Politics

Karnataka Election 2018 Glossary: 25 terms that unlock the key political battle

Key themes and terminologies that will be heard over the din of the campaign are thrown together to help make sense out of the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections 2018.

Apr 5, 2018

NDA MPs to give up 23 days' salary for first time

While announcing the decision of MPs giving up their pay, union minister Ananth Kumar blamed the Congress for causing ruckus in both houses.

Apr 5, 2018

Karnataka elections: SM Krishna can still help BJP unseat Congress

The electoral utility of SM Krishna for BJP cannot be over-emphasized. The Vokkaliga stalwart fills out the caste puzzle handsomely for the party.

Apr 4, 2018

Lingayat votes: Amit Shah fights rearguard action after Congress ambush

During his meeting with around 250 Veerashaiva Lingayat seers, Amit Shah promised that the Lingayat community won't be split till the BJP is in power.

Apr 4, 2018

Indian high commissioner meets Pakistan's NSA amid cross-border terrorism incidents

After the meeting, India and Pakistan agreed to strengthen the strained relationship with the exchange of prisoners, trade initiatives and visits of medical teams.

Apr 4, 2018

In major shift, Saudi crown prince acknowledges Israel's rights to its land

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a recent interview, discussed the future of Middle East, including strengthening ties between Tel Aviv and Riyadh.

Apr 3, 2018

US tightens noose on Pakistan, declares Hafiz Saeed-led party a terror outfit

In a crackdown on terrorism, the US Department of State has designated seven leaders from the Hafiz Saeed-led Milli Muslim League as "foreign terrorist".

Apr 3, 2018

White House faces renewed criticism over lack of diversity in intern program

The White House has been criticized for lack of diversity in its spring intern program, after a photograph released on March 30 showed only a handful of this years 91 participants are non-white.

Mar 31, 2018

President Trump declares April sexual assault awareness month

President Donald Trump has declared April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, despite numerous allegations against him. Sexual assault crimes remain tragically common in our society, and offenders too often evade accountability, Trump said in the presidential proclamation statement on March 30.

Mar 31, 2018