Politics

Assam Assembly elections 2016 result: BJP is leading by huge margin

Exit polls have predicted that the BJP will make its debut in Assam this year, resulting in a major setback for Tarun Gogoi-led Congress government.

May 19, 2016

Kerala Assembly elections 2016 result live updates: LDF set to come back to power in the state

The election for 140 assembly seats in Kerala was held on May 16.

May 18, 2016

Dennis Skinner Queens Speech joke: Firebrand Labour MP tells government hands off the BBC

MP for Bolsover wants BBC protected after Newsbeat, BBC Food, and News Magazine axed in White Paper.

May 18, 2016

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Elections see high participation, courtesy poll panel's outreach

The five states that went to Assembly polls over two months recorded high voting percentages, indicating enthusiastic participation by Indians.

May 18, 2016

US Senate passes bill to allow 9/11 victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia; Obama to veto it

The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act or JASTA will now be tabled in the United States House of Representatives.

May 18, 2016

Hilary Clinton wins Kentucky by thin margin; Sanders clinches Oregon

Clinton has 280 more delegates as well as more superdelegate endorsements than Sanders.

May 18, 2016

EU referendum: David Cameron claims Islamic State might be happy with Brexit

UK prime minister was branded ridiculous by one of his own MPs after the comment.

May 17, 2016

EU referendum: Labour will rescue Brexit debate from Tory Project Fear says John McDonnell

Shadow chancellor wants to drive out the politics of despair from the EU referendum debate.

May 17, 2016

Pakistan says concerned over India's Geospatial bill, writes to UN

The draft of the Geospatial Information Regulation Bill was released by India government to the public earlier this month.

May 17, 2016

Hillary Clinton: Donald Trumps foreign policy is offensive and dangerous

Democratic frontrunner slammed Trump at campaign rally in Kentucky.

May 17, 2016

Saudi Arabia blames Iran for 'blocking' Hajj pilgrims, says Tehran officials must answer to God

Iranian pilgrims will miss hajj this year as Saudi Arabia and Tehran failed to resolve differences.

May 17, 2016

Security heightened in Hong Kong ahead of top Chinese official's visit

Zhang Dejiang, who holds a high rank in the politburo and is responsible for Hong Kong and Macau affairs, is set to arrive on Tuesday.

May 17, 2016

Exit polls predict Jayalalithaa's downfall in Tamil Nadu, BJP's victory in Assam

The Congress has been projected to lose the Assembly elections to Left Democratic Party in Kerala.

May 17, 2016

India plans to 'divert rivers' to fight drought; Bangladesh cries foul

Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti told BBC the government is set to transfer water from major rivers like the Brahmaputra and the Ganges to drought-prone areas.

May 17, 2016

BJP mulls replacing Anandiben Patel as Gujarat CM

The Bharatiya Janata Party is contemplating replacing chief minister Anandiben Patel before Gujarat goes to the polls in 2017.

May 16, 2016

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Politics

Assam Assembly elections 2016 result: BJP is leading by huge margin

Kerala Assembly elections 2016 result live updates: LDF set to come back to power in the state

Dennis Skinner Queens Speech joke: Firebrand Labour MP tells government hands off the BBC

Elections see high participation, courtesy poll panel's outreach

US Senate passes bill to allow 9/11 victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia; Obama to veto it

Hilary Clinton wins Kentucky by thin margin; Sanders clinches Oregon

EU referendum: David Cameron claims Islamic State might be happy with Brexit

EU referendum: Labour will rescue Brexit debate from Tory Project Fear says John McDonnell

Pakistan says concerned over India's Geospatial bill, writes to UN

Hillary Clinton: Donald Trumps foreign policy is offensive and dangerous

Saudi Arabia blames Iran for 'blocking' Hajj pilgrims, says Tehran officials must answer to God

Security heightened in Hong Kong ahead of top Chinese official's visit

Exit polls predict Jayalalithaa's downfall in Tamil Nadu, BJP's victory in Assam

India plans to 'divert rivers' to fight drought; Bangladesh cries foul

BJP mulls replacing Anandiben Patel as Gujarat CM

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

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