Politics

Pakistan elections 2018: Amid economic meltdown and a debt trap, political stability a challenge

Pakistan goes to the polls on July 25, 2018. Whatever the outcome of the 13th elections, the chances of the government completing its tenure remains weak. The new government will face massive challenges domestically as well as externally.

Jul 2, 2018

Who is Andrés Obrador? New Mexican president to deal with 'erratic and arrogant' Trump

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, often referred to as AMLO, is said to have won the Mexico presidential elections with about 53 percent votes. Soon after, he spoke to jubilant supporters during an event in Mexico City and said that he would respect the liberties of his countrymen.

Jul 2, 2018

South Korean President Moon Jae-in to embark on Asian tour, hold bilateral summit with PM Modi

The summit was confirmed by the South Korean presidential office on Monday as it said: "President Moon and Prime Minister Modi are expected to discuss ways to strengthen the countries' special strategic partnership and to further expand their future-oriented cooperation."

Jul 2, 2018

Muslims gift bikes to independent councillors who didn't back BJP in Godhra municipality elections

Firdos Kothi, president of Muslim Ghanchi Samaj, said the councillors have always supported the minority community and have never been biased against them.

Jul 2, 2018

Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj

Rajnath Singh calls up Sushma Swaraj, expresses sympathy after Twitter troll attack

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his sympathy for External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj after the latter faced the wrath of social media over the passport row of an interfaith couple from Lucknow.

Jul 2, 2018

GST is a failure, it should be taken back: Subramanian Swamy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy lashed out at Goods and Service Tax (GST) on Sunday.

Jul 1, 2018

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GST was thrust upon an unprepared nation, says former Finance minister P Chidambaram

According to the Congress leader, the only section that appeared to be happy about the GST was the tax administration that had acquired extraordinary powers that frighten the average business person and the common citizen. "GST has become a bad word" for businesses and commoners alike, he said.

Jul 1, 2018

‘MP is becoming the rape capital of the nation’: Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia

Madhya Pradesh is becoming the rape capital of the nation: Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia

Congress leader and Member of Parliament Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday led candlelight protest condemning the brutal rape of 8-year-old happened in Mandsaur.

Jul 1, 2018

Union minister Satyapal Singh reaffirms his stance on Darwin, claims his ancestors were not apes

Darwin's work might have shaped science as we know it, but looks like the father of evolution has failed to convince the man responsible for Higher Education in India. BJP leader Satyapal Singh, who has a PhD, seems to think evolution is baseless since humans "have always been humans."

Jul 1, 2018

India-Pakistan diplomats' row: Help of defence attache caught in fresh spat

In a fresh spat, it is being said that the help of India's defence attache was forced to stop working for the official by a few local authorities. While it is not known why the authorities took such a step, India has taken up the matter with Pakistan.

Jun 30, 2018

Indian-American Seema Nanda appointed CEO of Democratic Party's National Committee

Seema Nanda appointed as CEO of the DNC as the party eyes the upcoming 2020 elections. She replaces interim CEO Mary Beth Cahill, who took the helm of the DNC in February after replacing Jess O'Connell, a seasoned operative who left after less than a year on the job.

Jun 30, 2018

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Politics

Pakistan elections 2018: Amid economic meltdown and a debt trap, political stability a challenge

Who is Andrés Obrador? New Mexican president to deal with 'erratic and arrogant' Trump

South Korean President Moon Jae-in to embark on Asian tour, hold bilateral summit with PM Modi

Muslims gift bikes to independent councillors who didn't back BJP in Godhra municipality elections

Rajnath Singh calls up Sushma Swaraj, expresses sympathy after Twitter troll attack

GST is a failure, it should be taken back: Subramanian Swamy

GST was thrust upon an unprepared nation, says former Finance minister P Chidambaram

Madhya Pradesh is becoming the rape capital of the nation: Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union minister Satyapal Singh reaffirms his stance on Darwin, claims his ancestors were not apes

India-Pakistan diplomats' row: Help of defence attache caught in fresh spat

Indian-American Seema Nanda appointed CEO of Democratic Party's National Committee

Modi govt destroying regulatory mechanism: Yechury

One year of GST: Real estate players hopeful of benefits in long run, but concerns persist

Comedian says he prank called Donald Trump on Air Force One

Amazon, Pepsi appeal to Maharashtra government over plastic ban

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]