Politics

Trouble within Congress over Govt formation as Goa MLAs blame senior leaders for 'total mismanagement'

The Congress, which won 17 seats in the 40-seat Assembly, needed the support of regional parties to add only four seats so that they could stake claim to form the government in Goa.

Mar 14, 2017

MCD elections: Delhi CM Kejriwal writes to EC saying EVMs should not be used for civic body polls; Congress behind move?

The MCD elections are to be held in April, and while the BJP looks to return to power, the AAP looks to defeat them in all three corporations.

Mar 14, 2017

Parliament rejects bid to give parliament and EU nationals more rights in Brexit process

British politicians vote against attempts to give parliament more power to reject final terms of Britains exit from European Union, and to guarantee on the rights of EU nationals in Britain, clearing the way for the government to give formal notice of its intention to leave the EU.

Mar 14, 2017

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Uttar Pradesh: Economy, business opportunities, industries at a glance

With the BJP winning a historic victory in the state elections, Uttar Pradesh is in the spotlight. Here we take a look at India's most-populous state and its economy.

Mar 14, 2017

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Goa government formation by BJP: Supreme Court orders floor test on March 16 over Congress petition

The apex court also took the Congress to task for not presenting its numbers or affidavits, and not opposing the Goa governor's invitation to the BJP to form government.

Mar 14, 2017

10 years after Nandigram firing: Mamata's political journey that began on March 14, 2007, has hit a hurdle a decade later

The killing of 14 people in police firing in Nandigram, West Bengal, on March 14, 2007, had kickstarted Mamata Banerjee's political career. Ten years later, she has found a wall called Narendra Modi in front of her.

Mar 14, 2017

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Irom Sharmila, Manipur's Iron Lady touches base in Kerala for retreat after humbling electoral loss

Irom Sharmila is expected to spend at least a month in the tribal village of Attappadi, Palakkad in Kerala.

Mar 14, 2017

Theresa May blasts SNP for tunnel vision over IndyRef2 call

Prime Minister Theresa May has condemned Nicola Sturgeon and the SNPs decision to call for a second Scottish independence referendum, before Britain leaves the European Union. On 13 March, May declared that politics is not a game, and that the Scottish government should focus on delivering good government and public services, rather than calls for a second independence referendum.

Mar 13, 2017

Dutch elections: Anti-discrimination organisation says politicians are spreading fear about Islam

IBTimes spoke to Marianne Voorthoren from the Islamic Organisation SPIOR, in Rotterdam, in the lead up to the Dutch elections which will see the largest number of parties ever running, including far-right leader Geert Wilders who has anti-islamic policies.

Mar 13, 2017

Dutch elections: Imam says that he worries about terror attacks during prayer

IBTimes spoke to Imam Azzedine Karrat of Essalam Mosque, the largest in The Netherlands, in the lead up to the Dutch elections which will see the largest number of parties ever running, including far-right leader Geert Wilders who has anti-Islamic policies.

Mar 13, 2017

Supreme Court agrees to hear Congress petition challenging Manohar Parrikar's appointment as Goa CM

CJI Jagdish Singh Khehar has agreed to set up a special bench for hearing the Congress petition on Tuesday morning. Manohar Parrikar's oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for 5 pm on Tuesday.

Mar 13, 2017

Sturgeon urges support for second Scottish referendum

In a video posted to SNPs Twitter account Nicola Sturgeon urges people to sign a petition for a second referendum, saying that their attempts to compromise have been ignored. The video comes on the same day that she laid out her plans for this referendum in 2018 or 2019.

Mar 13, 2017

Nicola Sturgeon sets out plan for second Scottish referendum in either 2018 or 2019

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on 13 March a plan to seek the authority to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence. The SNP leader said that she would seek the authority of the Scottish Parliament to agree with the UK government the details of a section 30 order to hold a referendum. Sturgeon indicated that a possible referendum would take place between the autumn of 2018 and the spring of 2019. British Prime Minister Theresa May will reportedly trigger Article 50 on 14 March.

Mar 13, 2017

EPA chief Scott Pruitt doubts climate change consensus

EPA head Scott Pruitt drew criticism after stating that he didnt believe that carbon dioxide was a primary contributor to climate change.

Mar 13, 2017

Manipur government formation: Did Congress try to trick Governor Najma Heptulla over support from NPP with forgery?

Congress had presented a letter showing support from NPP, an hour after four NPP MLAs showed their support for BJP.

Mar 13, 2017

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Politics

Trouble within Congress over Govt formation as Goa MLAs blame senior leaders for 'total mismanagement'

MCD elections: Delhi CM Kejriwal writes to EC saying EVMs should not be used for civic body polls; Congress behind move?

Parliament rejects bid to give parliament and EU nationals more rights in Brexit process

Uttar Pradesh: Economy, business opportunities, industries at a glance

Goa government formation by BJP: Supreme Court orders floor test on March 16 over Congress petition

10 years after Nandigram firing: Mamata's political journey that began on March 14, 2007, has hit a hurdle a decade later

Irom Sharmila, Manipur's Iron Lady touches base in Kerala for retreat after humbling electoral loss

Theresa May blasts SNP for tunnel vision over IndyRef2 call

Dutch elections: Anti-discrimination organisation says politicians are spreading fear about Islam

Dutch elections: Imam says that he worries about terror attacks during prayer

Supreme Court agrees to hear Congress petition challenging Manohar Parrikar's appointment as Goa CM

Sturgeon urges support for second Scottish referendum

Nicola Sturgeon sets out plan for second Scottish referendum in either 2018 or 2019

EPA chief Scott Pruitt doubts climate change consensus

Manipur government formation: Did Congress try to trick Governor Najma Heptulla over support from NPP with forgery?

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]