Politics

UK: Zac Goldsmith loses again, this time his MP seat to Lib Dems

Goldsmith received 18,638 votes to Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney's 20,512.

Dec 2, 2016

Donald Trump warns US companies of punishment for leaving country

Trump made the comments while announcing the Carrier deal in Indiana.

Dec 2, 2016

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna in Howrah on Aug. 20, 2016.

TMC raises issue of Centre deploying army in West Bengal in Lok Sabha after Mamata locked herself up in Secretariat

"I won't leave unless the army is withdrawn from near the secretariat. I'll be there as a guard to protect democracy," Banerjee said.

Dec 2, 2016

Italy referendum: What is at stake?

On Sunday, 4 December, Italians are voting on changes to the constitution in a referendum.The government is proposing significant reform of the constitution in place since 1948.It proposes changes in the parliamentary system and recentralisation of powers.

Dec 1, 2016

Freedom Party of Austria: The countrys far-right party explained

The alt-right party founded by Nazi’s in the 50’s was a successor the the League of Independents – a nationalist party representing the interests of the Nazis.It is a member of the Europe of Nations and Freedom group in the European Parliament. The presidential vote on 4 December is said to be a test of European right-wing nationalism in the wake of Donald Trump’s win

Dec 1, 2016

Demonetisation forcibly executed before planning was complete, likely to hit GDP rate: NITI Aayog vice-chairman

Arvind Panagariya says leaking of information forced PM Modi to hasten the process and reassured that GDP rates will pick up in long term.

Dec 1, 2016

EU will crumble because of rise of right-wingers, says Noam Chomsky

The noted linguist and activist says "failed neo-liberal policies of past generations" have led to the rise of these right-wingers.

Dec 1, 2016

Sarah Palin could be next Veterans Affairs secretary: 9 quotes from her that are so outrageous, funny

Palin, former Governor of Alaska, is not known for her political correctness.

Dec 1, 2016

Innovative mobile technologies deliver community healthcare programme in Lesotho where 1 in 4 are HIV positive

The Vodafone Foundation programme combines Vodafone’s M-Pesa mobile money service - which is widely used across sub-Saharan Africa - with travelling clinics which provides on-site HIV testing and a smartphone app designed for healthcare professionals which enables the tracking of patients in remote areas.

Dec 1, 2016

Hackers call Rahul Gandhi 'retarded', Congress cries 'conspiracy'

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR in the hacking incident.

Dec 1, 2016

Donald Trump calls for unity in Thanksgiving message

Pakistan is a 'fantastic country of fantastic people: Donald Trump

In 2012, Trump stated that 'Pakistan is not our friend'. Has his stance changed after a phone call with Nawaz Sharif on November 30?

Dec 1, 2016

Rajinikanth with Karunanidhi at Arulnidhi's Wedding Reception

DMK chief Karunanidhi admitted to Kauvery Hospital in Chennai

The 92-year-old leader has been undergoing treatment for back pain at his residence.

Dec 1, 2016

Mothers2mothers: The charity working to eradicate HIV in sub-Saharan Africa

Mothers2mothers is an Africa-based NGO which trains and employs local mothers living with HIV provide education and support to other women, to protect their children from infection.

Dec 1, 2016

Bob Geldof blasts Zac Goldsmith as failure in supportive rant for Lib Dems

Musician Bob Geldof pledged his support for the Liberal Democrat candidate Sarah Olney in the Richmond Park by-election contest, after branding his friend Zac Goldsmith a political failure. In a video posted online the firebrand rockstar and philanthropist called on people to support the Lib Dems as part of the fight back against the government.

Nov 30, 2016

Election recount: Clinton would need Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania to take presidency

The three states that will recount election ballots have very different rules Jill Stein and the Green Party called for recounts in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania; all 3 states would need to flip to Clinton to change the election result. So it and #39;s unlikely that a recount will take the presidency from Trump

Nov 30, 2016

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Politics

UK: Zac Goldsmith loses again, this time his MP seat to Lib Dems

Donald Trump warns US companies of punishment for leaving country

TMC raises issue of Centre deploying army in West Bengal in Lok Sabha after Mamata locked herself up in Secretariat

Italy referendum: What is at stake?

Freedom Party of Austria: The countrys far-right party explained

Demonetisation forcibly executed before planning was complete, likely to hit GDP rate: NITI Aayog vice-chairman

EU will crumble because of rise of right-wingers, says Noam Chomsky

Sarah Palin could be next Veterans Affairs secretary: 9 quotes from her that are so outrageous, funny

Innovative mobile technologies deliver community healthcare programme in Lesotho where 1 in 4 are HIV positive

Hackers call Rahul Gandhi 'retarded', Congress cries 'conspiracy'

Pakistan is a 'fantastic country of fantastic people: Donald Trump

DMK chief Karunanidhi admitted to Kauvery Hospital in Chennai

Mothers2mothers: The charity working to eradicate HIV in sub-Saharan Africa

Bob Geldof blasts Zac Goldsmith as failure in supportive rant for Lib Dems

Election recount: Clinton would need Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania to take presidency

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]