Politics

Arsene Wenger speaks out on Crewe sexual abuse investigation

When asked about his opinion on the current investigation into sexual abuse of young football players by former Crewe Alexandra coach Barry Bennell, Arsene Wenger spoke out for the hundreds and thousands of coaches who did not behave inappropriately.The accusations against Bennell sparked new investigations in a case that football player Andy Woodward - who made the first of the more recent claims against Bennell - called potentially worse than Savile.

Nov 26, 2016

What if China does a Modi, demonetises 50, 100-yuan notes?

In an editorial, the Global Times analyses PM Narendra Modi's demonetisation decision and wonders what if China had done it.

Nov 26, 2016

CJI TS Thakur lashes out at Modi govt for not filling 500 judges' posts lying vacant

"Today, we have a situation where courtrooms are locked because there are no judges," Justice Thakur said.

Nov 26, 2016

Fidel Castro: Who were his wife, mistresses and kids?

The Cuban revolutionary icon fathered numerous children with different women though he was officially married only once.

Nov 26, 2016

Fidel Castro dies at 90: Top 10 quotes by former Cuban President and Prime Minister

Castro was the third longest serving leader in the world, the first two being the Queen of Britain and the King of Thailand.

Nov 26, 2016

Fidel Castro dies at 90: 10 things you didn't know about the revolutionary leader

Castro was a revolutionary leader who also had very unusual and unique facets to him.

Nov 26, 2016

Jayalalithaa health update: TN CM speaks to people from hospital room with speakers

She is also breathing mostly on her own, and is off the ventilator, said Apollo Hospitals Chairman Dr Prathap Reddy.

Nov 25, 2016

Death Hoax alert: Rumours of Girish Karnad critical after accident are fake

Jnanapith Awardee Girish Karnad has not met with any accident.

Nov 25, 2016

Colombia signs amended peace deal with FARC rebels

Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos and Marxist Farc rebel leader Rodrigo Londono signed a new, revised peace accord on 24 November. The new agreement will end 52 years of war, and was put together in a month after the original was defeated in a referendum on 2 October. This time it will not be put to a popular vote but will be presented to Congress directly.

Nov 25, 2016

Crossrail protest held outside company HQ in Londons Canary Wharf

Over 100 protesters gathered to take action over a pay dispute.

Nov 25, 2016

Shatrughan Sinha expresses serious concerns over Narendra Modi's demonetisation policy

Shatrughan Sinha has expressed concerns saying proper homework was not done for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation policy.

Nov 25, 2016

Demonetisation: Economy in turmoil; PM Modi leaves for Hyderabad to address DGPs, attend yoga session

PM Narendra Modi, under attack over demonetisation, leaves for Hyderabad to address annual conference of DGPs.

Nov 25, 2016

Demonetisation: Will Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Mahesh Babu join hands with BJP to counter negative campaign?

BJP plans to approach Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Mahesh Babu and many other stars to record their support towards the drive.

Nov 25, 2016

Demonetisation row: "Multi-pronged, calibrated approach to curb black economy," Centre tells Supreme Court

The Centre also said that the move would lead to high economic growth that would create more jobs.

Nov 25, 2016

Evening wrap: Rupee hits record low, 6 more held over Baahubali clip leak, Madonna stands by son, and more

Read about a possible recount following the US Presidential Election, and six students arrested for circulating leaked Baahubali 2 video.

Nov 24, 2016