Politics

Turks question referendum results as Erdogan declares victory

Some Turkish residents questioned the legitimacy of the referendum results, a day after President Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in gaining new powers. The referendum victory marks the first step in replacing Turkeys parliamentary system with an all-powerful presidency and abolishing the office of prime minister.

Apr 17, 2017

Did PM Modi just sound the Gujarat poll bugle?

Though it is Modi's eighth visit in nine months to Gujarat, which is going into poll from November, it is his first visit to Surat since becoming the Prime Minister.

Apr 17, 2017

Kerala: IUML's PK Kunhalikutty wins Malappuram bypolls

IUML's Kunhalikutty had a lead of over 1.5 lakh votes and was way ahead of his nearest rival — MB Faisal of the CPI(M) — while BJP's N Sreeprakash finished third.

Apr 17, 2017

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FIR against Sasikala's nephew TTV Dinakaran in bribery case over AIADMK's 'Two leaves' symbol

The Delhi Police filed an FIR against AIADMK Deputy General Secretary TTV Dinakaran for allegedly offering a bribe to the Election Commission for the 'Two Leaves' symbol of the party.

Apr 17, 2017

Erdoğan closes in on referendum victory with 96% of ballots counted

The constitutional referendum in Turkey appears to have ended in favour of change. With 96% of the ballots counted, the ‘Yes’ votes made up 51.5%, according to the state-run news agency Anadolu. This would mean a replacement of the parliamentary system with an executive presidency. The constitutional changes could also keep President Erdoğan in office until 2029.The opposition criticised the High Electoral Board’s decision to accept unstamped ballots. The Republican Peoples Party also claimed ‘many illegal acts’ were carried out in favour for ‘Yes’.

Apr 16, 2017

Turkish opposition questions decision to accept unstamped ballots

Following the Turkish electoral boards decision to accept unstamped ballots as valid votes, the opposition Peoples Republican Party (CHP) has questioned the legitimacy of the referendum. The High Electoral Board (YSK) stated on its website that many YSK officials at polling stations did not stamp polling cards, leading to complaints.

Apr 16, 2017

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MCD polls: BJP promises social security for unorganised sector

BJP promises to introduce a social security card to deliver different social welfare benefits.

Apr 16, 2017

Theresa May criticised for saying country is united after Brexit

In her Easter speech, Prime Minister Theresa May tried to highlight a sense of community after many heated Brexit debates. On Twitter she was heavily criticised for the notion that people in Britain had become closer after the Brexit referendum.

Apr 16, 2017

Landmark referendum on sweeping presidential powers underway in Turkey

Polling stations have opened for the controversial constitutional referendum in Turkey. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hopes to gain considerably more power through the changes.Critics worry the constitutional changes would grant Erdoğan authoritarian rule until 2029.International elections observers from the OSCE are attending polling stations over worries about possible manipulations of votes. Security at polling stations has also been stepped up after threats made by Isis.

Apr 16, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: Centre looking at situation 'very seriously' as Indian national's family plans to file mercy petition

Pakistan has also prepared a new dossier on Jadhav's involvement in espionage and sabotage activities in Karachi and Balochistan. The dossier will be submitted to the United Nations.

Apr 16, 2017