Politics

Dissident in Congress-JDS coalition: Kharge to meet Rahul for immediate filling of remaining cabinet berths

The Congress and JDS(S) are in catch 22 situation with dissenting Lingayat leader MB Patil claiming support of 20 Congress MLAs and BJP leader Shivaraj Patil meeting him. If the decision is not made to quell the rebellion, the coalition government is doomed to fall.

Jun 10, 2018

G7 summit photo of German Chancellor Angela Merkel staring down at Trump goes viral

The picture also shows French President Emmanuel Macron, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and Trump's national security adviser John Bolton among others.

Jun 10, 2018

CM Kumaraswamy defends allocating Higher Education portfolio to 'class 8 pass' minister

Janata Dal (Secular) leader GT Devegowda was reportedly upset over being given the higher education portfolio as his formal education is quite limited. He had mentioned in his election affidavit that he had studied only till class 8.

Jun 10, 2018

Disgruntled Congress and JD(S) leaders keen to join BJP, says BS Yeddyurappa

Karnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa's comment comes just days after the cabinet expansion left out several Congress lawmakers which sparked a row in the newly-formed coalition government.

Jun 10, 2018

PM Modi in China: All you need to know

The focus of this year's summit is regional connectivity and shared concerns over terrorism. The SCO Summit would be the platform for India to emerge as a key stakeholder in maintaining peace and stability in the volatile Asian and Eurasian regions.

Jun 10, 2018

EC rules out Congress allegations of foul play in MP electoral rolls

Probe ordered following Congress' allegations of voter fraud in Madhya Pradesh electoral rolls. Commission finds no case of fraud in four constituencies.

Jun 9, 2018

Your money is our money, says Haryana government leaving athletes shocked

The Haryana government has issued a circular asking all sportspersons to hand over one-third of their earnings for 'development of sports'.

Jun 8, 2018

Did lobbying for Lingayats' minority religion tag cost the Karnataka Cabinet post for MB Patil?

Though senior leader MB Patil was one of the best performers for Congress during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections, he was denied a Cabinet post. Many people are blaming him for Congress losing deposits in Lingayat-dominated North Karnataka regions.

Jun 8, 2018

More than 30 have been killed in Kashmir violence

From sportspersons to stone pelters, Indian govt attempts to bond with Kashmiri youth

The youth in Kashmir have been central to the current wave of violence, especially with the stone pelting incidents on a rise. But is winning the youth over really an alternative to the dialogue with the Hurriyat leaders?

Jun 8, 2018

Accused of demanding bribe, UP CM Yogi Adityanath's aide lands in trouble

The Principal Secretary has been accused of demanding a bribe of Rs. 25 lakh. Adityanath has asked Chief Secretary Rajeev Kumar to find out the factual position in the case.

Jun 8, 2018

File photo of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers patrol over a footbridge near the Line of Control (LoC), a ceasefire line dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan, at Sabjiyan sector of Poonch district.

After Ramzan ceasefire, politicos demand for dialogue with separatists, Pakistan

Omar Abdullah, the former Chief Minster and opposition leader said that, Ramadan ceasefire should be followed by talks with Hurriyat and other stakeholders in the State.

Jun 8, 2018

Karnataka MLA BJP Basangouda S Patil Yatnal

'Is it wrong to speak in favour of Hindus?' Karnataka BJP MLA defends his anti-Muslim statement

In a video that has gone viral, Basangouda S Patil Yatnal made anti-Muslim comments. He also said that "those who wear burqas and skullcaps" should not come into his office.

Jun 8, 2018

India clears the air: No Indo-Pak meeting at SCO summit in China

Indian Ambassador to China confirms that the two countries will not engage formally, no request from Pakistan. Ambassador Bambawale underscored that terror will certainly form a substantial part of discussions at the summit.

Jun 8, 2018

Andhra CM accuses Centre of conspiring to take over Tirumala temple

Chandrababu Naidu has accused the Modi government of conspiring to take over the functioning of Tirumala, says he will not let them succeed. The chief minister went on to disapprove the Centre's move to backtrack on their word regarding AP's SCS request.

Jun 8, 2018

After Congress, Netaji's grand-nephew takes a jibe at Pranab Mukherjee

CK Bose is a BJP leader and holds a significant portfolio in Bengal BJP. His statement came soon after the former President attended an RSS conference at Nagpur on Thursday June 7.

Jun 8, 2018

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Politics

Dissident in Congress-JDS coalition: Kharge to meet Rahul for immediate filling of remaining cabinet berths

G7 summit photo of German Chancellor Angela Merkel staring down at Trump goes viral

CM Kumaraswamy defends allocating Higher Education portfolio to 'class 8 pass' minister

Disgruntled Congress and JD(S) leaders keen to join BJP, says BS Yeddyurappa

PM Modi in China: All you need to know

EC rules out Congress allegations of foul play in MP electoral rolls

Your money is our money, says Haryana government leaving athletes shocked

Did lobbying for Lingayats' minority religion tag cost the Karnataka Cabinet post for MB Patil?

From sportspersons to stone pelters, Indian govt attempts to bond with Kashmiri youth

Accused of demanding bribe, UP CM Yogi Adityanath's aide lands in trouble

After Ramzan ceasefire, politicos demand for dialogue with separatists, Pakistan

'Is it wrong to speak in favour of Hindus?' Karnataka BJP MLA defends his anti-Muslim statement

India clears the air: No Indo-Pak meeting at SCO summit in China

Andhra CM accuses Centre of conspiring to take over Tirumala temple

After Congress, Netaji's grand-nephew takes a jibe at Pranab Mukherjee

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

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