Politics

EC dares political parties, scientists, technologists to prove EVMs can be tampered with

The Election Commission's challenge, which consists of four levels, will be held at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi for 10 days.

Apr 12, 2017

Sean Spicer I let the president down with regards to Hitler comment

Sean Spicer says he made a mistake and took attention away from the presidents good deeds when he was suppose to enhance them.

Apr 12, 2017

Uttar Pradesh: Hindu Yuva Vahini activists thrash couple alleging 'love jihad' in Meerut

Activists of Hindu Yuva Vahini, founded by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, have reportedly accused a Muslim boy of romancing a Hindu girl and trying to convert her religion.

Apr 12, 2017

Rex Tillerson: The reign of the Assad family is coming to an end

The US hopes Russia will abandon its support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad because actions such as last weeks chemical attack have stripped him of all legitimacy, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said during the G7 meeting in Italy on 11 April.

Apr 12, 2017

Elephants are aware of their own bodies

Asian elephants are aware of their bodies, scientists from the University of Cambridge have said. They are able to recognise their bodies as obstacles to success in problem-solving, further strengthening evidence of their intelligence and self-awareness.

Apr 12, 2017

Pakistan links Karachi-based don to Kulbhushan Jadhav in espionage case

Pakistan Army arrested Uzair Baloch early on Wednesday in accordance with the Pakistan Army act. They said he helped Jadhav in espionage.

Apr 12, 2017

BJP youth wing's wannabe beheader suspended for announcing INR 11 lakh reward for Mamata's head

This BJYM leader who issued an ISIS like threat and wanted Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee beheaded has been suspeded. This comes after police baton-charged a Hanuman Jayanti procession, for which no prior permission was granted.

Apr 12, 2017

Sean Spicer: Hitler didnt even sink to using chemical weapons during WWII

In an effort to shame Russia for its support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assads government and its alleged use of chemical weapons in a recent attack, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer falsely claimed that Nazi leader Adolf Hitler didnt even sink to using chemical weapons during World War II. In fact, millions of Jews were slaughtered during the Holocaust by the Nazi regime, which used the deadly pesticide gas Zyklon B. Spicers remarks prompted widespread outrage and condemnation, forcing him to apologise.

Apr 12, 2017

BJP takes a leaf out of AAP's book, names and shames Kejriwal-led party's leaders

The BJP has put up a hoarding outside its Delhi office that features pictures of leaders from the AAP with the caption: "MCD ki baagdor inko? (Do you want to give the MCD's responsibility to them?)."

Apr 11, 2017

PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari comes out in support of Kulbhushan Jadhav

Bilawal Bhutto opposed the death sentence given to Indian "spy" Kulbhushan Jadhav saying that even though the matter is controversial, his party was against capital punishment "on principle."

Apr 11, 2017

UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds second Cabinet meeting: List of important decisions taken

The meeting was held days after Adityanath's government approved the farm loan waiver scheme, which will benefit around 2.15 crore small and marginalised farmers in the state.

Apr 11, 2017

Ceat could set up tyre unit in Punjab, says CM Amarinder Singh after meeting with Harsh Goenka

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh met with RPG Group chief Harsh Goenka, ICICI Bank's Chanda Kochhar, Tata Sons head N Chandrasekaran and others.

Apr 11, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadav death sentence: Pakistan's Defence Minister warns those 'plotting' against country; India promises consequences

"Those plotting against Pakistan will not be spared," Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday.

Apr 11, 2017

Donald Trump happy with Mexico, USA, Canada hosting 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026

The United States, Canada and Mexico are thinking of bidding jointly for the FIFA World Cup 2016, which would see 48 teams for the first time in the history of the football world cup.

Apr 11, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: J&K Congress candidate threatens to pull out of Anantnag bypoll; demands Governor's rule

With the law & order situation worsening in the valley, the Election Commission had on Monday night postponed the Anantnag byelection from April 12 to May 25. Now, the PCC Chief wants Governor's rule imposed in Jammu & Kashmir.

Apr 11, 2017