Politics

Son of journalist who was killed for exposing rapes at Dera, still awaits justice [VIDEO]

Journalist Ram Chander Chatrapati who had exposed the rapes in Dera 15 years ago, was shot dead from point blank range at his residence on October 24, 2002.

Aug 26, 2017

Triple Talaq verdict: Epic reactions on Twitter that went viral [VIDEO]

Watch the video to look at how twitteratis reacted over Supreme Court's historic decision on instant 'triple talaq'.

Aug 26, 2017

Violence after Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh convicted: Tale of an insecure, selfish & dishonest India

The loss of lives and damage to property over the conviction of a godman exposes our insecurity and gullibility and the political class's appeasement to allow this poison to grow. Is there no end in sight?

Aug 25, 2017

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra diagnosed with dengue fever, admitted in Delhi hospital

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is being treated for dengue at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SRGH) in Delhi. Read on to know more.

Aug 25, 2017

Thailand SC issues arrest warrant against former PM Yingluck Shinawatra

The sister of exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Yingluck was ousted by a coup in 2014 and was later impeached by Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly

Aug 25, 2017

North Korea says it can fight any war with US

North Korea has warned the U.S. its prepared to engage in a total conflict if the Pentagon missteps during joint military drills with South Korea.Citing a commentary released Thursday by state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that the countrys recent successful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests meant that it was capable of deterring any US plans to overthrow the government of Kim Jong Un.

Aug 25, 2017

Veterans resist Trumps transgender military ban

Veteran group VoteVets has spoken out against President Trumps proposed legislation, which would band transgender people from serving in the military.

Aug 25, 2017

GJM writes to Mamata on Gorkhaland issue, requests dialogue on Darjeeling crisis

Darjeeling has been on the boil for over two months now with an indefinite shutdown called by the GJM to press for a separate state of Gorkhaland.

Aug 25, 2017

Doklam Standoff: Nepal assures India, says won't allow activity against 'friendly neighbour'

Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's statement came amid the ongoing military standoff between India and China in Doklam.

Aug 25, 2017

Mike Pence promises that the US will not stand by as Venezuela crumbles

The US Vice President made the vow while addressing Floridas Venezuelan community on 23 August.

Aug 24, 2017

SC verdict on privacy: Modi embraced Aadhaar, a Congress brainchild, and it backfired

The Modi government has capitalised on a number of measures initiated by the previous UPA government but in the case of Aadhaar, it stretched it too far and faced an embarrassment. For a shrewd politician like Narendra Modi, this is quite unique.

Aug 24, 2017

Supreme Court upholds privacy as fundamental right: For the common citizen, it's a huge relief

By upholding privacy, the apex court nullifies the government's tendencies to intrude into citizens' privacy by means of making Aadhaar mandatory or decide on their food habits. The judiciary has done a real favour to India's civil liberties through its latest verdict.

Aug 24, 2017

Trumps approval rating slips to 73% among Republican voters

A new poll shows President Donald Trumps response to the violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Viriginia, isnt playing well among Republican voters, according to a new Politico/Morning Consult poll.

Aug 24, 2017

Can a $1 Billion crowdfunding campaign ban Trump from Twitter?

Speaking in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump gushed—again—about Twitter. If I didn and amp;#39;t have social media, I wouldn and amp;#39;t be able to get the word out, he said. That and amp;#39;s exactly what Valerie Plame Wilson is hoping for. The former CIA agent has launched a $1 billion GoFundMe campaign to finance her bid to purchase a controlling share of Twitter, according to USA Today. If she reaches the lofty goal, she plans to kick @realDonaldTrump off the website.  

Aug 24, 2017

US-Mexico border wall: Republicans rebuke Trump over govt shutdown threat

US President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans rebuked him on Wednesday after his threat to shut down the US government over funding for a border wall. Read to know more.

Aug 24, 2017