Politics

Meteor shines bright over U.S.

A meteor shone brightly over parts of the American Midwest and Canada on January 16.The meteor caused a 2.0 magnitude tremor that rattled homes.

Jan 17, 2018

Shivraj Singh Chouhan slaps bodyguard in public: Brazen show of power? [Video]

The Congress on Tuesday condemned Shivraj Chouhan's act and demanded that he be booked for slapping the security guard.

Jan 17, 2018

British MP falls asleep in parliament

British MP Desmond Swayne fell asleep during a meeting in the House of Commons. He eventually recovered but not before cameras captured his impromptu nap.

Jan 16, 2018

NASAs 3-D fly-through journey of the Orion Nebula is stunning

NASA has created a stunning visualization taking audiences on a journey through the stars. This 3-D video creates an opportunity for people to virtually fly through the Orion Nebula which is a star-forming region of space called a stellar nursery.

Jan 16, 2018

Saudis enjoy cinema for first time in 35 years after government lifts ban

Citizens in Saudi Arabia returned to the cinema for the first time in 35 years to watch The Emoji Movie and Captain Underpants

Jan 16, 2018

India withdraws Haj subsidy to pilgrims

The money from the Haj subsidy will now be used to educated girls from minority communities.

Jan 16, 2018

US scientist who saw North Korea's nuclear weapons spills the beans; here's why it may give Trump sleepless nights

The scientist was invited to see North Korea's nuclear arsenal at least six times in the past. Read to know what he said.

Jan 15, 2018

Donald Trump:

President Trump said on 14 January that he is not a racist despite reports of his derogatory comments about immigrants from Haiti and Africa. He also went on to say that he was ready, willing and able to reach a deal to protect immigrants brought to the United States as children.

Jan 15, 2018

Here's how Lalu Yadav's supporters brought joy to their leader on Makar Sankranti

Yadav on Friday had expressed remorse that in the jail, he won't be able to relish Dahi Chuda — a special dish prepared by most of the Hindus on the eve of Makar Sankranti.

Jan 14, 2018

Cauvery water row spirals as Siddaramaiah refuses to release water to TN: 10 things to know

CM Siddaramaiah's statement came after Tamil Nadu CM Edapaddi Palaniswamy's letter in which he had written to the former on January 6 describing TN's need of 15 tmcft water.

Jan 14, 2018

Mass protests spread to 10 cities in Tunisia; what's happening in cradle of Arab Spring?

The Tunisian Prime Minister hoped that this would be the 'last difficult year' for the Tunisians.

Jan 13, 2018

Of sex and secrets: Is this how much Trump's lawyer paid adult film star to stay silent?

The adult movie star, however, has called Trump "professional and complete gentleman".

Jan 13, 2018

Nitish Kumar receives death threat; who is the youth who planned to kill the Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar received the death threat on the same day when his convoy was attacked in Buxar.

Jan 13, 2018

Bihar Chief Minister's convoy attacked in Buxar during Vikas Kaaryon Ki Sameeksha Yatra

Nitish Kumar escaped unharmed. Later in the day, the Bihar CM claimed that the attack was part of a plot by some people with vested interests.

Jan 13, 2018

Trump says he is unlikely to be interviewed by Mueller; reiterates no collusion with Russia

President Donald Trump has said that it seems unlikely that he would be interview by Special Counsel Robert Mueller for his investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

Jan 11, 2018