Politics

Human rights situation in Iran: Court hangs man for insulting prophet Johan and sentences Woman for killing her rapist.

Iranian President issues warning to Trump, threatens 'mother of all wars'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani cautioned U.S. President Donald Trump about pursuing hostile policies and said that playing with the lion's tail will only lead to regrets.

Jul 22, 2018

After Rahul's hug, Narendra Modi should get medical test: Subramanian Swamy

After Rahul Gandhi's hug, Narendra Modi should get medical test: Subramanian Swamy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy responded to his tweet on sarcastically suggesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get a medical test after Congress president Rahul Gandhi's hug.

Jul 22, 2018

Mamata Banerjee, Darjeeling, West Bengal CM, Gorkhaland, Bimal Gurung

Mamata Banerjee is the most successful leader across India, claims Trinamool leader

Partha Chatterjee, the state's Education Minister, claimed that the people of Bengal will accept no one but Mamata Banerjee as their leader.

Jul 21, 2018

US oil giants to lobby against tighter Russia sanctions

Oil companies such as Exxon Mobil have been vocal about their stance against Russia sanctions. Opponents claim sanctions unfairly penalise U.S. companies.

Jul 21, 2018

Despite Kim's promises, US to keep pressure on North Korea

The US has asked the UN Security Council to keep its sanctions on North Korea, stating violations by Pyongyang despite Kim Jong Un's promise to denuclearise.

Jul 21, 2018

Narendra Modi government sails through no-confidence motion with easy win

The no-confidence motion was put to a vote after a 12-hour debate. The ruling NDA won 325 votes.

Jul 21, 2018

Twitter brands 'Rahul-Modi hug' as 'Jaadu ki Jhappi'

Rahul Gandhi hugged PM Narendra Modi during the government's first no-confidence motion in four years, which is being held at the Parliament.

Jul 20, 2018

What's in that hug? Rahul Gandhi in one fell swoop of an embrace with Narendra Modi in Parliament

The hug of the year came after Rahul Gandhi excoriated the prime minister and the BJP top brass in Lok Sabha on Friday during the debate on the non-confidence motion against the BJP-led government.

Jul 20, 2018

Despite uproar, Trump keen to keep Putin close with planned summit in Washington

National Security Adviser John Bolton has been asked to issue an invitation to the Russian President for a visit to Washington sometime in Autumn. If Putin were to accept, it would be the first time since 2010 a Russian President visited the US.

Jul 20, 2018

Despite opposition from Congress, Economic Offenders Bill passed

The Lok Sabha passed the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2018 by a voice vote after the bill came under fire by several members of the opposition for its weak stance.

Jul 20, 2018

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