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Nirav Modi scam: India sends fugitive diamantaire's extradition request to UK

The Ministry of External Affairs has sent an official request to the UK government to extradite fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, VK Singh told the Rajya Sabha.

Aug 3, 2018

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Peace in Yemen a possibility with warring factions due to meet in Geneva in September

The United Nations Yemen mediator announced plans to invite all warring factions for a meeting on September 6 in Geneva as the UN looks to end the three-year war in Yemen.

Aug 3, 2018

Is Russia targeting India and Brazil's elections? An Oxford professor believes so

During a statement to the Senate Intelligence Committee, Professor Philip N Howard said that Indian and Brazilian media could be targeted by Russia, with both nations due to host elections in 2019.

Aug 3, 2018

Supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party (MDC) burn an election banner

Post Mugabe, is Zimbabwe's military the real ruler of the nation?

A military crackdown after the historic elections and a raid on the Movement for Democratic Change headquarters indicates that Mnangagwa may not be the sole leader of the African nation.

Aug 3, 2018

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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis accepts Maratha quota demand; asks Central forces to counter violent protests

The Maharashtra government has requested for additional Central security forces to maintain peace during a new round of protests, which begin from August 9.

Aug 3, 2018

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Imran Khan is not inviting PM Modi for swearing-in; Navjot Sidhu, Kapil Dev won't attend it either

Imran Khan's party says the swearing-in will be an austere event. The 'simple ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr' won't be attended by foreign personalities. It will be a 'completely national event', it adds.

Aug 2, 2018

'Worse than emergency': TMC tears into BJP as six MPs 'assaulted' at Silchar Airport

The TMC team was in Assam to host talks with several Bengali organisations regarding the NRC. The leaders were due to hold a meeting at the Silchar Raj Bhawan.

Aug 2, 2018

Is China attempting to lure Imran Khan with its economic might?

In last the 13 months, China has proceeded a loan of $6.2 billion which is equivalent to the last aid it received from the International Monetary Fund.

Aug 2, 2018

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Imran Khan swearing-in ceremony: Aamir Khan not going, denies reports of invitation

A few Indian cricket stars like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Navjot Singh Sidhu have also been invited to the Pakistan PM's oath taking ceremony.

Aug 2, 2018

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Australian senator files a lawsuit against politician for slut-shaming her

An Australian senator has sued a male counterpart for defamation for making sexually offensive remarks, in a landmark case that brings the spirit of the #MeToo movement to the heart of Australia's democracy.

Aug 2, 2018

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Congress MPs likely to write a rare protest letter against Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu

Congress Rajya Sabha MP's to write a letter to the chairman, complaining that they were not allowed enough time to speak about the Assam NRC issue.

Aug 2, 2018

UP govt to fine Akhilesh Yadav Rs 10 lakh for bungalow damages

The Estate Department has submitted a report to the CM's office after an audit of the residence of the former CM and recommended the fine amount.

Aug 2, 2018

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Arun Jaitley defends Assam NRC, says rising Muslim population 'threat to sovereignty'

The Union Minister said that the 3.9 time growth of the Muslim population in Assam could lead to a demand for a merger with Bangladesh.

Aug 2, 2018

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Is Trump snubbing India? US President yet to reply to Modi's Republic Day, 2019 invite

The invite is being seen as an attempt to smooth relations between the two nations, which have worsened slightly since Trump took over.

Aug 2, 2018

Tricolour will disappear from J&K if special status altered: National Conference

NC MLA Javed Rana said that the Centre should avoid scrapping 35-A and Article 370 of the Indian Constitution that grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 1, 2018

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