Politics

US Senator John McCain says Putin bigger threat than Isis

U.S. Senator John McCain said on 29 May that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a bigger threat to global security than ISIS. McCain warned that the Senate would push for sanctions against Moscow for its alleged interference in the U.S. election.

May 30, 2017

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn both grilled over future EU Brexit deal

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday (May 29) she was ready to walk away from Brexit negotiations without a deal with the European Union if the agreement wasnt good enough. By contrast, the leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn said he would ensure there was a Brexit deal with the European Union were he to win power.

May 30, 2017

Accidentally on purpose? Now, Kerala BJP leader Surendran uses WRONG photo to slam beef festivals

The action of Kerala's Youth Congress--hacking a cow in public-- to protest against the central government order did more harm than good.

May 30, 2017

Today's Kashmiris are not afraid of the Indian Army, J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti says in interview

Mufti also questioned New Delhi's strategy on Jammu & Kashmir, saying while Pakistan and China have undertaken work in their respective occupied zones, India has mostly ignored Kashmir in the last 70 years.

May 30, 2017

Cattle trade ban to halt beef exports, lead to job losses

Indian meat traders, under the aegis of the Quresh Action Committee and other trade associations, plan to petition the Supreme Court to get the government order rescinded.

May 30, 2017

Modi's 4-nation tour: PM urges Europe to lead fight against terror during meeting with Angela Merkel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a six-day four-nation tour, said on Monday that he "had a very good interaction" with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at Schloss Meseberg in Berlin.

May 30, 2017

French President Macron Welcomes Russian President Putin At Frances Palace Of Versailles

New French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Palace of Versailles outside Paris on Monday (May 29), turning a new page in bilateral relations between the two countries.

May 29, 2017

How will China's Cybersecurity Law affect other countries and businesses?

China will enforce its Cybersecurity Law early next month and it could cause ripples in several countries, including the US.

May 29, 2017

My son didn't influence FIPB decision: Chidambaram

P Chidambaram said Karti never met any official connected with the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB).

May 29, 2017

Venkaiah Naidu endorses Gen Bipin Rawat's remarks: Why are we making our army a political pawn?

Once upon a time, Indian army chief K M Kariappa was reprimanded for airing his views on governance. Today, we are seeing army leaders making frequent remarks and also getting endorsed by politicians. It's a dangerous game.

May 29, 2017

Whom should people sympathise with, the Army or stone-pelters?: Venkaiah Naidu says defending Army Chief

"I fail to understand those supporting stone-pelters. Is it right to sit silently when people are pelting stones at the Army?," Venkaiah Naidu said defending Rawat's statement supporting the 'human shield' incident in Srinagar.

May 29, 2017

PM Narendra Modi departs on his 4-nation tour: Trade, investment, terrorism to be key issues

PM Modi departed for his six-day four-nation tour to Germany, Spain, Russia and France on Monday with an aim to boost "India's economic engagement" and "invite more investment to India" from these countries.

May 29, 2017

PM Modi visits Germany when US & Europe are drifting apart; for India, it's challenge & opportunity

The prime minister embarked on a four-nation tour of Europe on Monday, May 29. The visit is significant in the wake of the widening rift between US President Trump and Europe.

May 29, 2017

PM Modi says India's strength is diversity; why then is his govt censoring our food habits?

Modi said in his latest Mann Ki Baat that diversity is India's strength. But on the ground, his govt us busy pursuing 'homogenise India' project. Is Modi showing a pseudo face of liberalism?

May 29, 2017

Kerala beef fest: Rahul Gandhi faces flak from BJP despite condemning cow slaughter [GRAPHIC VIDEO]

Three Kerala Youth Congress workers have been suspended after Rahul Gandhi has condemned the slaughter of cattle by them. He is facing flak from the BJP which claims the man who led the protest is a close aide of his. See what happened here.

May 29, 2017