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Punjab polls 2017: From Sidhu joining Congress to BJP's Vijay Sampla quitting rumours, the state is seeing it all

Punjab BJP chief Vijay Sampla said there were rumours that he had expressed his desire to quit, apparently because he is not happy with the ticket distribution.

Jan 17, 2017

Jayalalithaa's lookalike Deepa Jayakumar will announce her entry into politics on late TN CM's birth anniversary

Deepa had earlier said that she would be revealing her political plans on the birth centenary of late Tamil Nadu CM MG Ramachandran.

Jan 17, 2017

Kyrgyzstan blames 'pilot error' for Turkish cargo plane crash on village homes

Reports state that the cargo plane was attempting to land in dense fog when it crashed on Monday and damaged around 18 houses.

Jan 17, 2017

India news LIVE updates: Indrani Mukerjea wants divorce from husband Peter, seeks permission to file case

Judge tells Indrani Mukerjea that there is no need to take permission from the trial court to file from divorce.

Jan 17, 2017

Irony of Indian politics: Tamil Nadu is stable without a dynastic successor, UP in serious trouble despite family rule

Dynastic succession is considered a guarantee for success in Indian politics but the state of affairs in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu do not justify the theory.

Jan 17, 2017

Mysterious pillars of light spotted in Canada's night sky [VIDEO]

A mesmerizing phenomenon was observed in Ontario, Canada, when strange light pillars decorated the night sky.

Jan 17, 2017

BSF strictly enforces no-mobile phone rule while on duty; Centre plans to develop app for forces to air grievances

The MHA said that the decision was taken following BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav's video alleging low food quality in camps.

Jan 17, 2017

Turkey police arrests suspect of Istanbul nightclub attack on New Year's night, say reports

A mass shooting occurred at a nightclub in Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on 1 January 2017 killing 39 people besides injuring several.

Jan 17, 2017

Erendro leichombam, praja, manipur assembly election 2017

Manipur Assembly elections 2017: PRJA's convenor Erendro Leichombam wants to make the state self-sufficient

PRJA party, started by Irom Sharmila aims to focus on accountability and transparency in the Manipur Assembly Elections 2017

Jan 17, 2017

Theresa May calls on Syrian government, Iran and Russia to help Aleppo evacuation

Theresa May says Britain to seek hard Brexit, no 'half-in, half-out' deal

Reports state that May's priorities include leaving the EU's lucrative single market and regaining complete control of Britain's borders.

Jan 17, 2017

President François Hollande stuns France, says he will not run for office in 2017

French President Hollande shrugs Donald Trump's criticism, says EU 'has no need for outside advice'

Trump's criticisms of Europe were published on Monday in The Times of London and Germany's biggest-selling daily Bild.

Jan 17, 2017

Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Verma leads CBI chief list

A selection committee comprising PM Modi, Chief Justice of India JS Khehar and Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge met recently.

Jan 17, 2017

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Chinese New Year explained

On 28 January, the year of the rooster will be begin, and millions will celebrate the Chinese New Year. But what is the festival that is observed worldwide?

Jan 16, 2017

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Who are the world’s eight richest people?

Eight of the worlds richest individuals own as much wealth as the worlds poorest 3.6 billion people, an Oxfam report has revealed as top executives, financiers, politicians and the super-rich gather in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forums (WEF) annual meeting. The gap between the rich and the poor was branded obscene by the anti-poverty group, which also called for a step towards an alternative human economy that meets the needs of both the planet and its people. So who are the people holding this amount of wealth?

Jan 16, 2017

Mulayam Singh Yadav loses to son Akhilesh in 'cycle' race

The EC has ruled in favour of Akhilesh Yadav over Mulayam Singh Yadav in the fight for Samajwadi Party's "cycle" symbol.

Jan 16, 2017

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