Politics

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi step down; Sanjay Nirupam elected new Cong president

Party sources said the Gandhis decided to take this drastic step in the interest of the party. However, not all were happy with Sanjay Nirupam's elevation.

Apr 1, 2017

Pakistan distressed after BJP, Shiv Sena leaders seek to demolish Muhammad Ali Jinnah's residence in Mumbai

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said India should respect the ownership rights of Pakistan with regard to Jinnah's house.

Mar 31, 2017

Gaumata: Off the menu in northeast but remains BJP's main moo in Gujarat

The BJP government, which has time and again reiterated its stand against cow slaughter, recently said that there would be no ban on beef in the north-eastern states that will go to polls in 2018.

Mar 31, 2017

Karnataka govt panel mulls stopping women from working night shifts; Bengaluru influencers slam the notion

A govt committee in Karnataka has drawn flak for recommending the scrapping of night shifts for women. Though the MLA defended the move saying it was just about giving priority to women who prefer the morning shift, are they just dodging the main question?

Mar 31, 2017

Theres a lot of smoke US senator says of Russian interference claims

The top Democrat on the US Senate Intelligence Committee says he does not want to prejudge the investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election, but says there is clearly a lot of smoke.

Mar 31, 2017

MEA intervention: Homecoming for TN natives kidnapped in Sudan & 29 Indian workers held in Saudi

Tamil Nadu natives Midhun Ganesh and Edward Ambrose were released by rebels in South Sudan.

Mar 31, 2017

Mangalam channel honey trap: Backlash complete as CEO faces probe, journalist mutiny

The sting operation by Mangalam TV channel that has led to the resignation of Transport Minister AK Saseendran has received unprecedented backlash from all walks of life.

Mar 31, 2017

Malaysians return from Pyongyang after release of Kim Jong-nams body to North Korea

Nine Malaysian nationals, who were detained in North Korea over a diplomatic row between the two neighbours following the killing of Kim Jong-nam, have returned home to their families on Friday (31 March). Malaysian authorities secured their release after agreeing to send Kims body to North Korea as demanded by Pyongyang. The nine Malaysians were received by Foreign Minister Anifah Anan and their eager family members at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport early on Friday.

Mar 31, 2017

While India remains glued to UP theatrics, hapless farmers from Tamil Nadu hold bizarre protests in New Delhi; anybody watching?

The farmers, who have been struggling to lead a life of honour in the southern state, are protesting with skulls of their deceased colleagues and dead snakes and live rats to get Centre's attention.

Mar 30, 2017

Pilot cars not status symbols, Mamata Banerjee warns party leaders, bureaucrats over abusing govt perks

The Trinamool Congress supremo said at a meeting in Siliguri in North Bengal on Wednesday (March 29) that pilot cars are meant for security and asked her party's leaders and officers to use them only when needed.

Mar 30, 2017

Delhi L-G fines AAP Rs 97 crore: Will this lead to PM Modi vs Kejriwal Part 2 and tussle before MCD elections?

L-G Anil Baijal has directed that Rs 97 crore be recovered from AAP that was allegedly "splurged" by the city government on advertisements featuring Kejriwal; a month given to AAP to reimburse the money.

Mar 30, 2017

Is this how Donald Trump can raise his ratings through WWE WrestleMania 33?

A jaw-dropping report has claimed Trump made a phone call to Vince McMahon to shift WrestleMania 2017 from Orlando, Florida...to the White House!

Mar 30, 2017

Angela Merkel aiming to cushion Brexit impact on Germans in UK

Germanys Merkel says she is relying on fair Brexit negotiations and calls for all sides to protect the everyday lives of EU citizens living in Great Britain.Germanys Chancellor Angela Merkel says she is relying on fair Brexit negotiations and calls for all sides to protect the everyday lives of EU citizens living in Great Britain.

Mar 30, 2017

We want the UK to remain a strong leader: White House

White House Spokesman Sean Spicer says the Trump administration respects the UKs decision to leave the European Union following Theresa Mays triggering of Article 50.

Mar 30, 2017

French election 2017: What you need to know

The French elections will take place across April and May with two rounds, and they are the biggest test for Europe since the British Referendum of June 2016. Will there be a liberal insurgency or a far-right takeover? 

Mar 30, 2017