Politics

Samajwadi Party expels MLC for writing letter about chief Mulayam's second wife

The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council Member (MLC), however, stuck to his point and said that he would standby what he wrote.

Oct 22, 2016

Taliban leadership is now in Pakistan, jihadist group connected to ISI, says leaked letter

The letter has laid bare the links between the terrorist organisation and Pakistan, bolstering India's claims.

Oct 22, 2016

Varun Gandhi denies allegations of leaking defence secrets in 2-page letter

The BJP MP claims he never had access to information that whistleblower Edmonds Allen has accused him of leaking.

Oct 22, 2016

Evening wrap: Jayalalithaa 'progressing well', Rs 2,000 note soon, Baahubali 2 first look out and more

Read about TRAI fine on Airtel, Vodafone and Idea, and possible solution to the Bermuda Triangle mystery.

Oct 22, 2016

20,000 Australians rally to welcome refugees and protest far-right groups

Australians have rallied to welcome refugees and against far-right sentiment in the country.More than 20,000 people went on the streets in 25 cities and towns across the country. People worry about a rise in anti-immigration rhetoric.Australia’s tough immigration policy was also criticised.Asylum seekers trying to reach the country by boat are kept in camps on islands in Papua New Guinea.

Oct 22, 2016

Jayalalithaa health update: TN governor Vidyasagar Rao visits Amma, says she is 'progressing well'

The governor was also apprised of the treatment the Tamil Nadu chief minister was undergoing.

Oct 22, 2016

Ahead of British PM Theresa May's maiden visit, India says it's 'hopeful' of short-term visa deals

Theresa May will be in India between November 6 and 8 on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Oct 22, 2016

Delhi Health Secretary Chandrakar Bharti defends absence in top-level meetings, says he wasn't informed

Presently, the gossips of tension budding between Bharti and the health department once again are doing rounds.

Oct 21, 2016

Jayalalithaa health update: Tamil Nadu CM still on respiratory support, able to interact now

Jayalalithaa has been taken off sedation and is being able to communicate through gestures.

Oct 21, 2016

RSS wants mandatory English scrapped, 'insulting' references removed in education

The education wing of the saffron outfit has also called for use of only the mother tongue as medium of instruction in schools.

Oct 21, 2016

Martyred soldiers should not be used for electoral gains, says Supreme Court

The question before the SC was if anyone can raise the issue of deaths along the border and seek votes for a particular party.

Oct 21, 2016

Foraging in London: What you need to know to stay safe

Foraging has become popular once again in recent years after falling out of favour in the 50s and 60s with the rise of supermarkets. A preference for local and sustainable food has led to more people searching for eatable plants, berries and mushrooms in parks and woodlands. Jason Irving, of Forage Wild Food, explains what the rules are to stay safe.

Oct 21, 2016

Labours Tracy Brabin heckled while paying tribute to Jo Cox after winning by-election

Former Coronation Street actress Tracy Brabin was heckled after winning the Batley and Spen seat for Labour following the killing of MP Jo Cox. Brabin was heckled by rival candidates supporters that included far-right parties like the BNP and National Front. Nine independent and fringe party candidates contested the seat after the main parties didnt field a candidate in respect. All nine candidates lost their deposits.

Oct 21, 2016

Video game news round-up: Nintendo unveils Switch and Rockstar announces Red Dead Redemption 2

Your guide to the weeks biggest video game news stories.

Oct 21, 2016

Twitter lampoons Donald Trump with #Trumpbookreports

The billionaire Republican's favourite words -- tremendous, nasty woman and crooked -- feature often in the posts

Oct 21, 2016