Politics

Hundreds injured in violence over Catalonia referendum

Violence has erupted in Spain during the Catalonia and amp;#39;s referendum on independence from Spain on October 1. Thousands have turned up to vote after the Spanish government deemed the vote illegal. The footage shows police using riot gear and batons to keep protestors away, injuring several people. Use of rubber bullets has been reported.

Oct 1, 2017

China opens expressway in Tibet near Arunachal Pradesh: 'Tourist attraction' or strategic advantage?

China has recently opened a major expressway connecting Lhasa and Nyingchi — the two most important cities in Tibet. Read to know how this could be a huge strategic advantage against India.

Oct 1, 2017

Defiant Catalans vote on split from Spain despite crackdown

Spanish riot police burst into polling stations across Catalonia on Sunday, but could not halt a banned referendum on a split from Spain. Read to know more.

Oct 1, 2017

Sachin Pilot reveals when Rahul Gandhi may take over as Congress president

Congress leader Sachin Pilot has hinted that Rahul Gandhi may take over as Congress president after Diwali. Read to know what lies ahead for him and the party.

Oct 1, 2017

Henry Bolton defeats Anne Marie Waters to be named Ukip leader

The Nigel Farage-backed candidate has been elected leader of the UK Independence Party after a vote during the party conference on 29 September. Anti-Islam candidate Waters, who was favourite for the leadership, came in second place.

Sep 29, 2017

Catalan students rally in favor of independence referendum

Hundreds of Catalan students are on strike in the Catalan city of Barcelona to support the independence referendum in Catalonia, which would make it an independent state.

Sep 28, 2017

Mass brawl breaks out in Ugandan parliament

Lawmakers could be seen exchanging punches and kicks in the Kampala parliament on 27 September, over a fiercely a disputed move to change the constitution and allow long serving President Yoweri Museveni to stay in power. 73-year-old Museveni will soon pass the age cap in the Ugandan constitution, but MPs are now hoping to remove that and allow him to seek re-election in the 2021 vote. This is the second day in a row that MPs have fought in parliament over the issue.

Sep 28, 2017