Politics

Azam Khan booked for sedition over Indian Army remarks; VHP leader announces Rs 50 lakh reward for his tongue

Several police complaints have been made against Azam Khan for his comments on Indian Army, while a VHP leader has called for his tongue to be chopped off. Read to know more.

Jul 1, 2017

One nation, one tax: India's historic GST comes into effect at midnight gong

The opposition parties were invited, but Congress, TMC, RJD and the Left parties refused to attend the midnight event.

Jun 30, 2017

Sikkim border tussle: India, Bhutan should jointly tackle China, a country which is never at peace with neighbours

India should make use of Bhutan's support to overcome the Chinese threat at Sikkim borders. It is a good opportunity to expose China's hegemonic tendencies on the international stage besides engaging with it bilaterally.

Jun 30, 2017

German parliament legalizes same-sex marriage

Germanys parliament has voted for the legalization of same-sex marriage after German Chancellor Angela Merkel asked the conservative party to follow their conscience rather than party lines. Merkel herself voted against the amendment.

Jun 30, 2017

Donald Trump on Chuck Schumer: He doesnt seem like a serious person

US President Trump's praise for journalist Caitriona Perry's smile is nothing earth-shattering; even Obama did same

The American president, known for his indecent takes on women, has been criticised for the way he treated the journalist from Ireland. But even his popular predecessor Barack Obama had done similar things in his time.

Jun 30, 2017

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Once bitten, twice shy? If GST makes people suffer like demonetisation, 2019 could be tough for Modi

With demonetisation and GST, economics too has become an electoral issue, unlike in the past. However, in case the GST proves to be adverse, the middle-class which had welcomed demonetisation, could be a less happy lot.

Jun 30, 2017

GST Launch: Jaitley slams Opposition over boycott plan

The finance minister's remarks came after Congress, RJD and TMC announced their decision to boycott the launch of the GST reform at the Central Hall in Parliament on June 30 midnight.

Jun 29, 2017

Gun-toting Kerala MLA: PC George takes aim at estate workers over land encroachment in Mundakayam [VIDEO]

The incident happened at Harrison Estate in Mundakayam on Thursday, June 29.

Jun 29, 2017

Argentina: Violence erupts on streets of Buenos Aires as leftist protesters clash with police

Violence erupted in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday (28 June) as groups protesting against President Mauricio Macris free market policy clashed with police. Macri has sought to push through austerity measures to get the debt-ravaged countrys economy back on track. But mid-term elections in October could undo his plans.

Jun 29, 2017

Israels Mossad launches fund to acquire new spy technology

Israels Mossad intelligence agency has set up an investment fund to help development of new cloak-and-dagger technologies. A video released to accompany the launch of the fund, called Libertad, shows a female spy sitting in a cafe and using top notch technology to identify suspects.

Jun 29, 2017

India's Vice-President's election to be held on August 5

The election for India's next Vice-President, to succeed Mohammad Hamid Ansari, will be held on August 5 and counting of votes will be done on the same day, Election Commission announced on Thursday.

Jun 29, 2017

Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh caught urinating in public; Twitteratti have a field day

In what could be seen as a major blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat campaign, Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh was caught urinating in public.

Jun 29, 2017

PM Modi finally spoke against cow vigilantes but was it aimed at Gujarat elections?

PM Modi was found speaking against attacks over cows and Hindu-Muslim clashes earlier as well. But nothing has changed on the ground. Will it be any different this time?

Jun 29, 2017

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After TMC, Congress and RJD to skip GST rollout session on June 30 midnight in Parliament

The Congress has decided not to attend the GST rollout event on the midnight of June 30 at the Central Hall in Parliament, party leader Satyavrat Chaturvedi said on Thursday. Read to know more.

Jun 29, 2017

DUPs Foster welcomes deal with Theresa Mays Conservatives

The leader of Northern Irelands biggest Protestant party, Arlene Foster, welcomed a deal struck with British Prime Minister Theresa May on 26 June to prop up her minority government. May agreed to £1bn ($1.3 billion) in extra funding for Northern Ireland in return for the support of the Democratic Unionist Party.

Jun 29, 2017

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Politics

Azam Khan booked for sedition over Indian Army remarks; VHP leader announces Rs 50 lakh reward for his tongue

One nation, one tax: India's historic GST comes into effect at midnight gong

Sikkim border tussle: India, Bhutan should jointly tackle China, a country which is never at peace with neighbours

German parliament legalizes same-sex marriage

US President Trump's praise for journalist Caitriona Perry's smile is nothing earth-shattering; even Obama did same

Once bitten, twice shy? If GST makes people suffer like demonetisation, 2019 could be tough for Modi

GST Launch: Jaitley slams Opposition over boycott plan

Gun-toting Kerala MLA: PC George takes aim at estate workers over land encroachment in Mundakayam [VIDEO]

Argentina: Violence erupts on streets of Buenos Aires as leftist protesters clash with police

Israels Mossad launches fund to acquire new spy technology

India's Vice-President's election to be held on August 5

Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh caught urinating in public; Twitteratti have a field day

PM Modi finally spoke against cow vigilantes but was it aimed at Gujarat elections?

After TMC, Congress and RJD to skip GST rollout session on June 30 midnight in Parliament

DUPs Foster welcomes deal with Theresa Mays Conservatives

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]