Politics

Five of Vladimir Putins oddest quotes

[Trump] is not my bride, Putin Said. And what else? Here are 5 most recent Vladimir Putin and amp;#39;s oddest quotes.

Sep 6, 2017

UN nuclear watchdog says North Korea poses a global threat

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned on September 5 that North Koreas nuclear programme has evolved into a grave and global threat.

Sep 5, 2017

Teachers' Day: PM Modi says teachers have a central role to play in building New India [VIDEO]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind both paid tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's second president. Radhakrishnan's birthday, September 5, is celebrated as Teacher's Day.

Sep 5, 2017

Rahul Gandhi US visit to speak on Artificial Intelligence has Twitter cracking up!

Rahul Gandhi will also speak at a conference on 'India At 70: Reflections On The Path Forward' at the University of California, Berkeley, on September 11.

Sep 5, 2017

North Korea crisis: Failure of United Nations has aggravated international problems

The failure of the UN, which had played a significant role during the 1950s' Korean war, to address the ongoing North Korean problem is a serious challenge for international affairs. As nation-states reassert their power, international institutions must rise to the occasion to defuse crises.

Sep 5, 2017

Narendra Modi ignored Nitish Kumar for reshuffle? Episode raises future questions for both leaders

If the BJP fails to win a majority by itself in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi's skills of running a coalition will be severely tested. On the other hand, after his return to the NDA, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar could see a drastic reduction in his status post-2019.

Sep 5, 2017

BRICS Summit 2017: Top 7 facts you need to know about BRICS [VIDEO]

BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Originally the first four were grouped as "BRIC" before the induction of South Africa in 2010.

Sep 5, 2017

#KnowYourLegacy: Congress' self-goal on Twitter poll

Congress party, in an attempt to enhance Indians' knowledge about former PM Nehru, made a self-goal.

Sep 4, 2017

Nirmala Sitharaman: 5 little-known facts about India's new Defence Minister [VIDEO]

Newly-appointed "Raksha Mantri" is only the second woman after late Indira Gandhi to become the Defence Minister of India, and the first one to take full time charge.

Sep 4, 2017

NDA partners go sulking; another Cabinet reshuffle on cards to pacify allies?

The Shiv Sena has openly criticised the the BJP over the Cabinet reshuffle. Bihar Chief Minister and JD-U leader Nitish Kumar is also not happy with the rejig.

Sep 4, 2017

BRICS Summit names terror groups in Pakistan for the first time; here are 10 things to know

For the first time ever, a global political platform that involves China has identified terror groups in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Sep 4, 2017

After BRICS, PM Modi will embark on another challenging mission in Myanmar

India has strategic compulsion in not siding with the Rohingyas because that would push Myanmar closer to China and deliver a blow to New Delhi's Act East Policy.

Sep 4, 2017

Rajyavardhan Rathore as Sports Minister: Plenty of hopes riding, but can he deliver?

From passing the National Sports Development Bill to hearing out to the cries of Vinesh Phogat and Gaurav Gill, Col. Rathore has immense work to do in Sports Ministry.

Sep 4, 2017

BRICS declaration condemns Pak-based terror groups: Are Indians celebrating far too much?

The declaration's naming LeT will see China in a spot but to equate that with a diplomatic victory for India is overstretched. China is a friend of the Pakistani state and not the terror groups based there. The terror clause rather also serves China's purpose.

Sep 4, 2017

Indian Railways to rename trains after famous literary works [VIDEO]

Officials working on the database said initial work has already commenced with a list of Sahitya Academy winning works being shortlisted.

Sep 4, 2017