Governor, visits municipal office as part of 'naming & shaming' tax defaulters initiative

After the visit, she announced that the state has received a quantum jump in recoveries of due taxes, from an average of Rs. 4 lakh a day to Rs. 14 lakh a day and counting.

Jul 3, 2018

US Independence Day: America decks up in red, white and blue to celebrate 4th of July

The 4th of July is a federal holiday in the US commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 after the 13 colonies that made up America declared a war of independence against Britain in 1775. The day is often associated with parades, fireworks, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games and family get-togethers.

Jul 3, 2018

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Politics

Centre hikes new season common rice purchase price

Goa netas plough fields, plant paddy... all for a Facebook challenge

Trump administration withdraws racially-driven admission policies from universities

Vedanta moves Green Tribunal, seeks to stop Tamil Nadu government's interference in Thoothukudi

Pompeo heads to North Korea as Pyongyang continues its nuclear programme

PM Modi weighs in on personal security debate, says he is not 'Shahenshah' to ignore people's affection

Gadkari supports Sushma Swaraj, says decision in passport case was right

Amit Shah arrives in Kerala, strategy for upcoming polls on agenda

'No Entry Nitish Chacha': Tej Pratap Yadav shows poster

Kiran Bedi, Puducherry Lt Governor, visits municipal office as part of 'naming & shaming' tax defaulters initiative

US Independence Day: America decks up in red, white and blue to celebrate 4th of July

Bhutanese PM to visit India on July 5 as the nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations

Trump trade war: Is US exiting World Trade Organisation?

Gujarat's senior Congress MLA Kunwarji Bawalia resigns, may join BJP

Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi receives rape threat on Twitter against minor daughter, approaches police

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]