Politics

UK Prime Minister Theresa May annouces snap general election

If the election is approved by two thirds of MPs in the House of Commons, it will take place on 8 June, defying the Fixed Term Parliament Act.

Apr 18, 2017

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath completes 1 month in office: It's early days but the man has made a start

The elevation of Adityanath, a man known for his controversies, has been backed by a big number of people, says a survey. The 44-year-old leader knows that if he can prove himself to be a good administrator, he has the world on his side in the days to come.

Apr 18, 2017

EVM tampering row: AAP moves Delhi HC seeking use of VVPAT machines in upcoming MCD polls

The AAP and the Congress have consistently been demanding that the poll panel conduct the elections using ballot papers instead of EVMs to rule out the possibility of the machines being tampered.

Apr 18, 2017

AIADMK merger talks updates: Read how Sasikala and O Panneerselvam camps are looking to unite

The two AIADMK factions have a lot of kinks to iron out before they merge and become what they were before the OPS vs Sasikala spat. Read how they are going about it.

Apr 18, 2017

Protesters march against Turkey referendum result

Hundreds of people took to the streets in Istanbul on 17 April to denounce the result of the Turkish constitutional referendum. The vote resulted in a ‘yes’ majority, granting President Tayyip Erdogan new sweeping powers, but Opposition parties and independent observers have challenged the accuracy of the election.

Apr 18, 2017

UP ministers, officials miss extended deadline to declare assets

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had asked ministers to declare their assets within 15 days of taking oath.

Apr 18, 2017

Tamil Nadu ministers talk AIADMK merger, signalling possible patch-up between Sasikala and OPS

Tamil Nadu ministers held an emergency meeting to discuss the merger of the Panneerselvam and Sasikala Natarajan-led factions of the AIADMK, after an FIR was lodged against TTV Dinakaran, who was to contest the RK Nagar by-elections.

Apr 18, 2017

CBI files FIR against 13 Trinamool Congress leaders: Mamata Banerjee's anti-CPM club always had a risky future

Mamata Banerjee's party has always thrived on an anti-CPI(M) sentiment and never really cared for building a solid ideology or organisation. Today, the party's useless elements have put its supremo in a big risk and she doesn't have much option to cure the ills.

Apr 17, 2017

CBI files FIR against 13 Trinamool Congress leaders in connection to Narada sting operation probe

The FIR includes names of several state ministers and MPs. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said there was nothing to worry as a mere FIR doesn't prove guilt.

Apr 17, 2017

MCD Polls: AAP accuses BJP of turning Delhi into a dustbin

The manifesto is nothing but a document of lies and failures of the BJP over the past 10 years in power in the MCDs," said AAP's Delhi unit convenor Dilip Pandey.

Apr 17, 2017

PM goes on an inauguration spree in home town; here's what Modi said at different venues

Narendra Modi said India still needs to focus on increasing the per capita milk production.

Apr 17, 2017

Turks question referendum results as Erdogan declares victory

Some Turkish residents questioned the legitimacy of the referendum results, a day after President Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in gaining new powers. The referendum victory marks the first step in replacing Turkeys parliamentary system with an all-powerful presidency and abolishing the office of prime minister.

Apr 17, 2017

Did PM Modi just sound the Gujarat poll bugle?

Though it is Modi's eighth visit in nine months to Gujarat, which is going into poll from November, it is his first visit to Surat since becoming the Prime Minister.

Apr 17, 2017

Kerala: IUML's PK Kunhalikutty wins Malappuram bypolls

IUML's Kunhalikutty had a lead of over 1.5 lakh votes and was way ahead of his nearest rival — MB Faisal of the CPI(M) — while BJP's N Sreeprakash finished third.

Apr 17, 2017

FIR against Sasikala's nephew TTV Dinakaran in bribery case over AIADMK's 'Two leaves' symbol

The Delhi Police filed an FIR against AIADMK Deputy General Secretary TTV Dinakaran for allegedly offering a bribe to the Election Commission for the 'Two Leaves' symbol of the party.

Apr 17, 2017