Politics

30 days of demonetisation: What has been the journey so far

A recap of the major events and announcements that happened after the demonetisation announcement on November 8.

Dec 8, 2016

Jayalalithaa dead: 77 people die of grief over Amma's death; Intelligence puts death toll at 30

The party released a list of the deceased and also announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to each of the families.

Dec 8, 2016

Evening wrap: President Pranab Mukherjee rebukes MPs, Duck Tales returns, Anushka Sharma talks marriage, and more

Read about Allahabad High Court calling triple talaq unconstitutional, and 3 terrorists killed in J&K encounter

Dec 8, 2016

This is what people think of Donald Trump on TIME magazine's cover

People have wondered if there is hidden message in the TIME cover.

Dec 8, 2016

Here is how President Pranab Mukherjee rebuked MPs over disruption of Parliament

Pointing out that only some parliamentarians were causing disruptions, he said: "Parliamentary freedom should not be misused."

Dec 8, 2016

Petition urging PM Modi to make national anthem mandatory before online porn videos on XVideo website has hundreds of backers!

The petition asks Modi to "make it mandatory for Xvideos to play the national anthem before and after every video hosted in the website."

Dec 8, 2016

Five Ghanaians who have shaped the country

As Ghana chooses who will lead the nation, heres a look back at five figures who have shaped the country.

Dec 8, 2016

Suresh Prabhu asks citizens to give up their railway subsidy

The railways will experience a shortfall of at least Rs 20,000 crore by the end of this fiscal.

Dec 8, 2016

Donald Trump wins Time Person of the Year

President-elect Donald Trump has been awarded Time Person of the Year for 2016. Time magazine honours those that have the biggest political and/or cultural impact throughout that year. The divisive Trump has also divided Twitter with some in horror, others supporting the decision, but many just making jokes about The Donald winning.

Dec 7, 2016

U.S. marks 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbour

December 7 marks the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbour attack, the surprise bombing of an American naval base in Hawaii that brought the United States into World War Two.

Dec 7, 2016

Sasikala and family likely to inherit Jayalalithaa's Rs 113.73 crore worth properties

Jayalalithaa had drawn up a will two years ago that stated the Poes Garden house would go to Sasikala if the former passed away.

Dec 7, 2016

Are Republican electoral college members about to vote out President-elect Donald Trump?

A Republican Electoral College member from Texas said he would not be voting for Donald Trump.

Dec 7, 2016

Mamata flight controversy: DGCA orders IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet to suspend 6 pilots over delayed landing

"The DGCA has de-rostered (meaning grounded) the pilots and sought their corrective training," an AI spokesperson told the media.

Dec 7, 2016

Does the AIADMK have a future after Jayalalithaa? What's your opinion?

Tell us your opinion about the future of AIADMK, the party dominated by J. Jayalalithaa, in Tamil Nadu.

Dec 7, 2016

Donald Trumps defence plans will cost the US government $450bn

After President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, defence companies’ share prices soared.

Dec 7, 2016