Politics

Kashmir tense after Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani's killing

Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Muzaffar Wani's killing has put Kashmir valley on the boil.

Jul 9, 2016

Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani's killing triggers slugfest on Twitter

Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai and NDTV journalist Barkha Dutt spar online over Kashmiri militant Burhan Muzaffar Wani's killing.

Jul 9, 2016

Andrea Leadsom disgusted by motherhood quotes in Times article

Conservative Party leadership candidates quoted in The Times as saying she was better equipped to run the country than rival Theresa May because she has children.

Jul 9, 2016

Dallas sniper shootings: Donald Trump vows to Make America safe again

Republican presidential candidate spoke out after five police officers were killed during a Black Lives Matter rally in Texas.

Jul 9, 2016

Chhattisgarh: Officer suspended after he builds swimming pool at home in drought-hit state

Sukma District Forest Officer Rajesh Chandele had built a swimming pool in his government house while the district faced drought.

Jul 9, 2016

Dallas attack: US president condemns incident; full text of Barack Obama's statement

US president Barack Obama has promised that "justice will be done" to the victims of the Dallas attack.

Jul 9, 2016

Theresa May wants to make the country work for everyone if she becomes PM

Conservative Party leadership candidate has said as well she will be getting the best deal for Brexit.

Jul 8, 2016

Chuka Umunna launches Vote Leave Watch to hold Brexit promises to account

The grassroots campaign will keep a close eye on Andrea Leadsom, Michael Gove, Boris Johnson et al.

Jul 8, 2016

Over 100 Indian companies playing a critical role in job creation in South Africa, says Prez Zuma

The agenda for bilateral co-operation between India and South Africa is focused on defence, renewable energy, mineral and mining, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, high technology manufacturing and information and communication technology.

Jul 8, 2016

Maha CM refuses additional Cabinet berth to Shiv Sena in expansion

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis tightened control over his ministers during minstry expansion by denying Shiv Sena's demand for an additional Cabinet berth.

Jul 8, 2016

Kerala Budget 2016: Pension scheme announced for transgenders; first reactions from Surya Vinod, Sheetal Shyam

The budget also announced education aid for students from the transgender community, which numbers around 25,000 in Kerala.

Jul 8, 2016

Gujarat: Hardik Patel granted bail in sedition case, but with riders

He will, however, remain in jail because of other cases against him.

Jul 8, 2016

Kerala budget 2016: Highlights of the budget presented by Finance Minister Thomas Issac

The Kerala budget was presented by Finance Minister Dr TM Thomas Issac on Friday, July 8.

Jul 8, 2016

Congress accuses Modi government of Telecom scam worth Rs 45,000 crore

Surjewala directed the accusations towards Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance, Idea, Tata and Aircel.

Jul 8, 2016

Theresa May: Party will come together under my leadership

After winning the most votes in the Conservative leadership battle, Theresa May gave a speech explaining why she should be the next Conservative leader

Jul 7, 2016