Politics

Evening wrap: SC on demonetisation, Dear Zindagi passed without any cut, Italy vs Germany live football and more

Read about Kejriwal accusing PM Modi of taking Rs 25 crore bribe, and Trump and Putin agreeing to improve ties.

Nov 15, 2016

Narendra Modi, as Gujarat CM, took Rs 25 crore from Aditya Birla Group in 2012, alleges Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal said for the first time in India, a sitting prime minister's name has come up in black money transactions.

Nov 15, 2016

Supreme Court refuses to stay demonetisation, asks for more steps to ease inconvenience to common man

The apex court agreed in-principle with the government's contention that there will be "some collateral damage" of the move.

Nov 15, 2016

Anti-Trump protester floored whilst speaking at Ohio rally

A protester speaking at an anti-Donald Trump rally at Ohio State University was assaulted on 14 November. Student journalist Grace Fleisher captures the moment a man launches himself down a flight of stairs to tackle the protester from behind, before police take him away.

Nov 15, 2016

Theresa May: Change is in the air

British Prime Minister Theresa May said change is in the air during a speech about the current political landscape, the EU and trade at the Lord Mayors Banquet in London.She described the election of Donald Trump as US president and Britains vote to leave the European Union as proof that change is happening. She also called on business leaders to help her government shape an economy that works for everyone.

Nov 15, 2016

Demonetisation has ended terror-funding, stone-pelting in Jammu and Kashmir: Manohar Parrikar

Parrikar was speaking at an event organised by Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Atul Bhatkhalkar in Mumbai.

Nov 15, 2016

Bhairava star Vijay says ban on Rs 500, 1,000 is a good move by Narendra Modi, but it could have been well planned

Bhairava actor Vijay welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move to ban Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.

Nov 15, 2016

'Barack Obama is a terrific man, has great sense of humour,' says Donald Trump

Trump also said that he and Barack Obama "shared a great chemistry" at the White House meeting.

Nov 14, 2016

Demonetisation: Cong-TMC to meet today as Opposition unites against Modi govt ahead of winter session

Trinamool leaders will be leading a protest march from the Parliament to the Rashtrapati Bhawan demanding the government to revoke the ban.

Nov 14, 2016

Donald Trump says he will not take any salary or long vacation as US President

Trump made the statement during his first television interview after winning the elections.

Nov 14, 2016

Substantial deportations likely under Trump says ally Newt Gingrich

Gingrich is believed to be a leading candidate for a position in the new administration including Secretary of State. He told the CBS Sunday morning news programme Face the Nation that the president-elect will stand by his campaign promise to deport many of the countrys illegal aliens.

Nov 14, 2016

ATMs to start dispensing new Rs 2,000 notes today or tomorrow, says Economic Affairs Secretary

The withdrawal limit has been increased to Rs 2,500 in ATMs that have been recalibrated to dispense new Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 notes.

Nov 14, 2016

US President-elect Donald Trump says he's okay with same-sex marriage

His comments are in stark contrast to the Republican Party's orthodox views and also his running mate's comments on the subject.

Nov 14, 2016

Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes scrapped: Key points of PM Modi's late-night meeting with senior ministers on demonetisation

The meeting came amid public anger against the ban and limited availability of cash in banks and ATMs across India.

Nov 14, 2016

Donald Trump says US will send back 3 million illegal immigrants immediately

The president-elect has reportedly said he will immediately send back 3 million illegal immigrants who have criminal records

Nov 13, 2016