Politics

K Karunakaran was a man with a great sense of humour; this old video is its proof

The video has surfaced on social media just a few days before the 99th birth anniversary of K Karunakaran.

Jun 21, 2017

Saudi Arabia: Will Mohammad bin Salman's elevation as crown prince worsen Qatar crisis?

Mohammad bin Salman's elevation as the crown prince of Saudi Arabia confirms that Riyadh is in no mood to let Qatar go and this prepares the stage for a worsened crisis in future.

Jun 21, 2017

Discredited former AP chief secretary Krishna Rao makes his case; defends social media posts criticising TDP

I shared those posts without comment, because I felt that we should not put criminal cases on satirists, IYR Krishna Rao said.

Jun 21, 2017

Mohammad bin Salman: Exuberant crown prince aims to assert Saudi nationalism aggressively

Salman, 31, has fast risen through the ranks of Saudi politics. He is hell-bent to make Saudi nationalism assertive and make a difference with the old guard. Will his way ultimately prevail?

Jun 21, 2017

Saudi Arabia shatters tradition; replaces crown prince with king's son Mohammad bin Salman

Thirty-one-year-old Bin Salman is a popular face in Saudi politics, serving as the country's defence minister and the deputy crown prince

Jun 21, 2017

Trump administration eyes hardening line towards Pakistan

Potential Trump administration responses towards Pakistan are expanding US drone strikes, redirecting or withholding some aid to the country, and perhaps eventually downgrading its status as a major non-NATO ally.

Jun 21, 2017

Vince Cable: Five things you may not know about the Lib Dem leadership candidate

The veteran politician is standing in the Lib Dem leadership contest, after being a member of the party since it first began in 1988.

Jun 20, 2017

EU negotiations kick off, both parties want quick and substantive progress

The United Kingdom and the European Union have taken the first step towards starting formal negotiations over the UKs breakaway from the EU, chief negotiators from both sides announced on Monday June 19.

Jun 20, 2017

Jaitley on three-day Russia visit; military-technical cooperation issues to be discussed

India's Minister of Defence Arun Jaitley on Tuesday began a three-day visit to Russia where he would co-chair two meetings with his counterpart amongst others.

Jun 20, 2017

Kovind quits; West Bengal Governor to oversee Bihar

President Pranab Mukherjee has given the additional charge of Bihar to the West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi.

Jun 20, 2017

Shadow of terror loomed over Modi during Kochi Metro inaugural: Kerala Police

PM Modi was in Kochi on Saturday, June 17, for the launch of Kochi Metro.

Jun 20, 2017

Qatar crisis: The tussle of the rich could leave entire Gulf in bad shape

Instead of bowing down under pressure, Qatar has taken a strong counter stand and with neither side ready to relent, the booming economies of West Asia could face an impact and that in turn, could hurt the global economy as well.

Jun 20, 2017

Congress may choose Sushil Kumar Shinde or Meira Kumar as its Presidential nominee

As Sushil Kumar Shinde belongs to Maharashtra, he will prove helpful in getting Shiv Sena on board. On the other hand, former Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar will help in roping in the JD (U) in Bihar.

Jun 20, 2017

After UP and Maharashtra, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh announces crop loan waiver for farmers

Amarinder Singh announced crop loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers who own less than five acres of agricultural land and a flat relief of Rs 2 lakh for all marginal farmers, irrespective of their loan amount.

Jun 20, 2017

The known unknown: Ram Nath Kovind did not come out of nowhere

On one hand, we proudly claim that India has grown stronger as a democracy. But when this very democracy produces new leaders, we feel awkward about it. Are we dissatisfied with what we wanted 70 years ago?

Jun 20, 2017