Politics

Sri Lankan protesters seen chilling in Rajapaksa's pool; raid President's kitchen, bedroom in palace [watch]

In one of the latest demonstration of unrest, thousands of people poured onto the streets in the Capital. Thousands of anti-government protesters even ignored the curfew order.

Jul 9, 2022

President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa flees as protesters storm the palace

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the presidential palace as protesters stormed it on Saturday

Jul 9, 2022

Rishi Sunak not out of the running to be UK PM if Boris is ousted

Indian-origin former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak bids to be UK Prime Minister

Indian-origin former Chancellor of the Exchequer in the British government Rishi Sunak on Friday formally launched his bid to become leader of the Conservative Party. If he succeeds, he will automatically become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Jul 9, 2022

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin threatens to take war till "last Ukrainian standing"

In the meantime, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, told CNN that his nation will not relinquish any of its territories to Russia in order to put an end to the conflict.

Jul 9, 2022

How is President of India elected: Why electoral college is tipped in favour Draupadi Murmu [Explainer]

Although the President of India is essentially a constitutional post, nevertheless a lot of political lobbying goes into the process of election. Read more here.

Jul 8, 2022

Shinzo Abe India Connection: A friend forever to reckon with

Shinzo Abe visited India four times -- in 2006, 2014, 2015 and 2017 and had the distinction of being the only Japan PM who graced the Republic Day parade in 2014

Jul 8, 2022

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot, suspect in custody

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot as he was addressing a crowd in Nara prefecture on Friday, state broadcaster NHK reported.

Jul 8, 2022

"Down-to-earth, warm & kind"; Meet Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's wife, Dr Gurpreet Kaur [Photos]

The marriage was solemnized as per Sikh rituals in Punjab's capital and the bride has been chosen by Mann's mother and sister.

Jul 7, 2022

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns, successor next week

Boris Johnson will resign as leader of the UK's ruling Conservative Party on Thursday but will continue as Prime Minister until later this year.

Jul 7, 2022

PT Usha, Ilaiyaraaja among four nominated to Rajya Sabha; handpicked for their illustrious careers

Legendary athlete P.T. Usha, iconic music composer Ilaiyaraaja, noted philanthropist Veerendra Heggade and acclaimed screenwriter-director K.V. Vijayendra Prasad were on Wednesday nominated to the Rajya Sabha.

Jul 6, 2022

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