Politics

Japan: Emperor Akihito hints at abdication, cites failing health as the reason

He also said that appointing a regent to carry out the duties of the emperor was out of the question.

Aug 8, 2016

Vijay Rupani sworn in as new Gujarat CM; Nitin Patel as Deputy CM

The total size of the Council of Ministers, including the CM and deputy CM now stands at 25.

Aug 7, 2016

K M Mani's Kerala Congress (M) snaps 3-decade-old ties with UDF

KM Mani said that the party will sit as a separate block in the assembly. It will keep equal distance from the LDF, UDF and the BJP.

Aug 7, 2016

Allahabad school's principal, teachers resign after authorities ban national anthem for being 'un-Islamic'

The principal and the teacher wanted to organise a programme on the occasion of Independence Day on Aug. 15.

Aug 7, 2016

Congress Uttar Pradesh chief ministerial candidate Sheila Dikshit during a roadshow in Varanasi on Aug 2, 2016

Sheila Dikshit says 'gau rakshaks' worship cows, but can't protect them

The Congress' UP chief ministerial candidate was taking a jibe at the BJP over cow deaths in Rajasthan.

Aug 7, 2016

Gujarat: Vijay Rupani becomes chief minister; Nitin Patel chosen as Deputy CM

The announcement about the new Gujarat chief minister will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday.

Aug 5, 2016

Rajnath Singh wins praise in Rajya Sabha after exposing Pak double speak over terrorism

A day after condemning Pakistan on its own soil over terrorism, Singh reiterates the highlights of his speech in parliament.

Aug 5, 2016

Gujarat High Court sentences 11 men to life imprisonment in post-Godhra riot case

The sentencing follows the High Court's earlier ruling where it held 11 out of the 27 accused guilty for murdering two persons at Meda Adraj on March 3, 2002.

Aug 4, 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh comes out after BJP parliamentary party meeting at Parliament in New Delhi, on Aug. 2, 2016

Here is full text of Home Minister Rajnath Singh's speech at SAARC meeting in Pakistan

Rajnath Singh on Thursday slammed Pakistan on various fronts for its stand on terrorism.

Aug 4, 2016

Setback for Kejriwal: Delhi High Court says Council of Ministers can't take decisions without consulting Lt Governor

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi has been in a protracted standoff with the Centre and its representative over policy-making.

Aug 4, 2016

No India-Pak bilateral meeting at SAARC home minister's meet: Home secretary

Sharif said that SAARC has made commendable contribution in promoting greater regional integration in South Asia.

Aug 4, 2016

Only eight artefacts were returned after PM Modi's visit to U.S., not 200

"US authorities have returned only eight antiquities to the Prime Minister of India during his visit to the US," Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.

Aug 3, 2016

Rajnath Singh arrives in Pak for SAARC meet amidst protests and Pak PM's provocative comments

Rajnath is expected to bring up Pakistan's role in allegedly extending support to terrorists including Dawood Ibrahim and other groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba(LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Aug 3, 2016

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GST Bill debate in Rajya Sabha: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut demands special status for Mumbai, flays Modi Govt

Raut alleged that with the GST implementation and removal of octroi check-posts, Mumbai will lose about Rs. 7,000 crore in annual revenue.

Aug 3, 2016

GST Bill in Rajya Sabha: Twitter has a field day with 'Girgit Samjhauta Tax'

Social media platforms were abuzz with humour and insight.

Aug 3, 2016

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Politics

Japan: Emperor Akihito hints at abdication, cites failing health as the reason

Vijay Rupani sworn in as new Gujarat CM; Nitin Patel as Deputy CM

K M Mani's Kerala Congress (M) snaps 3-decade-old ties with UDF

Allahabad school's principal, teachers resign after authorities ban national anthem for being 'un-Islamic'

Sheila Dikshit says 'gau rakshaks' worship cows, but can't protect them

Gujarat: Vijay Rupani becomes chief minister; Nitin Patel chosen as Deputy CM

Rajnath Singh wins praise in Rajya Sabha after exposing Pak double speak over terrorism

Gujarat High Court sentences 11 men to life imprisonment in post-Godhra riot case

Here is full text of Home Minister Rajnath Singh's speech at SAARC meeting in Pakistan

Setback for Kejriwal: Delhi High Court says Council of Ministers can't take decisions without consulting Lt Governor

No India-Pak bilateral meeting at SAARC home minister's meet: Home secretary

Only eight artefacts were returned after PM Modi's visit to U.S., not 200

Rajnath Singh arrives in Pak for SAARC meet amidst protests and Pak PM's provocative comments

GST Bill debate in Rajya Sabha: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut demands special status for Mumbai, flays Modi Govt

GST Bill in Rajya Sabha: Twitter has a field day with 'Girgit Samjhauta Tax'

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]