Politics

Venkaiah Naidu is vice-president: Attention now shifts to the next Cabinet reshuffle

BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu was on Saturday, August 5, elected vice-president after he defeated Congress candidate Gopal Krishna Gandhi by a comfortable margin. Read to know more.

Aug 5, 2017

Vice-Presidential Election 2017: Sachin Tendulkar casts vote, but gets trolled

The Indian cricket legend was heavily trolled for his comments after casting his vote in the 2017 Vice-Presidential election on Saturday, August 5.

Aug 5, 2017

Venezuela: Inauguration of constituent assembly sparks new protests

Venezuela has inaugurated the new legislative superbody elected last week. The 545-member constituent assembly has been condemned by governments across Latin America, the U.S. and EU. Opposition protesters clashed again with security forces in Caracas. They believe the assembly endangers Venezuelas democratic freedoms. The all-powerful body may decide to dissolve the opposition-run congress and will rewrite the constitution, giving the ruling Socialist Party vast new powers.

Aug 5, 2017

Taking a 17-day golf vacation, will Donald Trump catch up to George W. Bush?

President Donald Trump is set to go on a 17-day golf vacation, despite having criticized his predecessor for taking time off and playing golf. During his first six months, Trump spent at least 7 weekends at Mar-a-lago, 15 weekends at golf clubs.

Aug 5, 2017

Majority of Americans have unfavorable view of Black Lives Matter

The Harvard-Harris survey, released Monday, found only 43 percent of voters have a positive view of BLM, while more than half of voters—some 57 percent—have an unfavorable view of the organization.

Aug 5, 2017

White House leaks are threatening national security says Jeff Sessions

U.S. attorney general Jeff Sessions has warned that the Trump administration is taking a stand against unauthorised leaks of classified information, describing it as a matter of national security.

Aug 5, 2017

YSR Congress party president YS Jaganmohan Reddy

'Nothing wrong if Chandrababu Naidu is shot,' YSR Congress chief Reddy says

The YSR President said that if Chandrababu Naidu was shot dead in public for cheating people, there would be nothing wrong with it.

Aug 5, 2017

Vice-Presidential Election 2017 updates: Venkaiah Naidu defeats Gandhi by 272 votes

A total of 790 MPs will be deciding the fate of NDA candidate M Venkaiah Naidu and Opposition nominee Gopalkrishna Gandhi.

Aug 5, 2017

Who is Stephen Miller?

Stephen Miller is the Senior Advisor to President Trump...but where did he come from?

Aug 4, 2017

Trump celebrates West Virginias Democratic governor switching parties

President Trump and rally attendees received a big surprise when West Virginias Democratic governor Jim Justice announced he was switching parties. The keen move marks a watershed moment for the GOP, which will now control all levers of government in more than half the states. Justice, who took office as a Democrat just seven months ago,will be the nations 34th Republican governor.Trump defeated Clinton in West Virginia, winning nearly 70 percent of the vote. At the 3rd August rally, he predictably touted his electoral victory. He also denounced the ongoing Russia probe as a total fabrication, despite special counsel Robert Muellers enlisting of a grand jury to oversee the investigation.

Aug 4, 2017

Who will be the next Vice President of India?

Vice President of India election 2017: Top 10 things you need to know about [VIDEO]

Here are the top ten important things you need to know about the Vice-Presidential polls on August 5. when Venkaiah Naidu and Gopalkrishna Gandhi will go head to head.

Aug 4, 2017

Stone hurled at Rahul Gandhi's car in Gujarat; Congress blames 'BJP goons'

Rahul Gandhi escaped unhurt as he was reportedly sitting in the front seat of the car.

Aug 4, 2017

Respecting Shashi Tharoor's right to silence: Court's call reaffirms that media can't take journalism for a ride

The Delhi High Court's asking Goswami and his Republic TV to respect the Thiruvananthapuram MP's right to silence reiterates the rule that the media should abide by its responsibilities and not act recklessly.

Aug 4, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Restraint has a bottom line, says China

China said it has shown utmost goodwill and a high-level of restraint over the military standoff in Sikkim's Doklam region but warned India that restraint also has a bottom line.

Aug 4, 2017

BJP tries to capitalise on Nirbhaya-like rape case in Bengal: Villagers shoo away 'sympathetic' saffron leader

Like Mamata who had called women protesters when she went to visit a gangrape victim's family "CPI(M)'s people", Locket Chatterjee also called the protesters "TMC people". The reality is that these protests are genuine outbursts against opportunist politicians.

Aug 4, 2017

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Politics

Venkaiah Naidu is vice-president: Attention now shifts to the next Cabinet reshuffle

Vice-Presidential Election 2017: Sachin Tendulkar casts vote, but gets trolled

Venezuela: Inauguration of constituent assembly sparks new protests

Taking a 17-day golf vacation, will Donald Trump catch up to George W. Bush?

Majority of Americans have unfavorable view of Black Lives Matter

White House leaks are threatening national security says Jeff Sessions

'Nothing wrong if Chandrababu Naidu is shot,' YSR Congress chief Reddy says

Vice-Presidential Election 2017 updates: Venkaiah Naidu defeats Gandhi by 272 votes

Who is Stephen Miller?

Trump celebrates West Virginias Democratic governor switching parties

Vice President of India election 2017: Top 10 things you need to know about [VIDEO]

Stone hurled at Rahul Gandhi's car in Gujarat; Congress blames 'BJP goons'

Respecting Shashi Tharoor's right to silence: Court's call reaffirms that media can't take journalism for a ride

Sikkim standoff: Restraint has a bottom line, says China

BJP tries to capitalise on Nirbhaya-like rape case in Bengal: Villagers shoo away 'sympathetic' saffron leader

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]