Politics

Under Modi government, nation is reeling under 'financial anarchy': Shiv Sena

The Bharatiya Janata Party's carping ally also wanted to know what actions had the central government taken against those who 'looted' banks.

Jun 24, 2018

Sarah Sanders asked to leave Virginia restaurant as she works for Trump

According to restaurant owner Stephanie Wilkinson, the White House press secretary was asked to leave the premises as she had supported US president Donal Trump's policy to bar transgenders from the armed forces.

Jun 24, 2018

BJP minister marries off two frogs to please rain gods in drought-hit Madhya Pradesh

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lalita Yadav, who is currently the Minister of State for Women and Child Development, conducted the elaborate ritual at a temple in Chhattarpur on Friday, June 22.

Jun 24, 2018

BJP ups the ante for 2019 general elections, set to appoint heads for 543 Lok Sabha seats

An 11-member panel will be set up to look into 13 specific assignments related to the state to ensure that the BJP remains one step ahead of its rival parties.

Jun 24, 2018

Did Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman meet Israel PM Netanyahu? Iranian press says so

Iran's Press TV says the meeting took place in the Royal Palace in Amman. The report could not be independently verified.

Jun 23, 2018

DMK president MK Stalin detained by police after protest against Tamil Nadu governor

Stalin also said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam will not oppose the Governor as "they are afraid that their corruptions will be exposed".

Jun 23, 2018

Charles Krauthammer: Renowned Pulitzer prize winner and columnist dies at 68

Charles Krauthammer who was an intellectual provocateur, winner of Pulitzer Prize died due to small intestine cancer.

Jun 23, 2018

BJP leader Chaudhary Lal Singh warns journalists in Jammu and Kashmir of 'Shujaat-like' incident

Chaudhary Lal Singh, a former minister in the Mehbooba-lead J&K government, warned journalists of creating a 'false atmosphere' regarding the Kathua rape case. He has demanded CBI probe into the incident.

Jun 23, 2018

America averse to dating Trump Officials? Here's why

The Trump officials are having issues in finding dating partners in Washington DC. The online dating apps appear to be of no help to them as users show disinterest in White House administrative staff.

Jun 23, 2018

IPFT planning demonstrations in August as it intensifies demand for separate state

The Tripura-based party, which has been attempting to get its own state since 2009, alleges The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 would jeopardise traditions and customs in North-East India. Demonstrations are planned for August 23.

Jun 22, 2018

Saifuddin Soz's comment on Kashmir's independence draws flak from BJP, Congress says not party's viewpoint

Congress leader Saifuddin Soz echoing former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf's statement on Kashmiris preferring independence than merging with Pakistan has not gone down well with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Jun 22, 2018

Tamil Nadu government not doing enough to check spread of Naxalism: Pon Radhakrishnan

Union Minister claims TN government has given a free hand to Naxals and other anti-social elements. Praises former governments for their efforts, singles out EPS government as a failure to stop the spread of Naxalism.

Jun 22, 2018

BJP leader Saroj Pandey calls Rahul Gandhi 'mentally unstable' after his Coca-Cola founder remark

Apart from the Coca-Cola comment, Congress President Rahul Gandhi had also claimed that global fastfood chain McDonald's used to run a 'dhaba.'

Jun 22, 2018

Time magazine features Trump on cover page, not for Korea deal but for sobbing child

Time magazine has come up with another cover photo of Donald Trump with a sobbing child in distress. However, this time the attention grabber is not the president but the toddler portraying the family separation policy.

Jun 22, 2018

Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy's austerity measure - a Rs 1.50 crore SUV

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy comes under fire for his Rs 1.50 crore customised Range Rover, office defends the vehicle citing his health.

Jun 22, 2018