Politics

CM Mehbooba warns against tampering with J&K special status; BJP says it's no sacred cow

After Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti warned the BJP against taking away special status from the state, the BJP said that the law that grants the status is "not a sacred cow."

Jul 29, 2017

Investment banker: Russian intelligence knew about Trump Jr. meetings

William Bill Browder, an investment banker with experience and ties to Russia, testified in front of Congress. He said he believed that, with 100% certainty that the Russian intelligence services would have been aware of Donald Trump Jr.s meeting with a Russian lawyer, and were trying to use the meeting to achieve an end: the repeal of the Magnitsky Act, which imposed sanctions on Russia.

Jul 29, 2017

Investment banker: Russian intelligence knew about Trump Jr. meetings

William Bill Browder, an investment banker with experience and ties to Russia, testified in front of Congress. He said he believed that, with 100% certainty that the Russian intelligence services would have been aware of Donald Trump Jr.s meeting with a Russian lawyer, and were trying to use the meeting to achieve an end: the repeal of the Magnitsky Act, which imposed sanctions on Russia.

Jul 29, 2017

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz likely to be next Pakistan PM; all you need to know

Shehbaz Sharif, the chief minister of Punjab in Pakistan, is known to be a strict disciplinarian and powerful administrator.

Jul 29, 2017

Russia orders embassy to cut staff, seizes two properties in retaliation against US sanctions

Russia is demanding the US to reduce its diplomatic staff inside Russia, and says it would seize 2 U.S. diplomatic properties. The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the punishment, in response to the financial sanction bills against Russia awaiting President Trumps signature. The reduction in staff will apply on Sept. 1, and includes the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and consulates in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok, The number limit is 455, in parity with the number of Russian diplomats in the U.S.

Jul 29, 2017

Watch North Korea launching second ICBM test, overseen by Kim Jong-un

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has said that his latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test has only proved his regimes ability to strike all of the US and that it is a stern warning to American President Donald Trump and China. The isolated country launched its second ICBM late on Friday (28 July) and it was personally supervised by Kim.

Jul 29, 2017

South Korea and Japan speak up against North Korea second ICBM test

North Korea launched another intercontinental ballistic missile on July 28. The missile landed in the sea off its east coast, possibly in Japans exclusive economic zone. South Korea and Japan spoke up against the missile test.

Jul 29, 2017

South Korea and Japan speak up against North Korea second ICBM test

North Korea launched another intercontinental ballistic missile on July 28. The missile landed in the sea off its east coast, possibly in Japans exclusive economic zone. South Korea and Japan spoke up against the missile test.

Jul 29, 2017

Is Jeff Bezos and Amazon set to take over the world?

Jeff Bezos may soon become the richest person in the world by enlarging his acquisitions and increasing his wealth in multiple fields. Amazon continues to grow at an incredible speed, not only by dominating the market in U.S., but also extending its business worldwide.

Jul 29, 2017

Trump describes Long Island as blood stained, killing fields, vows to eliminate MS-13

President Trump traveled to Suffolk County, Long Island Friday July 28 to speak to law enforcement about gangs and immigration. 

Jul 29, 2017

Reince Priebus pushed out as the White House chief of staff, replaced by John Kelly

Reince Priebus pushed out as the White House chief of staff. Priebus recently came under fire after he fiercely opposed the appointment of Anthony Scaramucci as communication director. Scaramucci fired back by calling Priebus a leaker and dared him to deny so. President Trump announced on Twitter that secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly will replace Priebus.

Jul 29, 2017

BJP-CPM feud in Kerala: 3 arrested for attacking Bineesh Kodiyeri's house [VIDEO]

The miscreants pelted stones at the residence of the actor near Maruthamkuzhi in Thiruvananthapuram.

Jul 29, 2017

Islamic televangelist Zakir Naik declared 'proclaimed offender'

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has also initiated a the process to attach Zakir Naik's assets under the law.

Jul 29, 2017

Worried Congress in Gujarat flies 46 MLAs to party-ruled Karnataka

The move came after six Congress MLAs of the Gujarat Assembly submitted their resignations in two consecutive days.

Jul 29, 2017

Pakistans prime minister Nawaz Sharif Resigns over Panama Papers Corruption Court Ruling

This is the third time Sharifs stint in office has been cut short. His government was dissolved in April 1993 by President Ghulam Ishaq Khan, however Sharif successfully challenged that decision to become prime minister again in May. He then resigned from the post in July, forcing the removal of President Khan as well.After re-election in 1997, he was then forced out by a military coup in 1999. He came back from exile to secure a major victory in the 2013 polls. This latest disqualification comes roughly a year before his term was to conclude, ending his chance of creating history by becoming the first Pakistani prime minister to complete a full five-year term in office. Pakistans powerful military has ruled the country for roughly half of its nearly 70-year-history.

Jul 28, 2017