Politics

US Presidential Election 2016: Donald Trump formally nominated as Republican candidate

Trump managed to get the support of the required number of delegates at the Republican National Convention.

Jul 20, 2016

Gujarat tense after seven attempt suicide to protest assault on Dalits

Two State transport buses were torched and use of tear gas was sanctioned to control frenzied mobs.

Jul 19, 2016

Kejriwal cleans 'already-clean' utensils at Golden Temple for forgiveness

Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi CM and AAP convenor, was seeking forgiveness at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday.

Jul 19, 2016

Did Melania Trump plagiarise her Republican National Convention speech from Michelle Obama's 2008 address?

A Trump campaign official suggested the similarity to Michelle Obama's speech may have been caused by an error by her speech writers.

Jul 19, 2016

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Express regret about blaming RSS for Gandhiji's death or face trial, says SC

The Supreme Court has given Rahul Gandhi time till July 27 to detail his arguments.

Jul 19, 2016

Naked women protest against Donald Trump with mirrors outside Republican National Convention

They were a part of an art installation by Spencer Tunick, and aimed at the apparent regressive rhetoric of Trump and the Republican Party.

Jul 19, 2016

Kerala govt passes resolution opposing merger of State Bank of Travancore with SBI

With 846 branches and Rs. 8,000 crore in deposits, State Bank of Travancore is Kerala's key bank transacting government businesses.

Jul 18, 2016

Navjot Singh Sidhu speaks out after resigning from Rajya Sabha

The cricketer-turned-TV personality and politician had been nominated to the Upper House of Parliament by the BJP.

Jul 18, 2016

China to conduct military exercises in disputed areas of South East Asian waters

China to close disputed regions in South East Asian waters from Monday to Thursday for military exercises.

Jul 18, 2016

Hillarious tweets as Navjot Singh Sidhu quits Rajya Sabha to possibly join AAP

'The Kapil Sharma Show' star is being tipped to a be a prime Chief Ministerial candidate form Punjab.

Jul 18, 2016

7th Pay Commission: Why some state govts are worrried about salary hike proposals

Poll-bound states like Punjab, Goa and Uttar Pradesh may find it difficult to decide on implementing 7th Pay Commission proposals.

Jul 18, 2016

Ravi Shankar Prasad, deputy stake claims on law ministry loo: Report

Ravi Shankar Prasad, law minister, and his deputy P P Choudhary are claiming their stake over a loo next to their rooms, says DC.

Jul 18, 2016

Monsoon session of Parliament 2016: Sitaram Yechury demands investigation on use of excessive force in J&K

The monsoon session began in Rajya Sabha.

Jul 18, 2016

Turkey failed coup: President Tayyip Erdogan continues purge

Politicians have expressed their unease about the methods deployed by the government to purge disloyal and treasonous elements.

Jul 17, 2016

Monsoon session of Parliament: PM Modi says hopeful of meaningful outcome on GST, other key bills

The monsoon session is expected to be stormy once again, with the GST Bill and other key bills being opposed by the Congress.

Jul 17, 2016