Politics

Parliament Session Day 5: Bills on Banking Laws, Railway Act, Healthcare in focus

After repeated adjournments and protests since the beginning of the session on November 25, both Houses of Parliament will meet.

Nov 29, 2024

Social media ban for children under 16 now becomes 'law' in Australia

With bipartisan support, the bill of social media ban for children under 16 passed the Senate of Australia. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared Friday that social media companies have a social responsibility to protect children after parliament passed laws banning under-16s from using their platforms.

Nov 29, 2024

Bihar Assembly: Last day of Winter Session likely to be stormy

The last day of the winter session of the Bihar Assembly may again witness stormy scenes with the opposition seeking disruption on various issues.

Nov 29, 2024

After meeting HM Amit Shah in Delhi, Mahayuti leaders to gather in Mumbai

After a two-and-half-hour-long meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah on November 28 night in Delhi where Fadnavis' name has reportedly been finalised as the Maharashtra Chief Minister, the Mahayuti leaders, including Eknath Shinde and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar will now meet in Mumbai.

Nov 29, 2024

Multiple Trump Cabinet nominees targeted by threats, says Transition Admn spokesperson

Several of US President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and administration picks were targeted by bomb threats and "swatting" incidents

Nov 28, 2024

Hemant Soren sworn in as Jharkhand's 14th CM, top INDIA Bloc leaders attend

Hemant Soren, on Thursday, took oath as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered him the oath of office and secrecy at 4:10 p.m. during a grand ceremony at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi.

Nov 28, 2024

'Please read the rules': Kerala Governor on appointment row over 2 VCs

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Thursday defended his decision to appoint two new vice chancellors on an interim basis, till permanent appointments are made, saying he had followed the rules..

Nov 28, 2024

Waqf Bill sets aside equality, TMC fighting in LS: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Thursday, claimed that her party Trinamool Congress is leading on the floor of Parliament in opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

Nov 28, 2024

Tharoor lauds Priyanka's political journey; expresses concern over Bangladesh violence

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday lauded Priyanka Gandhi's political journey soon after she took oath as Member of Parliament and remarked that he was pleased with her success. He also expressed distress over the situation faced by minorities, particularly Hindus in Bangladesh.

Nov 28, 2024

BJP leaders welcome court's notice over 'temple beneath Ajmer Dargah' claim

The political atmosphere in the country is charged following a Rajasthan court issuing notices to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, the Dargah Committee Ajmer, and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) over a petition claiming the existence of a Shiva temple within the premises of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah.

Nov 28, 2024

Poll party over, real challenges ahead for Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi

With Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday sworn in as Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad, curtains have come down on the easy part in her new political journey.

Nov 28, 2024

Takashi Inoguchi: A Doyen of Asian Perspective in International Politics Before and After Cold War

Japan's renowned political scientist Takashi Inoguchi, also husband of LDP member Kuniko Inoguchi, died in a fire accident on November 27 night.

Nov 28, 2024

Hemant Soren to give job letter, Rs 10 lakh aid to martyred Agniveer's kin after taking oath

Jharkhand Chief Minister-designate Hemant Soren is set to take decisive action soon after being sworn in for his fourth term on Thursday.

Nov 28, 2024

Arizona man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Donald Trump and his family

Arizona man Manuel Tamayo-Torres was arrested after he allegedly posted videos online threatening to kill President-elect Donald Trump and his family.

Nov 28, 2024

ISKCON centre in Bangladesh's Shibchar 'forcibly shut down'

An ISKCON centre in Bangladesh's Shibchar has been forcibly shut down by a group of people

Nov 28, 2024