Politics

Who is Biplab Kumar Deb? Once a gym trainer, now Tripura CM frontrunner

As the BJP routs the CPM in Tripura, the name of the saffron party's state president is doing the rounds as a chief ministerial candidate.

Mar 3, 2018

Planned Parenthood unveils largest ever election campaign

Planned Parenthood is spending upwards of $20m to target eight states ahead of the 2018 elections: Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Mar 3, 2018

How did Melania Trump secure a genius visa?

The United States may issue a genius or artist visa to foreign entrants who possess extraoridinary talent in their industry. So, how did Melania Trump obtain the genius visa?

Mar 3, 2018

Sarah Huckabee Sanders: H.R. McMasters not going anywhere

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders weighed in on reports that National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster could leave the White House by the end of March 2018. 

Mar 3, 2018

Bengaluru court rejects bail of Nalapad Haris and 6 others in assault case

Nalapad and his aides have been charged under various sections of the IPC, the severest of which is Section 307 (attempt to murder), a non-bailable offense.

Mar 3, 2018

Nagaland election 2018: Will BJP stick to its new ally NDPP or go back to its old friend NPF?

Both NPF and BJP-NDPP alliance have failed to cross the magic figure of 31 in Nagaland, triggering speculations that the political equations may change further in the state.

Mar 3, 2018

Meghalaya election 2018: Congress fails to retain power in the state

It is a hung assembly in Meghalaya with no single party claiming majority after the election results were declared on Saturday

Mar 3, 2018

Tripura election 2018: BJP set to form government in CPM bastion after claiming majority

BJP has swept Tripura assembly election 2018 along with its ally Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) and ended CPM's rule

Mar 3, 2018

Who is Chris Cox?

Chris Cox is the chief lobbyist for the NRA. After meeting with Donald Trump and Mike Pence, he claimed the POTUS doesnt want gun control.

Mar 2, 2018

Donald Trump asks Congress for broad bill on gun control

US President Donald Trump on March 1, urged a diverse group of lawmakers - some who want more gun restrictions, others averse to gun control - to come up with comprehensive legislation to prevent school shootings following the nation and amp;#39;s most recent massacre. The Republican president, endorsed by the powerful gun lobby National Rifle Association in his 2016 campaign, has been wary of angering voters who oppose any curbs on gun ownership, particularly ahead of the November elections in which his party and amp;#39;s control of Congress will be at stake.

Mar 2, 2018

Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura election results 2018: BJP may not win but will make inroads in North East states

Counting of votes in Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura states will begin on Saturday and results will be out in the afternoon

Mar 2, 2018

Why South Africa voted to seize land from white farmers to give to black owners

South Africas parliament passed a motion on 27 February to seize land from white farmers without compensation. More than 10,500 people have signed a petition asking President Donald Trump to let white people in South Africa emigrate to the US following the landmark vote.

Mar 2, 2018

Hope Hicks leaves White House: Departure of 'Hopey' leaves Donald Trump mopey

The resignation of top political aide and confidante Hope Hicks on Wednesday has left Donald Trump isolated and lonely at the White House.

Mar 2, 2018

Florida Senator Marco Rubio announces gun control measures after Parkland shooting

Marco Rubio spoke about bipartisan measures to prevent a school shooting similar to the Parkland massacre, which took place in his home state of Florida on Feb. 14. 

Mar 2, 2018

President Trump announces tariffs on steel and aluminum imports

President Trump announced tariffs would soon be imposed on steel and aluminum impots during a White House meeting with business leaders on 1 March 2018. 

Mar 2, 2018