Politics

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says violence in the name of cow protection 'defames cause'

"Any violence in the name of cow slaughter defames the cause and the law must be obeyed," Bhagwat said, adding that cow protection must continue in accordance with law.

Apr 9, 2017

Hyderabad BJP MLA Raja Singh threatens to behead those who do not want Ram Mandir built

"To those who warn of dire consequences if Ram Mandir is built, we were waiting for you to say this so we can behead you," Singh said.

Apr 9, 2017

Only 6.5 percent voter turnout in Srinagar bypolls; worst in 30 years

At least six people have been killed and 36 others injured in clashes between protesters and security personnel near polling stations.

Apr 9, 2017

Internet shutdown in Kashmir during bypoll; 25-year-old candidate taking on bigwigs

The J&K Chief Election Officer had reportedly asked the police to not shut the internet down as it would also hamper their planned webcast from various polling stations. Brisk polling going on amidst reports of unrest at some polling booths.

Apr 9, 2017

Possibility of ISIS involvement in Kashmir is a serious issue, says BJP leader Subramanian Swamy

Swamy said that India should take the help of the United States and Israel to eliminate ISIS terrorists from Kashmir.

Apr 9, 2017

RK Nagar by-polls could be countermanded after Income Tax raids

Income tax investigators found Rs 89 crore in the possession of Tamil Nadu health minister C Vijayabaskar during raids at 35 locations.

Apr 9, 2017

Each vote for RK Nagar by-election worth Rs 4,000: I-T officials

Around Rs 100 crore has been distributed to RK Nagar voters by the AIADMK faction led by the now jailed VK Sasikala, according to Income Tax Department officials.

Apr 9, 2017

Sheikh Hasina in India: Read the full text of the speech PM Modi delivered after his meeting with Bangladesh PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina signed several important agreements on Saturday.

Apr 8, 2017

Dalai Lama visits monastery in disputed Arunachal Pradesh region

The Dalai Lama visited 17th-century Tawang monastery to speak to thousands of worshippers. The monastery is the largest in India for the Tibetan diaspora. It lies in the disputed Arunachal Pradesh region also claimed by China as South Tibet.As a reaction, China summoned India’s ambassador to warn him of damaging their relationship. India asked China to avoid artificial controversy over the Dalai Lamas purely spiritual visit.

Apr 8, 2017

Sheikh Hasina in India: Here are 7 deals signed by the Bangladesh PM in a meeting with PM Modi

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is on a four-day visit to India.

Apr 8, 2017

Ravindra Gaikwad flight ban update: FIA lifts ban, but police case remains against the Shiv Sena MP

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha took to Twitter on Saturday to announce that similar unruly or disruptive behaviour will result in severe consequences.

Apr 8, 2017

What are the rogue Twitter handles you can follow to learn the U.S. government's dirty secrets

If you feel the government of the U.S. is hiding something, these rogue and alternative Twitter accounts might shed some light on it.

Apr 8, 2017

When PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina were asked to 'step down,' literally!

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is in India on a four-day visit, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House in Delhi on Thursday.

Apr 8, 2017

US Senate approves Trumps Conservative Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch

By a vote of 54 to 45, the Republican-led US Senate confirmed President Donald Trumps Supreme Court pick, conservative appeals court judge Neil Gorsuch, providing the president with his first major victory since taking office in January.

Apr 8, 2017

EC gives green signal to Bhind EVM, says its accuracy is 'beyond doubt'

The EVM that was used in the trial in Bhind had given rise to a controversy after a video surfaced that showed the machine registering votes only for the BJP.

Apr 8, 2017