Politics

Uttarakhand floor test ends; Supreme Court to announce result on Wednesday

Congress MLA Rekha Arya defected to the BJP, while BJP legislator Bhimlal Arya is reported to vote for the Congress.

May 10, 2016

Filipino 'Donald Trump' Duterte set to win Philippine presidential election: Reports

The 71-year-old's victory may not come as a surprise to many in the country, given that he had topped candidate polls and surveys in the last few weeks.

May 10, 2016

Russia displays military strength with 71st anniversary Moscow Victory Day parade in Red Square

Tanks, missiles and thousands of troops paraded in annual commemoration of Second World War victory.

May 9, 2016

Boris Johnson: Brexit campaigners are liberal freedom fighters, not Little Englanders

Former mayor of London says he finds it offensive and cretinous to be called a xenophobe.

May 9, 2016

DRC President Joseph Kabila attempts to neutralise political opponent Moise Katumbi

EXCLUSIVE: Katumbis removal will pave the way for Kabila to install a puppet, says G7 coalition.

May 9, 2016

Iran tests another ballistic missile as local poll shows mistrust against US

A survey released on Sunday showed a majority of Iranians felt "the U.S. is looking to find fresh excuses for sanctioning Iran over its missile capabilities."

May 9, 2016

Puducherry Assembly elections: After threat letter to Rahul Gandhi, Congress asks Rajnath Singh to review security

A letter sent to a Congress leader in Puducherry threatened to "blast" Rahul Gandhi in Karaikal on Tuesday.

May 9, 2016

EU referendum: David Cameron says UK will keep peace in Europe by avoiding Brexit

Prime minister claims staying inside the EU will make Britain stronger, safer and better off.

May 9, 2016

Protesters face off with police in Athens as Greek parliament passes further austerity measures

The protesters took to the streets opposing pension and tax reforms ahead of EU meeting.

May 9, 2016

AAP reaches Delhi University to verify PM's 'fake' degrees

The BJP had made copies of Narendra Modi's degrees public on Monday at a press conference.

May 9, 2016

Veterans give their views on Brexit

Veterans give their views on Brexit.

May 9, 2016

9 rebel Congress MLAs can't cast vote during Uttarakhand floor test on Tuesday: SC

The Nainital High Court on Monday dismissed nine rebel Congress MLAs' plea to allow them to vote during Tuesday's floor test.

May 9, 2016

North Korea congress decides to further boost nuclear weapon capabilities

South Korea has said it would never accept the North as a nuclear-armed state.

May 9, 2016

Philippines' 'Donald Trump' favourite for president as voting opens amid violence

Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to carry out mass execution of criminals and has shocked with his profanity-filled campaigns.

May 9, 2016

TN needs Rs. 30,000 crore a year to implement poll bounties

The freebies announced as poll promises by various parties would cost Rs. 10,000 crore a year to roll out.

May 8, 2016