Politics

Economic prosperity in China, India because of US, says Ashton Carter

Outgoing US Defence Secretary Carter's comment that growth in the Asia-Pacific region is due to a "principled and inclusive approach" by the US is set to amuse many.

Dec 5, 2016

After defeat in referendum, Matteo Renzi to resign as Italian Prime Minister

Matteo Renzi conceded defeat late on Sunday and accepted responsibility for the outcome.

Dec 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa critical: Lessons from Tamil Nadu chief minister's 'tempestuous life and career'

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is currently undergoing treatment in Chennai after suffering a cardiac arrest on Sunday night.

Dec 5, 2016

Pranab Mukherjee, Suresh Prabhu, Karunanidhi and other leaders wish for Jayalalithaa's speedy recovery

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa suffered a heart attack on Sunday night.

Dec 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa health: Timeline since she was admitted to Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, in September

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was admitted at Apollo Hospitals on September 22 and it is nearly three months since she has been there.

Dec 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa dead, says Apollo Hospitals; Panneerselvam elected AIADMK Legislature Party chief

The Apollo Hospital had denied earlier reports claiming that the AIADMK supremo had died on Monday afternoon.

Dec 5, 2016

New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key speaks at a luncheon in Sydney February 7, 2014 file photo. REUTERS/Brendon Thorne/Pool

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key resigns in a surprise move

Key's resignation will be effective from December 12 and the national MPs will meet on the same day to decide on a new leader.

Dec 5, 2016

Alexander Van der Bellen takes unbeatable lead in Austrias presidential election

Austria’s polling stations have closed following the presidential elections on 4 December. The first projection put independent candidate Alexander Van der Bellen at 53.6%, ahead of far-right Freedom Party’s Norbert Hofer with 46,4%. 6.4 million Austrians were asked to cast their vote again following the annulment of the first election in April because of irregularities in the postal votes.The final election results are expected within the next two days.

Dec 4, 2016

Jayalalithaa critical after suffering cardiac arrest, back in emergency ward and on extracorporeal membrane heart assist device

Security around the hospital as well as around Chennai has been tightened as rumours of her death are being spread.

Dec 4, 2016

Italy votes on crucial referendum; Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's future at stake

Italians are voting on Sunday whether to pledge more power to the federal government and the ruling party in the country.

Dec 4, 2016

Jill Stein's party to continue to seek recount in Pennsylvania, Michigan

She had attempted to get recounts in three states, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, all of them won by Donald Trump unexpectedly.

Dec 4, 2016

Read the full text of PM Modi's address at the inauguration of the Heart of Asia conference

Modi assured Afghanistan of all help it would need from India and other countries, and also brought up the issue of terrorism.

Dec 4, 2016

Morning Brief: China protests against Trump, ISIS may leave Anbar soon, people who fell prey to death hoaxes in 2016, and more

Read about the warnings Stephen Hawking has put forward, and the solution to the blinking Markarian lights.

Dec 4, 2016

China lodges protest over Taiwan phone call by Trump; here's how it could hurt the US

The call effectively meant the US president elect -- and by extension the entire country -- was recognising Taiwan as a separate country.

Dec 4, 2016

Heart of Asia Conference 2016: Here is what India will look to gain by isolating Pakistan on terrorism

India will look to leverage the welfare of Afghanistan to gain some support from world powers to force Pakistan to dismantle its terror setup.

Dec 3, 2016

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Politics

Economic prosperity in China, India because of US, says Ashton Carter

After defeat in referendum, Matteo Renzi to resign as Italian Prime Minister

Jayalalithaa critical: Lessons from Tamil Nadu chief minister's 'tempestuous life and career'

Pranab Mukherjee, Suresh Prabhu, Karunanidhi and other leaders wish for Jayalalithaa's speedy recovery

Jayalalithaa health: Timeline since she was admitted to Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, in September

Jayalalithaa dead, says Apollo Hospitals; Panneerselvam elected AIADMK Legislature Party chief

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key resigns in a surprise move

Alexander Van der Bellen takes unbeatable lead in Austrias presidential election

Jayalalithaa critical after suffering cardiac arrest, back in emergency ward and on extracorporeal membrane heart assist device

Italy votes on crucial referendum; Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's future at stake

Jill Stein's party to continue to seek recount in Pennsylvania, Michigan

Read the full text of PM Modi's address at the inauguration of the Heart of Asia conference

Morning Brief: China protests against Trump, ISIS may leave Anbar soon, people who fell prey to death hoaxes in 2016, and more

China lodges protest over Taiwan phone call by Trump; here's how it could hurt the US

Heart of Asia Conference 2016: Here is what India will look to gain by isolating Pakistan on terrorism

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]