Politics

J&K: Pakistan continues ceasefire violations along the border

While no casualties have been reported on the Indian side in the recent violations, Pakistan claims that 40 people have died.

Nov 19, 2016

Vice president-elect Mike Pence booed at Hamilton show; actors ask him to uphold American values

US Vice president-elect Mike Pence got booed after he attended a performance of Hamilton in New York. After the show, cast member Brandon Victor Dixon pointed out Pence in the audience.While he asked the audience not to boo, he told Pence: “We sir, we are the diverse America, who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights, sir”

Nov 19, 2016

Theresa May and Angela Merkel meet for bilateral talks

UK Prime Minister Theresa May met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss freedom of movement between EU countries as well as partnerships with Africa and the worldwide economy. Speaking at a press conference both Merkel and May pointed out that the leaders were not meeting to discuss Brexit in detail because the decision of Britain to leave the European Union was accepted by Germany.

Nov 18, 2016

Anna Hazare lauds Centre's move to demonetise currency notes of Rs 500, Rs 1,000

"This revolutionary step will curb black money, corruption and terrorism (funding) to a large extent," Hazare said.

Nov 18, 2016

AIIMS flooded with donation offers after news of Sushma Swaraj's kidney failure

A traffic constable from Madhya Pradesh also offered to donate one of his kidneys to Swaraj.

Nov 18, 2016

Philippines: Family secretly buries dictator Ferdinand Marcos in the Cemetery of Heroes

The secret burial has evoked criticism in Philippines, as people recall Marcos' brutal use of force during the period of martial law.

Nov 18, 2016

'This is serious, there may be riots,' says Supreme Court on demonetisation

The court refused to impose a stay on PILs filed in various courts, saying they will help understand the issues being faced locally.

Nov 18, 2016

Demonetisation debate: Rajya Sabha Opposition leader Ghulam Nabi Azad refuses to apologise for Uri remark

Azad's comments, made before the Rajya Sabha was adjourned, have now been deleted from records by the Chair.

Nov 18, 2016

Demonetisation: Election Commission asks Finance Ministry not to use indelible ink in banks

The Centre has taken this decision to ensure that black money hoarders do not use other people to get their currency notes exchanged or deposited.

Nov 18, 2016

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant against Khaleda Zia for celebrating 'fake birthday'

She celebrated her birthday on August 15, which is traditionally marked as Mourning Day in the country on account of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's assassination.

Nov 17, 2016

Evening wrap: Kejriwal and Mamata on demonetisation, Mallika Sherawat attacked, Jio SIM home delivery and more

Read about Twitter suspending account of White supremacists, and Isis losing key supply line in Iraq.

Nov 17, 2016

Demonetisation: Kejriwal, Mamata address rally in Delhi, demand rollback within 3 days

"If you have courage, send us to jail or shoot us. But we will continue fighting," Mamata Banerjee said.

Nov 17, 2016

Hillary Clinton: America needs you

Defeated Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton urged Americans to continue to be engaged in politics and fight for a more conclusive United States. In her first public appearance since conceding the 2016 US presidential election to Republican candidate Donald Trump, Clinton also said it had not been easy for her to attend.

Nov 17, 2016

Currency ban: 12,500 ATMs being recalibrated every day to deliver new Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 notes

Arun Jaitley has said that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure that the old notes are replaced swiftly.

Nov 17, 2016

Indian Army denies Pakistan's claim of killing 11 Indian soldiers along LoC

Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif says that Indian Army must "show some courage and accept their losses."

Nov 17, 2016