Politics

Madhya Pradesh: Hardik Patel, Jyotiraditya Scindia arrested on way to Mandsaur

The political turmoil in Madhya Pradesh went up a notch on Tuesday after Hardik Patel and Jyotiraditya Scindia were arrested while trying to visit Mandsaur. Read to know more.

Jun 13, 2017

Puerto Ricans talk freedom and Oscar López Rivera at controversial parade

Newsweek spoke with Puerto Ricans, celebrating their heritage at the Puerto Rican Day Parade, on 11 June, 2017 about the controversy surrounding Oscar López Rivera and freedom for Puerto Rico.

Jun 13, 2017

Chaos in Middle East after Gulf nations cut ties with Qatar

Qatar crisis: African countries like Somalia, Sudan find things too tough

Countries like Somalia and Sudan have found it extremely difficult to come out with a clear stand on Qatar crisis. Somalia has reportedly turned down a bribe offer to isolate Qatar but how long can it resist the anti-Qatar camp?

Jun 13, 2017

Facts you should know about legal marriage in New York State

On June 8, 2017, the New York State Assembly passed a bill outlawing child marriage, and raising the legal age for marriage to 17. But what is the legal age to wed in New York? Like the majority of U.S. states, the legal age to marry in NY is 18. But since 1929, an exception to this rule allows children as young as 14 years-old to legally wed, as long as they have parental and judicial consent. Other states, such as North Carolina and Alaska, also have this exception. And 27 states around the country have no minimum age in state statutes, meaning that, with court approval, any children can wed. Health department data shows that between 2000 and 2010, around 3850 minors were married in New York State. A vast majority of these minors, 84%, were young girls married to adult men.

Jun 13, 2017

PM Narendra Modi to meet US President Trump on June 26: A look at America visits by India's past prime ministers

PM Modi will be making his fifth visit to the US this month and will meet US President Donald Trump for the first time. Here is a flashback of how India's past premiers fared in their visits to the US.

Jun 13, 2017

Modi and Trump to hold first talks on June 26 in Washington

The two leaders will discuss topics including economic growth, fight against terrorism, expanding defence cooperation and growing US-India trade, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said.

Jun 13, 2017

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams claims any deal between Tories and DUP would be bad for Northern Ireland

Adams said that his party dont believe that any deal between the DUP here and the English Tories will be good for Northern Ireland. He also expressed concern that a deal between the parties could undercut the Good Friday agreement.

Jun 12, 2017

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

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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

Shivraj Singh Chouhan during his fast in Madhya Pradesh

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

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Politics

Madhya Pradesh: Hardik Patel, Jyotiraditya Scindia arrested on way to Mandsaur

Puerto Ricans talk freedom and Oscar López Rivera at controversial parade

Qatar crisis: African countries like Somalia, Sudan find things too tough

Facts you should know about legal marriage in New York State

PM Narendra Modi to meet US President Trump on June 26: A look at America visits by India's past prime ministers

Modi and Trump to hold first talks on June 26 in Washington

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams claims any deal between Tories and DUP would be bad for Northern Ireland

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

Russian police detain people at opposition protest against corruption

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

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

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

Cabinet reshuffle: Whos in and whos out?

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

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

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]