Politics

Trump addresses Hindu community in campaign video for Diwali, praises Modi

The video concludes with Trump saying, "Abki Baar, Trump Sarkaar" that is clearly inspired by Modi's 2014 election campaign.

Oct 26, 2016

Seeking votes in the name of religion is "evil" but 1995 'Hindutva' judgement to stand: Supreme Court

"We will not reconsider the 1995 judgment and also not examine Hindutva or religion at this stage," the apex court said.

Oct 26, 2016

Heathrow's third runway could be boon to Indian community

Detractors described it as 'catastrophic' for the environment, local community and the owners of 783 homes that are slated to be razed.

Oct 26, 2016

President gets salary hike: To be raised from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh

Once approved by the Parliament, the revised salary will be implemented from January 2017.

Oct 25, 2016

Man jailed for smashing his truck into traffic because he was on his mobile

Razvan Rusu was sentenced to eight months in prison for dangerous driving at Harrow Crown Court for using his mobile whilst driving his HGV lorry. Rusu had used his phone for 2km (1.2 miles) before the crash damaging three cars and injuring two drivers. Rusu pleaded guilty.

Oct 25, 2016

Heathrow expansion: Boris Johnson says London runs the risk of becoming a hell of aircraft noise

Conservative MP and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is maintaining his disapproving stance on the expansion of Heathrow Airport, and has vowed to continue to do so. He is not the only Conservative MP to go against the governments position, as Zac Goldsmith has pledged to resign as an MP. The government is expected to launch a public consultation on a third runway at Heathrow ahead of a parliamentary vote in the winter of 2017/18.

Oct 25, 2016

Heathrow expansion: Boris Johnson says London runs the risk of becoming a hell of aircraft noise

Conservative MP and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is maintaining his disapproving stance on the expansion of Heathrow Airport, and has vowed to continue to do so. He is not the only Conservative MP to go against the governments position, as Zac Goldsmith has pledged to resign as an MP. The government is expected to launch a public consultation on a third runway at Heathrow ahead of a parliamentary vote in the winter of 2017/18.

Oct 25, 2016

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announces Heathrow Airport expansion

The Conservative MP announced to Parliament on 25 October that the government will back a third runway being built at Heathrow Airport.

Oct 25, 2016

Evening wrap: LeT behind Uri attack, 4 dead in Queensland theme park, and more

Also read about Air India's new flights and Germany's police raid.

Oct 25, 2016

After Jayalalithaa, now DMK chief M Karunanidhi ill after allergic reaction to drug

The DMK said on Tuesday that Karunanidhi developed an allergy as a side-effect of some of the medicines that he has been taking regularly.

Oct 25, 2016

‘Muzzled’ Boris Johnson should quit cabinet over Heathrow approval says Green leader

Green Pary co-leader Jonathan Bartley has called for Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to stand down after the government approved plans expand Heathrow Airport. Conservative MP for Richmond Park Zac Goldsmith is due to resign from his seat in protest of the plans for a new runway.

Oct 25, 2016

Samajwadi Party rift: 'I don't give importance to Ram Gopal's statements,' says Mulayam Singh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav had sacked his uncle Shivpal Yadav from his post, leading to a rift between the father and the son.

Oct 25, 2016

Clinton campaign hits back at Donald Trumps nasty woman comment

Donald Trump called Hillary Clinton a nasty woman during a US presidential election debate - but Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren hit back during a rally in New Hampshire. Clinton went on stage with Warren, who attacked Trumps comments and encouraged nasty woman to go out and vote.

Oct 25, 2016

Supreme Court asks Reserve Bank to name big loan defaulters

The SC asked the RBI why it is against making names of 57 debtors, who have defaulted on repaying around Rs. 85,000 crore, public.

Oct 25, 2016

Kamal Haasan tells fans not to celebrate his birthday as Jayalalithaa remains hospitalised

Kamal Haasan has requested his fans not to celebrate his birthday when Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa is hospitalised.

Oct 25, 2016