Politics

Dalits to launch 'Badbu Gujarat Ki' campaign, to invite Amitabh Bachchan and PM Modi

Gujarat's tourism department had launched the 'Khushbu Gujarat Ki' (scent of Gujarat) campaign that was spearheaded by Bachchan.

Sep 12, 2016

Syrian President Assad prays at Daraya mosque in former rebel stronghold on Bakrid

The Saad Ibn Muaz Mosque, which had been occupied by rebels until last month, had been a symbol of uprising against Assad.

Sep 12, 2016

North Korea is ready to conduct another nuclear test at any time, claims Seoul

After Friday's nuclear test by Pyongyang, South Korea says it is ready to attack the neighbouring country if the need arises.

Sep 12, 2016

Rajnath Singh to visit Russia, US to discuss Pak-sponsored terrorism, Isis

Singh will also discuss the increasing influence of the Islamic State group's activities in India and the neighbouring regions.

Sep 12, 2016

9/11: Obama leads memorial at Pentagon

The US president delivered a moving speech calling for unity on the anniversary of the attacks from the Pentagon.

Sep 11, 2016

Jeremy Corbyns troubled first year as Labour leader

Leader of the Labour party Jermeny Corbyn hasnt had the easiest first year in charge. Hes had to deal with anti-Semitism rows, fallout from Brexit and most of his shadow cabinet resigning. He started off well having won the right to lead the Labour Party with 60% of the vote, and trying to bring in a new style of Prime Ministers Questions.

Sep 11, 2016

PM Modi pays tributes to 9/11 victims, Swami Vivekananda's famous speech in Chicago

It has been 15 years since the United States witnessed terror attacks on the Twin Towers through hijacked aeroplanes.

Sep 11, 2016

WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning begins hunger strike demanding 'dignity, respect, and humanity'

Human rights groups have also expressed concern over Manning's treatment at a military correctional facility in Kansas.

Sep 11, 2016

Kashmir unrest: Two civilians killed, 45 injured in fresh clashes; curfew ends

Jammu and Kashmir has been hit by violence following the killing of Wani by security forces on July 8.

Sep 10, 2016

AAP vs LG Najeeb Jung: Supreme Court refuses to stay Delhi HC order, says Lieutenant-Governor administrative head

The Aam Aadmi Party had called the L-G an "employee of the central government" in "a master-servant relationship."

Sep 10, 2016

Jeremy Corbyn: Grammar schools give less chance to the majority

Jeremy Corbyn says he is opposed to the idea of new grammar schools as he claims selectivity at 11 divides communities, divides children.

Sep 10, 2016

There will be no return to secondary moderns says Theresa May as she outlines plans for new grammar schools

Theresa May has made it clear that her plan to introduce new Grammar Schools will not be a return to the 1950s if to secondary moderns. She has said she wants an inclusive system that will help children from poorer backgrounds acheive their potential.

Sep 10, 2016

Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz to donate $20 million to Clinton campaign, others to defeat Trump

This is the first time Dustin Moskovitz and his wife Cari Tuna are donating for a presidential election.

Sep 10, 2016

Will US-Russia deal on Syria be a 'moment of change'?

Most of the details will be a secret as many others might attempt to sabotage the crucial deal, Sergeey Lavrov said.

Sep 10, 2016

Rajiv Raushan murder: Former RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin released from Bhagalpur jail after 11 years

The former parliamentarian and RJD strongman was arrested in November 2005 in relation to the murder of Rajiv Raushan.

Sep 10, 2016