Politics

India seeks WTO's intervention in US' work visa programme

India claims the agreement, which treats people of either country on par with their own citizens, has been violated time and again.

Mar 5, 2016

Philippines impounds North Korean cargo ship under UN sanctions

This is said to be the first such sanction to be imposed on North Korea after a resolution was adopted by the UN Security Council Wednesday.

Mar 5, 2016

Congress accuses Modi of 'Rahul phobia' over Parliament speech

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi hit out at PM Modi for what he said were personal attacks.

Mar 5, 2016

EU referendum: This is what you really need to know about the Brexit vote

Voters will be asked to Remain or Leave the EU when they go to polling places on 23 June.

Mar 4, 2016

JNUSU leader Kanhaiya Kumar to campaign for Left parties in West Bengal: Reports

West Bengal will vote in six phases for the Assembly elections to be held in April 2016.

Mar 4, 2016

Mitt Romney blasts Donald Trump, labelling him ‘very, very not smart’

Former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney attacked 2016 Republican front-runner Donald Trump on 3 March, describing Trumps personal qualities as undesirable and his policies as very, very not smart. In an unusually harsh speech, party elder Romney warned that former reality TV star Trump would likely lose to possible Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the 8 November election if he becomes the Republican nominee.

Mar 4, 2016

Election Commission announces dates for Assembly elections in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam [See Election Schedule]

Over 170 million voters will participate in the upcoming elections in four states and one union territory.

Mar 4, 2016

Former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma dies

Lok Sabha was adjourned Friday to condole Sangma's passing.

Mar 4, 2016

We want freedom within India, not from India: Kanhaiya Kumar post-release from jail

Kanhaiya Kumar has been released from jail on an interim bail.

Mar 4, 2016

Kim Jong-un orders North Korea military to keep nuclear weapons on 'standby' for use any time

Kim said North Koreans were "waiting for an order of combat to annihilate the enemy with their surging wrath," according to the state media.

Mar 4, 2016

Sajid Javid reveals he was torn over Brexit vote

Sajid Javid reveals he was torn over Brexit vote

Mar 3, 2016

Israel Defence Forces returns 420 acres of land to 5 Palestinian villages

The land, meant for building military bases, were ordered to be seized between 1978 to 1984.

Mar 3, 2016

Modi urges Opposition to pass GST, other bills in Parliament

"Parliament is not allowed to function due to an inferiority complex," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mar 3, 2016

EU referendum: France will hold no border checks if UK exits, says French finance minister

We would also invite bankers to relocate to France, said Emmanuel Macron.

Mar 3, 2016

North Korea responds to UN's toughest sanctions by firing missiles into sea

Six short-range projectiles were fired from North Korea's Wonsan port city into the Sea of Japan Thursday.

Mar 3, 2016