Politics

Putin criticises protectionism and sanctions at Eurasian Belt and Road summit

Delivering an address in Beijing at the One Belt, One Road summit – a trade initiative by China which aims to bring together dozens of states - Putin called on heads of state to abandon belligerent rhetoric to solve various geopolitical crises. He called protectionism and illegal sanctions a danger to openeness and free trade, a critizism directed at the European Union over the sanctions imposed on Russia after the annexation of Crimea.

May 14, 2017

'Resign by today evening or I will drag you from your office to Tihar Jail,' Kapil Mishra threatens Arvind Kejriwal

Kapil Mishra also accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of using shell companies to park crores of unaccounted money.

May 14, 2017

Twitterati disagrees as President Pranab Mukherjee says Indira Gandhi 'most acceptable' PM of India

President Pranab Mukherjee said at a function that Indira Gandhi is still the "most acceptable" prime minister of India. Twitterati chose to disagree. Read to know more.

May 14, 2017

Mamata Banerjee, Darjeeling, West Bengal CM, Gorkhaland, Bimal Gurung

West Bengal sees 7 civic polls today: Both rulers, Opposition desperate to prove a point

Even if these are civic polls, it is key from the point of view of the ruling Trinamool as Opposition parties like the Left and Congress in the plains and Gorkha Janmukti Morcha in Darjeeling hills.

May 14, 2017

Sean Spicer ignores questions on possible recording of White House conversations

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer ignored several questions from journalists on US President Donald Trumps Twitter threat to fired FBI Director James Comey about secret recording devices in the White House. Spicer simply said: The President has nothing further to add on that.

May 13, 2017

Video game news round-up: Mass Effect and Hitman in peril, Assassins Creed and Red Dead leak

Your weekly pick of the biggest gaming stories from the past seven days, including Assassins Creed and Red Dead leaks.

May 13, 2017

We played election word association with people in London - heres what they said

We asked Londoners what first came to their minds when we said the words Brexit, immigration, Labour, Conservative, Corbyn and May. Here is what they said.

May 13, 2017

Kerala: RSS worker accused of killing CPM activist hacked to death; BJP calls for strike in Kannur on Saturday

RSS worker Biju, who was the 12th accused in the murder of a CPI (M) worker, was reportedly alone when he was attacked at Palamkode. He died on the spot.

May 12, 2017

Avengers: Hail Hydra and you land up yourself at the White House

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's most notorious organisation, Hydra which featured in Avengers has a real life connection according to some web masters.

May 12, 2017

If all 4 chief ministers can accompany Pak PM Sharif to China, why none in India join PM Modi abroad?

The chief ministers of all four provinces of Pakistan have joined the country's premier in his visit to China. Why don't we see such pictures in India often? Is it the political animosity?

May 12, 2017

Modi departs for Sri Lanka on May 11, 2017

Direct flight between Varanasi and Colombo: BJP-led govts are known for initiating transport diplomacy with neighbours

BJP-led governments at the Centre have been known for initiating transport diplomacy vis-a-vis India's neighbours. Starting from Vajpayee's bus diplomacy in 1999, the list has grown longer under Modi.

May 12, 2017

Indian Muslims will not vote en masse again, thanks to Narendra Modi & motormouths from minority community

While the move to challenge triple talaq has divided the Muslims, controversial remarks by the Shahi Imam of Kolkata mosque have not helped his community either. The BJP isn't complaining.

May 12, 2017

EC seeks suggestions on EVMs at all party meeting today, may announce hackathon date

The Election Commission is holding an all-party meeting with stakeholders to seek their feedback on EVMs. Read to know more.

May 12, 2017

Yogi Adityanath cannot be prosecuted for Gorakhpur riots of 2007: UP govt to Allahabad HC

Parvez Parwaz had filed an FIR in 2008 against Adityanath, then city mayor Anju Chaudhri, then MLA Radha Mohan Agarwal and another person for inciting communal violence in Gorakhpur.

May 11, 2017

Uttar Pradesh BJP sacks 87 leaders, workers for 6 years for 'anti-party activities'

Vidya Sagar Sonkar, the UP general secretary said that the expelled leaders and workers had either contested against the BJP candidates in assembly elections or backed the opposition.

May 11, 2017

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Politics

Putin criticises protectionism and sanctions at Eurasian Belt and Road summit

'Resign by today evening or I will drag you from your office to Tihar Jail,' Kapil Mishra threatens Arvind Kejriwal

Twitterati disagrees as President Pranab Mukherjee says Indira Gandhi 'most acceptable' PM of India

West Bengal sees 7 civic polls today: Both rulers, Opposition desperate to prove a point

Sean Spicer ignores questions on possible recording of White House conversations

Video game news round-up: Mass Effect and Hitman in peril, Assassins Creed and Red Dead leak

We played election word association with people in London - heres what they said

Kerala: RSS worker accused of killing CPM activist hacked to death; BJP calls for strike in Kannur on Saturday

Avengers: Hail Hydra and you land up yourself at the White House

If all 4 chief ministers can accompany Pak PM Sharif to China, why none in India join PM Modi abroad?

Direct flight between Varanasi and Colombo: BJP-led govts are known for initiating transport diplomacy with neighbours

Indian Muslims will not vote en masse again, thanks to Narendra Modi & motormouths from minority community

EC seeks suggestions on EVMs at all party meeting today, may announce hackathon date

Yogi Adityanath cannot be prosecuted for Gorakhpur riots of 2007: UP govt to Allahabad HC

Uttar Pradesh BJP sacks 87 leaders, workers for 6 years for 'anti-party activities'

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]