Politics

Geostrategic rivalry with China is stopping India from backing Rohingyas

India has over the years changed its critical stance on Myanmar because of geopolitical reasons. In the current Rohingya crisis too, New Delhi can't afford to go against Naypitaw as it will give the Chinese an opportunity to influence Myanmar more.

Sep 13, 2017

Amit Shah wants Mamata-mukt Bengal: Can he do it with BJP's limited arsenal?

The BJP president has told the media that he is hell-bent to drive Mamata Banerjee away from Bengal. But he has also expressed his displeasure with the Bengal BJP's inability to grow the organisational strength. Will this contradiction help BJP's case?

Sep 13, 2017

North Korea slams Peru for expelling ambassador over nuclear test

North Koreas ambassador to Peru, Kim Hak-Chol, blasted Lima for expelling him, saying the decision amounted to throwing gasoline on the fire. Peru announced its decision on 11 September, giving Kim five days to leave the Andean country. The move comes following Pyongyangs sixth nuclear test earlier this month, but Kim vowed that North Korea would continue to pursue its nuclear program without wavering.

Sep 13, 2017

UN human rights chief calls Rohingya crisis Textbook example of ethnic cleansing

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Raad Al Hussein denounced the persecution of the Rohingya in Myanmars Rakhine State as a textbook example of ethnic cleansing in Geneva on September 11.

Sep 12, 2017

Late Amma replaces Sasikala as AIADMK general secretary: But for EPS-OPS, it's a master stroke to floor Dinakaran camp

Making the late leader as the eternal general secretary will neutralise the Sasikala-Dinakaran camp as it cannot oppose the legacy of Jayalalithaa. Even if TN goes to polls now, the biggest beneficiary will be EPS-OPS duo.

Sep 12, 2017

Ted Cruz liked a hardcore porn video on Twitter and people found it hilarious

The account belonging to US Senator Ted Cruz liked a pornography video on Twitter posted by an account called Sexuall Posts on 11 September. Predictably, people on the internet found this hilarious, and soon Ted Cruz was trending worldwide.

Sep 12, 2017

Watch: Giant panda Bai Yun has fun opening birthday presents in San Diego Zoo

There was a festive atmosphere at the San Diego Zoo in California, US, on 7 September as giant panda Bai Yun was treated to a 26th birthday party. The mother of six, also known as the ambassador of hope for her species, tore open her present boxes that were filled with hay, apple sauce, bread cake, and bamboo sticks.

Sep 12, 2017

UK Politicians pass through EU withdrawal bill

The UK government has won a vote on the EU Withdrawal Bill with 326 MPs voting in favour and 290 against. The bill passed its second reading which now means it goes through to the committee stage, with the vote seen as the first parliamentary test of the two-year Brexit timetable.

Sep 12, 2017

Rahul Gandhi's Berkeley speech: Present scenario makes his words sensible

The growing intolerance in the Indian society and the disappointment with its economic story have added to PM Modi's baggage and this Rahul Gandhi's best opportunity to make a comeback.

Sep 12, 2017

Lok Sabha has 546 seats! Rahul Gandhi's latest blooper has Twitter cracking up

While speaking on the subject 'India at 70: Reflections on the Path Forward', Rahul said that the total number of seats in the Lok Sabha is 546!

Sep 12, 2017

In 30 days, BJP destroyed 9 years of UPA's hard work in Kashmir: Rahul Gandhi at UC Berkeley

Rahul, who is on a two-week visit to the US, made the remarks at an event at the University of California in Berkeley on the subject 'India at 70 — Reflections on the Path Forward'.

Sep 12, 2017

Doklam standoff: Chinese troops build bunkers behind disputed area, stay put

China continues to antagonise India over Doklam despite agreeing to a peaceful solution to the standoff. Read to know more.

Sep 12, 2017

North Korea will make US pay price if new sanctions approved

North Korea has once again threatened repercussions against the US if it attempts to impose more United Nations-wide sanctions on Pyongyang. The UN is expected to vote on a resolution imposing new sanctions on North Korea on 11 September in response to Pyongyangs sixth and largest nuclear test on 3 September.

Sep 11, 2017

9/11 tributes across America

The 16th anniversary of the 9/11/2001 terror attacks were commemorated in Washington DC, Arlington, VA and New York City, as well as other tributes throughout the country. 

Sep 11, 2017

Florida eyewitness video shows Irma destruction

This eyewitness video shows the power of Hurricane Irma. More than 6.5 million Florida residents were asked to evacuate, after the deadly storm swept in from the Caribbean.

Sep 11, 2017