Politics

Political divisions in the US are widening

In a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News survey, majority called America either totally divided (21%) or mainly divided (59%), while 20 percent said the country was either mainly united or totally united.

Sep 7, 2017

South Korea deploys US Thaad anti-missile defence system amid protests

South Koreas defence ministry said four additional launchers of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) anti-missile system have been deployed on Thursday, 7 September, by the US to counter threats emerging from North Korea. Launchers and other components were brought to Seongju, about 300km south of Seoul, amid heavy protests from locals and environmental activists.

Sep 7, 2017

Could Syria qualify for the World Cup?

The country might currently be torn apart by civil war, but the national soccer team is performing strongly.

Sep 7, 2017

CBI summons Lalu, Tejashwi in railways corruption case

Lalu Prasad and his son Tejashwi have been summoned in connection with a railways corruption case. Read on to know more.

Sep 7, 2017

In a first, Pakistan admits terror outfits Lashkar, JeM operate from its soil

BRICS had named Pakistan-based outfits LeT and JeM as terrorist organisations at the 9th Summit held in Xiamen, China.

Sep 7, 2017

Hydrogen bomb vs Atomic bomb: Whats the difference?

Nuclear weapons are the single deadliest man-made weapons on the planet, capable of killing hundreds of thousands in an instant. Atomic bombs like Hiroshima and Nagasaki killed more than 200,000 people, but hydrogen bombs are 1,000 times more powerful.

Sep 6, 2017

5 controversial statements of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh [VIDEO]

She has been called a naxal sympathiser, anti-national, anti-Hindu and a host of other names. But none of this could faze her. Here are five controversial statements made by the right-wing critic Gauri Lankesh.

Sep 6, 2017

Beef politics: Is BJP's assurance on food habits to north east leaders a poll trick?

This news comes just a day after Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons called eating beef a matter of choice for Keralites.

Sep 6, 2017

5 facts you must know about Gauri Lankesh [VIDEO]

The well-known journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead at her residence in Bengaluru late on September 5. In her works, she had often voiced her opinions against the communal politics as well as the caste system.

Sep 6, 2017

Modi in Myanmar: PM vows to fight terror, says India shares concerns on Rakhine situation

Suu Kyi is under mounting international pressure to stop the alleged human rights violations against the Rohingyas, who are denied citizenship in Myanmar.

Sep 6, 2017

South Korea holds military drills in response to North Koreas largest Nuclear test

South Korea showed off its firepower through live drills, a day after North Korea launched its sixth and largest nuclear test.

Sep 6, 2017

Mark Zuckerberg and other business leaders oppose Trumps order to end DACA

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Googles Sundar Pichai were among those business leaders who expressed support for their co-workers living with a DACA status in the US.Their reactions come in response to US President Donald Trumps order to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. The program gives work permits to people, often called Dreamers, who came to America illegally as children.

Sep 6, 2017

Who is Gauri Lankesh? Complete profile of the fearless firebrand journalist

Gauri Lankesh was the editor of Gauri Lankesh Patrike

Sep 6, 2017

PM Modi suggests 10 'noble commitments' for global transformation [VIDEO]

After pitching strongly for peace yesterday at the Xiamen BRICS meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today followed up with "10 Noble Commitments" to achieve "global transformation"

Sep 6, 2017

Jeff Sessions announces Trump administration is rescinding DACA

The DACA program, which approximately 800,000 undocumented young Americans enrolled in during the Obama Administration is being rescinded, announced Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Sept. 5,  2017. 

Sep 6, 2017