Politics

Pakistan to file dossier against India on 'spy' Kulbhushan Jadhav, violation of maritime boundary in UN

Pakistan alleges that Jadhav worked with Baloch student organisations and insurgent groups to fuel unrest in Balochistan and Karachi.

Jan 1, 2017

WB CM Mamata Banerjee slams Narendra Modi's address to nation on New Year's eve

Banerjee described Modi's address to the nation as a "heartless, baseless speech."

Jan 1, 2017

Mulayam Singh Yadav expels Ram Gopal Yadav again: 10 things you need to know about Samajwadi Party feud

The national executive meeting called on Sunday elected Akhilesh Yadav as national party president.

Jan 1, 2017

Did PM Modi deliver a budget speech on New Year's Eve? These leaders think so!

The reason why Narendra Modi is being slammed is because he announced a few steps that are not usually seen outside a budget speech.

Jan 1, 2017

Theresa May channels Jo Cox in New Years unity plea as Brexit talks loom

Prime Minister Theresa May has reiterated the message of trying to bring the country together in 2017. In her new year message, May reflects on 2016 and the EU referendum as well as addressing inequality in Britain.

Jan 1, 2017

Narendra Modi New Year's Eve speech: Did PM troll people by switching from 'Mitron' to 'Doston' in his address? [VIDEO]

Read the full transcript of the speech Narendra Modi gave on December 31, see the video and find out why he made the switch.

Dec 31, 2016

Modi's demonetisation speech: 9 things that the PM said, from housing loan discounts to help for pregnant women

Here are nine important things the Prime Minister said during his televised address on Saturday.

Dec 31, 2016

Obama summarizes presidential achievements in New Year speech

In his last New Years speech as US president Barack Obama spoke about his legacy and how the United States have changed in the last eight years.

Dec 31, 2016

Merkel defends open-door refugee policy, says Islamist terrorism is Germanys greatest threat

In her New Year speech to the nation, German chancellor Angela Merkel urged citizens not to turn to populism but fight hatred with humanity and unity. We are stronger when we are united. Our country is stronger, she said.

Dec 31, 2016

Arunachal Pradesh gets a fully BJP government: 33 MLAs of People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh switch over

The development comes after Khandu was suspended on Thursday for allegedly trying to merge the PPA with the BJP.

Dec 31, 2016

PM Modi announces housing schemes in rural and urban areas; schemes for pregnant women and senior citizens as well

Several schemes also announced for farmers and the MSME sector, as Modi also moots combined elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

Dec 31, 2016

PM Narendra Modi's speech live streaming: Watch the prime minister's New Year's eve address to the nation online

PM Narendra Modi will address the nation live on New Year's eve.

Dec 31, 2016

UP Assembly elections 2017: Who played peacemaker as Mulayam took back Akhilesh and Ram Gopal in SP?

The development came after hours of high drama, hectic political parleys and hasty meetings, including one between Mulayam and Akhilesh himself.

Dec 31, 2016

Happy New Year 2017: Pub chain offers beer for Rs 31 every time PM Modi says 'Mitron' in December 31 speech

"Mitron," which means "friends" in Hindi, is a word often used by Modi in his speeches.

Dec 31, 2016

Anil Baijal, ex-union home secretary, takes oath as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

President Pranab Mukherjee had accepted former L-G Najeeb Jung's resignation on December 28.

Dec 31, 2016