Politics

Obama meets Dalai Lama at the White House, despite protests from China

Beijing had said the U.S. President meeting the spiritual leader would damage the U.S.' relations with it.

Jun 16, 2016

Punjab Assembly elections: Kamal Nath resigns as in-charge of state affairs in Congress; Sheila Dixit may take over

Congress President Sonia Gandhi has reportedly accepted his resignation.

Jun 15, 2016

With influx of refugees, Islamophobia rising in Germany: Report

A growing number of Germans believe migrants would steal social welfare benefits and that the state should to be stricter in granting asylum.

Jun 15, 2016

US Senate rejects bill to recognise India as major defence partner

The successful passage of the bill would have cemented India's status as global strategic and defence partner of the U.S.

Jun 15, 2016

EU referendum battle on the Thames as Remain boats intercept Brexit flotilla

Ukip leader Nigel Farage and Sir Bob Geldof were aboard rival boats during the demonstration.

Jun 15, 2016

Donald Trump bans phony Washington Post from events for inaccurate reporting

Hes annoyed about coverage of a confusing interview on Obama and Muslims

Jun 15, 2016

President Obama attacks Donald Trumps Muslim policies

In the wake of the Orlando shootings, President Obama took the gloves off against Donald Trump

Jun 15, 2016

Murali Manohar Joshi lobbies for the post of India's President: Report

Joshi is soliciting the RSS and BJP's senior leadership for a tenure at India's Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Jun 14, 2016

With no home, no team, no flag, 'team refugees' to play for global support at Rio

The 2016 Rio Olympics will for the first time in history feature a team of athletes who are refugees.

Jun 14, 2016

EU Referendum: How would a Brexit affect the UK economy?

IBTimes UK as members of the Leave and Remain campaigns how a Brexit could affect the UK economy.

Jun 14, 2016

Sushma Swaraj's tweet on man's request for fridge repairing goes viral

A man had asked the Minister for External Affairs a question about his fridge, eliciting an interesting reply from her.

Jun 14, 2016

Jayalalitha likely to seek package for Tamil Nadu during meet with PM Modi

The Tamil Nadu chief minister is slated to discuss a host of issues with Prime Miniater Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

Jun 14, 2016

Clinton to make stopping lone wolves a top priority

The presumptive Democratic Nominee also spoke out about increased gun control and helping allies fighting ISIS

Jun 14, 2016

President withholds Delhi Govt's dual office bill; AAP goes into a huddle

The bill, if not passed, may lead to the disqualification of 21 AAP legislators, who hold an office of profit as they are parliamentary secretaries.

Jun 13, 2016

PM Modi calls for development in UP at party's national executive session in Allahabad

Modi took a jab at the current ruling dispensation in the state, calling it a party that practiced casteism, communalism, nepotism and hooliganism.

Jun 13, 2016