Politics

Enough of sugar-coated words; can we know your Mann Ki Baat on cow vigilantism, Prime Minister Modi?

Unlike the NDA government of Atal Behari Vajpayee, the government of PM Narendra Modi has not shown enough intent to address the mindless attacks and killings of Muslims for reasons related to cows. Is it beyond Modi's control?

Jun 29, 2017

After accusing Indian Army of rape, Azam Khan calls himself 'item girl' of BJP

SP leader Azam Khan, who on Wednesday was criticised for insulting Indian Army, said on Thursday he had become the BJP's "item girl." Read to know exactly what he might have meant.

Jun 29, 2017

PM Modi looks favourite to score 2 key political points at midnight GST launch

While the ruling party's invitation to Manmohan Singh will leave very little scope for Opposition to act out of sync, the launch of the mega financial reform at midnight will also take PM Modi closer to Jawaharlal Nehru, who had inaugurated India's biggest political reform in 1947.

Jun 29, 2017

After Modi-Trump meeting, Pakistan expresses extreme concern, reports Dawn

Pakistan's foreign office expressed concern that the joint statement will lead to more tension in South Asia besides objecting to the US designating Hizbul Mujahideen leader Sayeed Salaudeen as a terrorist.

Jun 29, 2017

UK Prime Minister Theresa May Says 120 Failed Fire Tests In Tower Blocks

Britains Prime Minister Theresa May said on 28 June that 120 tower blocks had failed fire tests in the wake of a blaze that killed 79 people at Grenfell Tower in London.May said the test failures showed that there was a wider fire safety issue that was the result of failures over many decades.

Jun 28, 2017

Pacquiao ready for WBO title fight against Horn as he looks for Mayweather rematch

Manny Pacquiao said on 28 June that he has trained hard and is ready to defend his WBO welterweight belt against former schoolteacher and outsider Jeff Horn in Brisbane on 2 July. Pacquiao is hoping to coax undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr into a fight after he was beaten by the American in a unanimous points decision in Las Vegas in 2015.

Jun 28, 2017

Mamata Banerjee slams GST rollout on June 30 midnight; here's the full text

Banerjee said in a post on Facebook the GST was "another epic blunder of the Centre" after demonetisation and her party was "deeply concerned about GST implementation."

Jun 28, 2017

Delhi Assembly ruckus: Speaker orders one-month jail for 2 men who protested against Satyendra Jain, disrupted House

One of the protesters was identified as Jagdeep Rana, a former AAP member who had contested from the party in 2013, while the other was reportedly an AAP member from Punjab.

Jun 28, 2017

Jose Mourinho steals Andy Murrays Wimbledon trophy in cheeky new advert

In a new fun advert for Jaguar, Andy Murrays Facebook account shared a video of the current Wimbledon champion putting his trophy into the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake so that his trophy could tour the UK. But current Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho recruits some children to steal the trophy for him.

Jun 28, 2017

Colombias FARC celebrate end of role in war after weapons hand over

Colombias Marxist FARC rebels have ended their role in a half-century war that killed more than 220,000 and displaced millions by concluding their disarmament, handing in all but a few of their individual weapons to the UN. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as FARC, turned in the remaining 40% of their firearms in Mesetas, a mountainous area in south-eastern Colombia. The roughly 7,000 former fighters have pledged to continue their struggle as a political movement and the 7,132 weapons will be stored in containers until they are moulded into a monument for peace. Explosives and bigger weapons are being cleared from caches nationwide. President Juan Manuel Santos, who took office in 2010, began secret talks with FARC commanders that led to negotiations in Cuba and a final peace accord late last year. He is trying for a similar accord with the National Liberation Army (ELN). Peace with the FARC, however, is unlikely to end violence in Colombia as the lucrative cocaine business has given rise to criminal gangs and traffickers.

Jun 28, 2017

Watch Donald Trump flirt with Irish reporter in Oval Office

US President Donald Trump congratulated Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on 27 June for his great victory in recent elections, and whilst on the phone seemed to flirt with a reporter. Trump singled out one journalist, Caitriona Perry of RTE News, and asked her to come over before saying that She has a nice smile on her face. So, I bet she treats you well.   

Jun 28, 2017

Donald Trump calls on Republican senators to work out their differences over Obamacare replacement

The U.S. president claimed that the GOP were getting very close to uniting Senate Republicans behind a replacement for the Affordable Care Act.

Jun 28, 2017

Azam Khan faces flak for insulting Indian Army with rape allegations

Azam Khan courted controversy yet again when he levelled rape allegations against the Indian Army during a meeting with party workers at the SP office in Rampur in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday night.

Jun 28, 2017

Anaemic foreign policy? India is over-wooing US when it has one of its worst presidents

To everyone's surprise, PM Modi did not raise the two key issues of H1B visa and climate change while meeting US President Trump. Is fanning Washington's ego to gain edge over Pak & China New Delhi's sole foreign policy aims today?

Jun 28, 2017

Supreme Court approves most parts of Trumps travel ban

The U.S. Supreme Court approved most of President Trumps travel ban. The executive order temporarily blocks travel to the U.S. from six Middle Eastern and North African countries for 90 days, and suspends all refugee resettlement in the U.S. for 120 days. The banned countries include Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the orders constitutionality in October.

Jun 27, 2017