Politics

Wreath-laying ceremony

Martyr's wife returns Sena Medal ahead of PM Modi's visit to Ludhiana

In the past 29 years, hawaldar Kashmir Singh's family has only received a piece of land for establishing a memorial.

Oct 18, 2016

john kerry, sushma swaraj

Centre allows US NGO to transfer funds to Indian NGOs after John Kerry's top level request

Compassion International, a Christian advocacy group, will be allowed to transfer funds to 10 Indian NGOs.

Oct 18, 2016

Mukesh Ambani

Ban on Pak artistes: Mukesh Ambani says nation comes first over arts and culture

His comments were delivered when he was answering questions from the audience at the 'Off the Cuff' show organised by The Print.

Oct 18, 2016

indian army

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Rajouri district; India retaliates

There have been multiple ceasefire violations along the LoC recently.

Oct 18, 2016

Manohar Parrikar

Congress calls Parrikar 'national embarrassment' after minister credits 'RSS teachings' for surgical strikes

Manish Tewari said that the Congress does not "intend to waste time" by demanding Parrikar's resignation.

Oct 18, 2016

Akhilesh Yadav

Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2017: Akhilesh named Samajwadi Party's chief ministerial candidate

The move scotches several rumours of infighting within the Samajawdi Party and presents a united image in the run-up to the elections.

Oct 18, 2016

Manohar Parrikar

Now, Manohar Parrikar gives credit to RSS for surgical strike

The defence minister had earlier said that the strike had been made possible by the current government's political will.

Oct 17, 2016

Prisons and jails

Jails are overcrowded by 150%, says Supreme Court

The apex court terms the situation "not only tragic, but also pathetic."

Oct 17, 2016

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Evening wrap: Details of India sealing border with Pakistan, ministers slam Anurag Kashyap, by-poll schedules declared and more

Read about more incentives from the 7th Pay Commission recommendations, and Supreme Court reserving order on Lodha panel report.

Oct 17, 2016

Rajnath Singh and Kiren Rijiju

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (ADHM) ban: Ministers Rajnath Singh, Kiren Rijiju lash out at Anurag Kashyap for comments on PM Modi

Kashyap had recently come out in support of Karan Johar over the ban on Pakistani actors working in India and release of films with them.

Oct 17, 2016

jail

Why undertrials equalling the population of Barbados are languishing in Indian jails?

In 2014, seven in 10 prisoners were undertrials, and two in 10 had been detained for over a year without being convicted.

Oct 17, 2016

election in india

By-elections schedule declared in Assam, West Bengal, MP, Arunachal Pradesh, Puducherry, TN, Tripura

The polls will take place on November 19. The last date for nomination is November 2.

Oct 17, 2016

Rita Bahuguna Joshi

Rumours of Rita Bahuguna Joshi quitting Congress to join BJP send parties into a tizzy

Joshi has been a controversial figure, to say the least, having been arrested on a few occasions for her statements and actions.

Oct 17, 2016

Rajinikanth

Jayalalithaa health: Rajinikanth visits Tamil Nadu CM at Apollo Hospital; PM Modi likely to visit

The Tamil superstar, who was accompanied by his daughter, had also tweeted on September 24 wishing the chief minister a speedy recovery.

Oct 17, 2016

Donald Trump

More trouble for Trump campaign after new accuser says GOP nominee grabbed, kissed her

The presidential candidate has been criticised repeatedly for his misogyny.

Oct 17, 2016

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