Politics

John Kerry's convoy crawls in Delhi's traffic, takes over 2 hours to reach hotel

Kerry landed in Delhi around 8 p.m. and was on his way to his hotel in Chanakyapuri when his convoy got stuck in traffic.

Aug 30, 2016

Kerala minister accuses RSS of conducting 'illegal activities' in Devaswom temples

The BJP state president Kummanam Rajasekharan dismissed the accusations levied against the RSS.

Aug 30, 2016

Bharat Bandh: Trade unions refuse to budge, reject govt's proposal to postpone strike on Sept. 2

Trade unions have refused to call off the strike, saying that the government failed to meet their 12-point charter of demands.

Aug 30, 2016

Kim Jong-un gets a leader 'shot' for dozing off, another for challenging policy

This is the first time Kim Jong-un ordered execution of people who didn't belong to his Worker's Party or the military.

Aug 30, 2016

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna in Howrah on Aug. 20, 2016.

West Bengal name change: There is no valid argument against it

The state Assembly on Monday, Aug. 29, passed a resolution to name it "Bangla" in Bengali, "Bengal" in English, "Bangal" in Hindi.

Aug 30, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Myanmar President Htin Kyaw addresses a joint media briefing at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Aug. 29, 2016.

India, Myanmar strengthen bilateral ties, sign 4 deals

This was Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw's first visit to India.

Aug 30, 2016

Kashmir: Centre does not rule out pellet guns; panel suggests pepperballs to control crowds

Senior officials said that the option of firing pellet guns will remain but it will be used only in the rarest of rare cases.

Aug 29, 2016

No country for journalists? No conviction in 27 murders since 1992, says report highlighting perils

The Committee to Protect Journalists, in a report, said no one has been convicted in the 27 cases of reporters that were murdered in India for their work since since 1992.

Aug 29, 2016

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh set to make a film on surgical strikes

Haryana ministers donate funds to Dera Sacha Sauda to train sportspersons for future Olympics

Haryana ministers donated funds to the Dera Sacha Sauda to train sports-persons to qualify for the Olympics and win medals

Aug 29, 2016

A U.S Navy officer runs next to the USS Nitze, a Guided Missile Destroyer in Rio de Janeiro on April 27, 2011.

Strait of Hormuz tensions flare up as Iranian vessels 'harass' American ship USS Nitze; warning shots fired

The United States has long been wary of Iran's posturing and maritime ambitions in the Gulf region.

Aug 29, 2016

BJP MP Udit Raj trolled for beef remark surrounding Olympic legend Usain Bolt

Jamaican sprinter Bolt won nine gold medals in all the three events he competed over three Olympic games.

Aug 29, 2016

Resolution passed: West Bengal to be renamed 'Bangla' in Bengali, 'Bengal' in English, 'Bangal' in Hindi

The state Assembly held a special session on Monday to pass the resolution for the renaming of the state.

Aug 29, 2016

Fresh clashes in J&K; curfew re-imposed in Srinagar's Batmaloo area

Curfew was lifted from several parts of Kashmir, except the Pulwama district and some areas in Srinagar, after a 51-day lockdown.

Aug 29, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the occasion of the 70th Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi on Aug. 15, 2016

Modi government to announce Rs. 2000 crore package for PoK refugees in India

A senior official said that the home ministry will be placing the details of the package before the Union Cabinet for approval soon.

Aug 29, 2016

'I'm concerned,' clarifies Mahesh Sharma on women tourists shouldn't wear skirts remark

Twitterati reacted negatively to Sharma's comment and pulled him up for making safety a woman's responsibility.

Aug 29, 2016

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Politics

John Kerry's convoy crawls in Delhi's traffic, takes over 2 hours to reach hotel

Kerala minister accuses RSS of conducting 'illegal activities' in Devaswom temples

Bharat Bandh: Trade unions refuse to budge, reject govt's proposal to postpone strike on Sept. 2

Kim Jong-un gets a leader 'shot' for dozing off, another for challenging policy

West Bengal name change: There is no valid argument against it

India, Myanmar strengthen bilateral ties, sign 4 deals

Kashmir: Centre does not rule out pellet guns; panel suggests pepperballs to control crowds

No country for journalists? No conviction in 27 murders since 1992, says report highlighting perils

Haryana ministers donate funds to Dera Sacha Sauda to train sportspersons for future Olympics

Strait of Hormuz tensions flare up as Iranian vessels 'harass' American ship USS Nitze; warning shots fired

BJP MP Udit Raj trolled for beef remark surrounding Olympic legend Usain Bolt

Resolution passed: West Bengal to be renamed 'Bangla' in Bengali, 'Bengal' in English, 'Bangal' in Hindi

Fresh clashes in J&K; curfew re-imposed in Srinagar's Batmaloo area

Modi government to announce Rs. 2000 crore package for PoK refugees in India

'I'm concerned,' clarifies Mahesh Sharma on women tourists shouldn't wear skirts remark

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]