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AIADMK merger talks updates: Quest for poll symbol ousts Sasikala and kin

In a late-night development on April 18, Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dinakaran were shunned by her faction, as merger talks progressed with the Panneerselvam-led group of the AIADMK.

Apr 19, 2017

Why has Theresa May called an early general election?

UK Prime Minister Theresa May surprised the public on 18 April by announcing a snap general election, which if approved by parliament could take place on 8 June.

Apr 18, 2017

Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon feels ‘confident and optimistic’ ahead of 2017 general election

Sturgeon added that she believes the Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister Theresa May only announced the election to ‘crush all opposition’.

Apr 18, 2017

A day against online trolls: Shazia Ilmi files FIR against AAP trolls

Recently, women like Barkha Dutt, Gurmehar Kaur, and Rana Ayyub, who have been on the receiving end of abusive messages, spoke out on trolls, as well.

Apr 18, 2017

Golden girl Ramya is back on Twitter; is the actress-turned-politician still with Congress?

Ramya is back on Twitter and Facebook. The actress' status on the social media has gone for a change and there is no reference to her association with the Indian National Congress.

Apr 18, 2017

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn welcomes snap election

Despite polling showing that Labour are currently 21 points behind the Conservative Party, Corbyn has welcomed the call for an early election, even saying he is ‘looking forward to doing it’.

Apr 18, 2017

Heres how other party leaders have reacted to Theresa Mays general election announcement

Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that the UK will hold a snap general election on 8 June. The PM said her decision was based around Westminsters response to Article 50 being triggered, the mechanism for the UK to split from the EU. Politicians from rival parties have taken to social media to announce their responses.

Apr 18, 2017

UK Prime Minister Theresa May announces snap election - full statement

The snap election could take place across the UK on 8 June, if approved by parliament.

Apr 18, 2017

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Vijay Mallya arrested in UK: Disgraced tycoon's 'short' arrest gives PM Narendra Modi's anti-corruption stance a shot in arm

In a country where perception matters a lot in politics, Vijay Mallya's arrest will assert PM Modi's strong anti-corruption stand. The man's claim to be the nation's "chowkidaar" was mocked in the past after Mallya escaped but now the Opposition will be at loss of words.

Apr 18, 2017

Marine Le Pen claims French attacks would not have happened under her

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen sought to mobilse her supporters six days before the French general election, pledging to suspend all immigration and protect voters. Opinion polls have for months shown Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron qualifying on Sunday for the May 7 run-off, but the gap with conservative Francois Fillon and far-leftist Jean-Luc Melenchon has been tightening.

Apr 18, 2017

UK Prime Minister Theresa May annouces snap general election

If the election is approved by two thirds of MPs in the House of Commons, it will take place on 8 June, defying the Fixed Term Parliament Act.

Apr 18, 2017

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath completes 1 month in office: It's early days but the man has made a start

The elevation of Adityanath, a man known for his controversies, has been backed by a big number of people, says a survey. The 44-year-old leader knows that if he can prove himself to be a good administrator, he has the world on his side in the days to come.

Apr 18, 2017

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EVM tampering row: AAP moves Delhi HC seeking use of VVPAT machines in upcoming MCD polls

The AAP and the Congress have consistently been demanding that the poll panel conduct the elections using ballot papers instead of EVMs to rule out the possibility of the machines being tampered.

Apr 18, 2017

AIADMK merger talks updates: Read how Sasikala and O Panneerselvam camps are looking to unite

The two AIADMK factions have a lot of kinks to iron out before they merge and become what they were before the OPS vs Sasikala spat. Read how they are going about it.

Apr 18, 2017

Protesters march against Turkey referendum result

Hundreds of people took to the streets in Istanbul on 17 April to denounce the result of the Turkish constitutional referendum. The vote resulted in a ‘yes’ majority, granting President Tayyip Erdogan new sweeping powers, but Opposition parties and independent observers have challenged the accuracy of the election.

Apr 18, 2017

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Politics

AIADMK merger talks updates: Quest for poll symbol ousts Sasikala and kin

Why has Theresa May called an early general election?

Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon feels ‘confident and optimistic’ ahead of 2017 general election

A day against online trolls: Shazia Ilmi files FIR against AAP trolls

Golden girl Ramya is back on Twitter; is the actress-turned-politician still with Congress?

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn welcomes snap election

Heres how other party leaders have reacted to Theresa Mays general election announcement

UK Prime Minister Theresa May announces snap election - full statement

Vijay Mallya arrested in UK: Disgraced tycoon's 'short' arrest gives PM Narendra Modi's anti-corruption stance a shot in arm

Marine Le Pen claims French attacks would not have happened under her

UK Prime Minister Theresa May annouces snap general election

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath completes 1 month in office: It's early days but the man has made a start

EVM tampering row: AAP moves Delhi HC seeking use of VVPAT machines in upcoming MCD polls

AIADMK merger talks updates: Read how Sasikala and O Panneerselvam camps are looking to unite

Protesters march against Turkey referendum result

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]