Politics

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi becomes foreign minister, aide Htin Kyaw sworn in as president

Kyaw was sworn in Wednesday as the country's first democratically-elected president in over five decades.

Mar 30, 2016

Brazil's largest party quits President Dilma Rousseff's coalition

With the Brazilian Democratic Movement party's exit, Rousseff's impeachment becomes much likelier.

Mar 30, 2016

Nuclear Security Summit to begin in US without Russia; North Korea, ISIS to be discussed

Leaders from over 50 nations will meet in Washington for the summit that will be held Thursday and Friday.

Mar 30, 2016

India rejects 'spy confession video;' asks Pakistan for consular access

The "confession" video was aired at a press conference by the Pakistan Army Tuesday.

Mar 30, 2016

Philadelphia brewery launches anti-Donald Trump beer

The Short Fingered Stout is a reference to the size of Trumps hands.

Mar 29, 2016

Private sector can hire through govt job exams: PM

The initiative will help private sector cut cost on recruitment process and focus on creating a better work ecosystem.

Mar 29, 2016

Haryana assembly passes Jat quota bill

The bill paves way for reservation to Jat Sikhs, Tyagis, Bishnois, Rors and the politically dominant Jat community.

Mar 29, 2016

Modi condoles death of Indian in Brussels attacks ahead of Belgium visit [Where to watch LIVE]

The Indian PM will leave Tuesday night for his first official trip to Belgium to attend the India-EU summit in Brussels.

Mar 29, 2016

Nainital High Court stays President's rule in Uttarakhand

The court has allowed an assembly floor test 11 a.m. Thursday in the presence of the registrar general of the Nainital High Court.

Mar 29, 2016

Brazilian Democratic Movement Party to vote for exiting alliance with President Rousseff

With the party's exit from the alliance, President Dilma Rousseff's impeachment is expected to become easier.

Mar 29, 2016

Haryana Cabinet approves Jat reservation bill

The government will table the bill in the state assembly before the budget session ends March 31.

Mar 28, 2016

Tamil Nadu BJP leader faces criticism for his comment on origin of untouchability

L Ganesan said during a television programme that the practice originated due to concerns over hygiene and later got perpetuated.

Mar 28, 2016

West Bengal Assembly elections: Modi takes a dig at Mamata Banerjee at BJP rally

Modi said Banerjee has transformed herself from a beloved "didi" to a "shahenshah" who does not care about the state.

Mar 28, 2016

Congress to move HC against President's Rule in Uttarakhand

The Union Cabinet said that the state government was "unconstitutional" since it had passed a "failed" Appropriation Bill.

Mar 28, 2016

President's Rule imposed in Uttarakhand

Governor KK Paul has asked the Congress government to prove the majority on the floor of the House Monday.

Mar 27, 2016