Politics

France's top court suspends burkini ban even as Sarkozy promises nationwide ban if he is re-elected

The judgment by the State Council ruled that individual liberties can only be restricted if wearing the Islamic swimsuit was a "proven risk."

Aug 26, 2016

What is the Human Rights Act?

IBTimes UK explains the key points behind the Human Rights Act, after Justice Secretary Liz Truss confirmed that the government intends to go ahead with replacing the legislature. Scrapping the Act was a key manifesto pledge by the Conservative Party during the general election in May 2015. A petition to stop the act being replaced has gained over 30,000 signatures.

Aug 26, 2016

Scorpene leak: Aussie scribe ridicules Parikkar's claims, says sensitive info redacted only as a safety measure

Manohar Parrikar's claims that the leaked Scorpene documents pose no threat because they were redacted were challenged by Australian journalist Cameron Stewart.

Aug 26, 2016

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers lead by party leaders Bhagwant Mann, Sucha Singh Chhotepur submit a memorandum against the Punjab government to Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal in Chandigarh on May 16, 2016.

Punjab Assembly election 2017: AAP unit chief Sucha Singh Chhotepur ousted over bribery charges

The politician had on Friday hit out at several members of the party over allegations that he had accepted money while distributing election tickets.

Aug 26, 2016

Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith clash in bitter Labour leadership hustings

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was forced to defend his ten months in charge, while challenger Owen Smith focused on the divides in the party, and campaigning during the Brexit vote.

Aug 26, 2016

Hillary Clinton attacks Donald Trumps appearance with Nigel Farage

The Democratic presidential nominee accused the former Ukip leader of stoking anti-immigrant sentiments.

Aug 26, 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh meets Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in Srinagar on Aug. 25, 2016.

Kashmir crisis: Need an alternative to pellet guns, says Rajnath Singh

The Union home minister also said there would soon be a nodal officer to help distressed Kashmiris anywhere in the country.

Aug 25, 2016

Ukraine holds military parade to mark 25th anniversary of independence from Russia

Ukraine marked the 25th anniversary of independence from the Soviet Union with a parade aimed at showcasing the capability of Ukraines military.Â

Aug 25, 2016

Nigel Farage joins Donald Trump on stage to rally supporters in Mississippi

Nigel Farage offered his support and advice for supporters of the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, drawing on similarities between Brexit and Trumps campaign. Farage said he believes that Trump represented the same type of anti-establishment movement that the masterminded.

Aug 25, 2016

Paternity leave will be holiday for men, they won't take care of the child, says Maneka Gandhi; child rights activist demands apology

Kumar Jahagirdar, founder-president of child rights NGO CRISP, has said that her statements were "abusive to fathers" who take care of the child.

Aug 24, 2016

Jeremy Corbyn gets frustrated over questions about traingate

Jeremy Corbyn lost his cool at press conference on 24 August, when questions kept being asked about the Virgin trains fiasco, rather than the topic of the meeting the NHS. Corbyn took on a Virgin East Coast train on 11 August where he filmed a video claiming the train from London to Newcastle was ram-packed. But the operator released showing CCTV yesterday supposedly showing the Labour leader ignoring empty seats and sitting down on the journey.

Aug 24, 2016

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Politics

France's top court suspends burkini ban even as Sarkozy promises nationwide ban if he is re-elected

What is the Human Rights Act?

Scorpene leak: Aussie scribe ridicules Parikkar's claims, says sensitive info redacted only as a safety measure

Punjab Assembly election 2017: AAP unit chief Sucha Singh Chhotepur ousted over bribery charges

Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith clash in bitter Labour leadership hustings

Hillary Clinton attacks Donald Trumps appearance with Nigel Farage

Kashmir crisis: Need an alternative to pellet guns, says Rajnath Singh

Ukraine holds military parade to mark 25th anniversary of independence from Russia

Nigel Farage joins Donald Trump on stage to rally supporters in Mississippi

Paternity leave will be holiday for men, they won't take care of the child, says Maneka Gandhi; child rights activist demands apology

Jeremy Corbyn gets frustrated over questions about traingate

Rohith Vemula was not a Dalit, says probe panel; finding contradicts district collector's report

Turkish soldiers back Free Syrian Army in march to liberate Jarablus from Islamic State

US Presidential Elections 2016: The ways in which Donald Trump has been compared to Hitler

France: Police order woman out of the sea after mistaking her clothes for a burkini

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]