Politics

'Criminalising marital rape will destabilise marriage': Modi govt concerned more about social customs than human rights?

Like true Manuvadis, the representatives of the Centre have overlooked the menace of marital rape by giving some weak arguments. The reality is that this country needs tough laws to curtail marital rape and domestic violence.

Aug 30, 2017

Donald Trump comments on crowd turnout during a Visit to Harvey-ravaged Texas

US President Donald Trump visited Texas on Tuesday (29 August) to check on the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey and could not help but comment on the turnout of people who saw him give an impromptu speech outside a Corpus Christi firehouse. Trump avoided visiting Houston in order to not become a disruption to the areas recovery efforts, but is set to return to the city on Saturday (2 September).

Aug 30, 2017

Democratic senators who may run against Trump in 2020

Three women may run in 2020, and they and amp;#39;re already being attacked like Hillary Clinton.

Aug 30, 2017

Democratic senators who may run against Trump in 2020

Three women may run in 2020, and they and amp;#39;re already being attacked like Hillary Clinton.

Aug 30, 2017

South Korea conducts new ballistic missile tests

The South Korean air force conducted live-fire drills on Tuesday (29 August), hours after North Korea flew a ballistic missile over Japan. Four F-15 fighter jets practised a drill against the North Koreas leader Kim Jong-un, dropping eight MK-84 bombs against a simulated target at the Pilsung training range. The test was meant as a warning signal in response to North Koreas latest provocation.

Aug 30, 2017

President Trump says all options are on the table in response to North Korea missile launch

President Trump said all options are on the table for North Korea in a statement, in response to North Koreas latest missile launch that flew over Japan on 29 August.

Aug 30, 2017

Ivanka Trump is secretly referred to as Princess Royal by White House aides

White House aides reportedly refer to Ivanka Trump as princess royal behind her back, and its definitely not meant to be a compliment.

Aug 30, 2017

Abdul Basit: Pakistan should end apologetic stance on Kashmir and revive issue on global platforms

The former ambassador felt India, though wanted to start a dialogue with Pakistan, was not ready to talk about Kashmir.

Aug 29, 2017

Meet Baba Bling: Gurmeet Ram Rahim's flashy bikes and cars [VIDEO]

The self-styled godman who brought bling to spirituality, is not the archetypal saint. His 'filmi avatar' lend him a larger-than-life image which makes him 'Guru of Bling'.

Aug 29, 2017

Will President Donald Trump believe in climate change after the devastating Hurricane Harvey?

The US president recently expressed surprise over the unprecedented devastation caused by Hurricane Survey. He shouldn't have been, says an expert. Climate change is a fact and it threatens mankind.

Aug 29, 2017

Donald Trump defends Joe Arpaio pardon

US President Donald Trump on 28 August defended his pardon of Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona lawman who had been widely criticised for harsh treatment of detained immigrants in the jails of his Arizona county and who ignored a federal judges order to cease those practices. Trump, during a news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, criticised pardons rendered by President Barack Obama and President Bill Clinton. 

Aug 29, 2017

Opposition meets in Patna again: Why reviving JP memories at iconic venue is no threat for PM Modi

The Opposition has made it a style to assemble at the famous Gandhi Maidan in Bihar's capital to give a clarion call against PM Modi. But circumstances say that today's Opposition leaders are no way capable of repeating JP Narayan's feat.

Aug 29, 2017

Gujarat Assembly polls: Modi to begin campaign on 67th birthday, Rahul Gandhi to hold 4 yatras

Congress party will target BJP led by Vijay Rupani on three issues -- unemployment, corruption and agrarian distress.

Aug 29, 2017

Pakistan scraps talks, bilateral visits with US: Trump's Afghanistan plan already showing signs of danger

Islamabad, once a close ally of the US, decided to suspend talks and bilateral visits with the US to protest President Trump's recent criticism of Pakistan. It is doing it boldly because it already has China and Russia by its side.

Aug 29, 2017

Doklam row ends: Let's not forget Bhutan's role; small size doesn't mean lesser diplomatic clout

While India and China used the BRICS platform to speed up their mutual talks over defusing the Doklam crisis, one should not overlook the mature role that Bhutan played vis-a-vis both its giant neighbours. It's an example to cherish.

Aug 29, 2017