Politics

Centre silencing everyone, says Rahul Gandhi; is this why Congress relaunched 'Nehru's mouthpiece'?

Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the BJP-led Central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "forcing everyone into silence," even as he relaunched the National Herald. Read to know how the newspaper can be as much as his mouthpiece as it was his great-grandfather's.

Jun 12, 2017

Russian police detain people at opposition protest against corruption

Police arrested several people who gathered at an unauthorized rally against corruption in Vladivostok, on 12 June, the national holiday of Russia. Opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged people to take to the streets in several cities to demonstrate, but it has been reported he was arrested en route to the Moscow protest.

Jun 12, 2017

Generate funds yourselves to waive loans of farmers: Arun Jaitley to states

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday that states that are keen on waiving loans on farmers "must generate funds from their own resources."

Jun 12, 2017

Chairman of influential 1922 Committee urges Tory MPs to pull together behind Theresa May

Graham Brady, chairman of the influential backbench parliamentary group the 1922 Committee, has backed Theresa May to remain as UK prime minister. May has come under fire from some corners after the Conservative Party failed to retain their parliamentary majority in the general election on June 8.

Jun 12, 2017

If BJP can succeed with uniform tax regime, why is it struggling with uniform agriculture or cattle policy?

The BJP has become a party of personalities today and has little tradition of discussions and debates that could help it come up with uniform solutions for issues like waiving off farmers' loan or ban on beef.

Jun 12, 2017

Cabinet reshuffle: Whos in and whos out?

Theresa May has brought prominent Leave campaigner Michael Gove back to her front bench, appointing him as environment secretary. The UK prime minister has also promoted her ally Damian Green to minister for the cabinet office, with him effectively becoming her number two in government.

Jun 12, 2017

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte insists he did not seek US support in fight against Isis militants

Duterte claimed he was not aware until [US troops] arrived that the US had sent support to the fight against the insurgency in Marawi. The controversial president has taken a hostile stance towards the US in recent months, and has now vowed to eject US military trainers and advisers from the country.

Jun 12, 2017

Indian-origin Priti Patel in charge of Brexit as British PM Theresa May announces Cabinet

Indian-origin Priti Patel — one of the 12 Indian-origin politicians to be elected recently — will oversee Brexit, according to the Cabinet formed by newly re-elected British Prime Minister Theresa May. Read to know more.

Jun 12, 2017

Macron's party set for huge French parliamentary majority

Emmanuel Macron's fledgeling party is set to trounce France's traditional main parties in a parliamentary election and secure a huge majority to push through his pro-business reforms.

Jun 12, 2017

Two US attorney generals to sue President Donald Trump

Two US attorney generals will sue Donald Trump on Monday, alleging that he has violated anti-corruption clauses in the Constitution by accepting millions in payments and benefits from foreign governments.

Jun 12, 2017

Tamil Nadu: Deepa Jayakumar stopped from entering Jayalalithaa Poes Garden residence after she stakes claim

Deepa Jayakumar, niece of former J Jayalalithaa, was on Sunday stopped from entering her aunt's Poes Garden residence in Chennai. Read to know what happened, and what its political fallout can be.

Jun 11, 2017

Trump expected to unveil new Cuba policy on June 16

Trump's aides are nearing completion of a review of relations with Cuba and are expected to send recommendations to his national security team and then to the president in coming days.

Jun 11, 2017

Chatur Baniya: There is nothing wrong in Amit Shah's remark; Opposition is fighting a fake moral battle

If 'chatur' means clever, then calling the Mahatma the same is no wrong. Amit Shah has actually eulogised his Gujarati predecessor to corner the Congress. Those who are condemning this are shedding crocodile tears.

Jun 11, 2017

Pro-Kannada groups declare Karnataka Bandh on June 12 over farm loan waiver, water issues

A grouping of pro-Kannada outfits called the Kannada Okoota has called for a 12-hour shutdown across Karnataka on Monday, June 12. Read to know what their demands are

Jun 10, 2017

BJP's Amit Shah calls Mahatma Gandhi 'bahut chatur baniya'; Congress demands apology

BJP president Amit Shah said Mahatma Gandhi was a "bahut chatur baniya", who had correctly advised that the Congress be dissolved after Independence.

Jun 10, 2017