Politics

General election 2017: Best lines from the BBC debate

Leaders and senior memebrs of the UKs politcal parties went head to head on 31 May, as they clashed over policies for the 2017 General election. 

Jun 1, 2017

PM Narendra Modi in Russia: It's foolish to romanticise New Delhi-Moscow relations today; times have changed

Though Russia has historically been an all-weather friend for India, the two countries' strategic interests no more find themselves in alignment, thanks to the changing realities of international relations.

Jun 1, 2017

How Covfefe sent the internet into meltdown

Nothing brings the various tribes of the internet together like creating a meme. Around midnight on May 31, the account of US President Donald Trump tweeted Despite the constant negative press covfefe and the Twittersphere lit up. In less than 10 minutes a newly created @covfefe Twitter account responded to him, it received 6200 retweets, the domain name covfefe.com was purchased and it spawned its own hashtags with tens of thousands of mentions.

Jun 1, 2017

#ThisFlag leader Evan Mawarire on Zimbabwes future

Zimbabwean pastor and activist, Evan Mawarire created the #ThisFlag movement in April 2016 with a simple video that spread across social media and created a movement that inspired thousands of Zimbabweans. At the 2017 Oslo Freedom Forum, he told his story and shared his views with Newsweek on the future of his home nation, Zimbabwe. 

Jun 1, 2017

Theresa May drilled on TV debate absence during election campaign stop

British Prime Minister Theresa May faced multiple questions from journalists on 31 May about her planned absence from a TV general election debate after Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn agreed to take part. Corbyn had previously ruled out taking part in the 7-way leaders debate, and the decision may reflect an improvement in voter perception.

Jun 1, 2017

GDP heads south: The puzzle is clear; demonetisation was Narendra Modi's success till Uttar Pradesh elections

Although the government rubbished several experts saying demonetisation was a bold move which helped India in many aspects, the reality is that it was just a spin to win the UP polls.

Jun 1, 2017

Donald Trump pulls US out of Paris climate agreement

Axios news outlet, which first reported that Donald Trump would withdraw the US out of the Paris climate agreement, said details of the pullout are being worked out by a team including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. The choice is between a formal withdrawal that could take three years or leaving the U.N. treaty that the accord is based on, which would be quicker but more extreme.

May 31, 2017

It's official! Karnataka Assembly elections will be BS Yeddyurappa versus Siddaramaiah

The Congress national leadership has decided that current Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will lead the state unit of the party to in Assembly elections next year. Read to know more.

May 31, 2017

Why the latest Ram Mandir buzz puts PM Narendra Modi in a win-win situation

Even as the likes of Advani and MM Joshis face the law, the current leadership of the BJP has a lot to gain from the latest buzz around the Babri Masjid by mobilising sentiments afresh in a 'modified' India.

May 31, 2017

Modi's 4-nation tour: India, Spain sign 7 agreements; PM urges for cooperation to fight terrorism

PM Modi also met King Felipe VI at Palace of Zarzuela and interacted with top business leaders in an attempt to attract investment into India.

May 31, 2017

Kapil Mishra heckled, marshalled out of Delhi Assembly after scuffle with AAP MLAs [WATCH]

Suspended AAP minister Kapil Mishra was marshalled out of the Assembly following a scuffle between AAP MLAs.

May 31, 2017

Tweeting 'covfefe': US President Trump loses face on Twitter, his presidency's biggest hope

The American president tweeted a mysterious term "covfefe" while targeting the media but did not delete it even hours later, in case it was a goof-up. Does such a callous act befits the image of the world's most powerful man?

May 31, 2017

Donald Trumps spin doctor Mike Dubke resigns from White House post

White House communications director Mike Dubke will leave his position but no date has been set for his departure, it was reported Tuesday. The veteran Republican strategist reportedly handed in his resignation over a week ago on 18 May, just before President Donald Trumps first official trip abroad. However, he offered to stay on through it, which Trump accepted, Axios reported.

May 31, 2017

US missile defence system intercepts and destroys mock ICBM amid North Korea threats

Pentagon on Tuesday (30 May) said it successfully staged its first-ever missile defence test, intercepting and destroying an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The $244m test comes amid the increasing threats from North Korea. A ground-based interceptor, launched from a California airbase, shot down a mock ICBM warhead over the Pacific Ocean, said the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The mock threat was launched from the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site in the Marshall Islands. The Ground-based Midcourse Defense program (GMD) has so far cost about $40bn in the past 15 years and often been criticised for its expensive nature. Interestingly, of the nine intercept attempts, only four have been successful in the past since the GMD was declared combat-ready in 2004.

May 31, 2017

Blast at Kabul diplomatic quarter: As long as Pak plays double standard, peace in Afghanistan will only be a mirage

With the West facing uncertainty in resolving the Afghanistan crisis and the country's immediate neighbours not united to tackle the challenge, peace in Afghanistan only remains an unrealistic hope.

May 31, 2017