Politics

Trump: We can say Merry Christmas again very proudly

In an address to American troops via video conference call on Christmas eve, President Donald Trump said the phrase Merry Christmas will be permitted now that he is president, suggesting it was not used by his predecessors. Trump went on to describe military families as under-appreciated, calling them the greatest people on earth.

Dec 25, 2017

AIMPLB to request PM Modi to withdraw triple talaq bill

The proposed bill that criminalises the practice of instant divorce will "empower" Indian Muslim women by giving them a larger say in dissolving marriages.

Dec 25, 2017

Dozens feared dead in fatal fire at Philippines shopping mall

Thirty-seven people are feared to have died after a fire broke out in the NCCC shopping mall in the Philippines. The fire started in a furniture shop and before quickly spreading to other shops and businesses. President Duterte visited the scene to meet with anxious relatives.

Dec 25, 2017

Bengal by-poll: Trinamool wins by 64,172 votes

The by-poll was necessitated due to sitting Congress legislator Manas Bhunia's resignation, after he crossed over to the Trinamool.

Dec 24, 2017

Who is Jairam Thakur? 7 things to know about new Himachal Pradesh chief minister

Jairam Thakur — who also spells his name as Jai Ram Thakur — had been chosen as the new Himachal Pradesh chief minister.

Dec 24, 2017

Over 10,000 perished in Tiananmen Square Massacre: Declassified UK cables reveal chilling details; 10 facts

The newly-released UK documents reveal that the Chinese army crackdown on the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests killed at least 10,000 people

Dec 24, 2017

Historic mandate: TTV Dinakaran wins RK Nagar bypoll by 40,000 votes

"We are the true AIADMK. People of RK Nagar have elected Amma's Jayalalithaa's) successor," said Dhinakaran.

Dec 24, 2017

Pak govt urges Islamabad HC not to allow registration of Hafiz Saeed's new party

Giving a green signal to Hafiz Saeed's party will lead to violence and extremism in politics, Pakistan government tells court.

Dec 23, 2017

Rahul Gandhi starts first Gujarat visit after assembly polls by offering prayers at Somnath Mandir

The newly anointed Congress President is on a three-day visit to PM Modi's home state post Gujarat Assembly elections, where he will meet newly elected legislatures and party workers.

Dec 23, 2017

How Kim Jong Un stole Christmas

In addition to the ban on Christmas in 2016, North Korea and amp;#39;s Kim Jong Un has reportedly prohibited gatherings that involve alcohol and singing ahead of the Christian holiday.

Dec 23, 2017

Special CBI court finds Lalu Yadav guilty in fodder scam case, quantum of punishment on January 3

Lalu Yadav will be taken into judicial custody. Read on to know more

Dec 23, 2017

10 biggest corruption scams in Indian history [VIDEO]

The entire nation has suffered economically and faced humiliation because of the greed of a few individuals. Here's a list of cases that shamed our nation.

Dec 23, 2017

Rajinikanth to gift political avatar to fans this New Year? Here are 5 hurdles in his way

Here are 5 hurdles Rajinikanth will face if he announces his political party by the end of this month while meeting fans.

Dec 22, 2017

Sachin Tendulkar Rajya Sabha speech: Full text of statement

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was unable to give his speech in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. He conveyed the same in a 15:32 minute long video on Friday.

Dec 22, 2017

Union minister Anant Geete hurt in Maharashtra road accident

The Shiv Sena MP's motorcade was involved in a minor pile-up in his Lok Sabha constituency.

Dec 22, 2017