Politics

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away at 93; India mourns the loss of former Prime Minister

Atal Bihari Vajpayee had been admitted to AIIMS on June 11 and was undergoing treatment for more than two months. He passed away on August 16.

Aug 16, 2018

Former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away at 93: Last rites to be held at Vijay Ghat tomorrow

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was admitted to New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences on June 11. Politicos are dropping in to inquire about his health.

Aug 16, 2018

US seeks release of jailed American pastor Andrew Brunson from Turkey

The American pastor was jailed due to suspected connections with PKK Kurdish guerrilla organization and to cleric Fethullah Gulen.

Aug 12, 2018

Karunanidhi funeral on Marina: This is how AIADMK lost wholesale claim on Annadurai legacy

Anndaruai was the spring well of the Dravidian movement, which broke into two equally strong streams under Karunanidhi and MG Ramachandran in the early 70s. With a Karunanidhi memorial coming up right next to Annadurai's on the Marina, the AIADMK's sole claims to his legacy would be undermined.

Aug 8, 2018

In a big blow to Trump, Judge orders DACA to be restored

Washington D.C. District Judge John Bates has ordered the government to restore DACA within 20 days. The Trump administration had famously announced plans to end the programme that would grant living rights to migrant children.

Aug 4, 2018

Assam NRC tussle: Mamata's TMC to observe 'black day' to protest detention of leaders at Silchar airport

The Minister for Urban Development in the government of West Bengal, Bobby Hakim, has alleged that BJP updated NRC to generate ''communal tension'' among people.

Aug 4, 2018

Nirav Modi scam: India sends fugitive diamantaire's extradition request to UK

The Ministry of External Affairs has sent an official request to the UK government to extradite fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, VK Singh told the Rajya Sabha.

Aug 3, 2018

Peace in Yemen a possibility with warring factions due to meet in Geneva in September

The United Nations Yemen mediator announced plans to invite all warring factions for a meeting on September 6 in Geneva as the UN looks to end the three-year war in Yemen.

Aug 3, 2018

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis accepts Maratha quota demand; asks Central forces to counter violent protests

The Maharashtra government has requested for additional Central security forces to maintain peace during a new round of protests, which begin from August 9.

Aug 3, 2018

Imran Khan is not inviting PM Modi for swearing-in; Navjot Sidhu, Kapil Dev won't attend it either

Imran Khan's party says the swearing-in will be an austere event. The 'simple ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr' won't be attended by foreign personalities. It will be a 'completely national event', it adds.

Aug 2, 2018

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