Politics
China Condemns U.S. Diplomatic Boycott Of Beijing Olympics
China on Tuesday accused the United States of betraying Olympic principles and said Washington will "pay a price" for its diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Games in Beijing even as a top International Olympic Committee official voiced respect for...
S Africa's ANC Fails To Pass Bill For Expropriation Of Land Without Compensation
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Tuesday failed to get enough support in Parliament to pass a controversial bill which would allow government to expropriate land without compensation. The ANC had hoped to get the required two thir...
S Africa Mourns Death Of Indian-origin Anti-apartheid Veteran Ebrahim Ebrahim
Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, an Indian-origin anti-apartheid icon who spent years imprisoned on Robben Island alongside Nelson Mandela and Ahmed Kathrada, has died. He was 84, South Africa's ruling party African National Congress (ANC) has announced. Ebrahim...
Biden Touts Savings On Insulin And Other Drugs For Americans
President Joe Biden pledged Monday that his social agenda legislation would deliver tangible savings on prescription drugs for all Americans. Relief that consumers have clamored for is now in sight, he asserted.
TMC will Sack Workers who Intimidate Candidates from Other Parties, Voters: Abhishek Banerjee
The TMC is being cautious as opposition parties, in the past, have accused it of intimidating candidates from other parties as well as voters.
Akhilesh Yadav Invoking Dalits Ahead of UP Polls, Says UP Minister Ramapati Shastri
Ramapati Shastri said that Akhilesh Yadav during his tenure as the Chief Minister had renamed all those districts which were named after Dalit icons great by former Chief Minister Mayawati.
Time Is No Ally As Dems Strain To Finish Biden's $2T Bill
If President Joe Biden's $2 trillion social and environment package was a Broadway show, its seven months on Congress' stage could qualify it as a hit. But lawmaking isn't show business, and many Democrats worry that with the curtain falling soon on 2021,...
Peruvian Authorities To Question Castillo As Impeachment Threat Looms
Peruvian prosecutors said on Thursday they will question socialist President Pedro Castillo as part of an investigation into the promotion of certain military officers, adding to pressure on the leader as lawmakers weigh an impeachment process.
Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha Criticises Maurya's Mathura Remark
The Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) on Thursday expressed displeasure over UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's tweet on a temple in Mathura and said the BJP is only concerned about getting votes in the upcoming polls. The remarks came a...
12 Rajya Sabha MPs Suspended for Whole of Winter Session for Ruckus in August
Among those suspended, six MPs are from the Congress party, two each from Shiv Sena and TMC and one each from CPI and CPIM.
BJP's Parleys, Cong-TMC's Game of One-upmanship: How Parties Are Prepping for Parl's Winter Session
All parties are gearing up to take the floor with a slew of meetings, discussions happening among party members, and directives being given by leaders.
Karnataka Legislative Council Polls: Meet the Billionaire Candidate with Rs 1,744 Crore Assets
Sharif, a multi billionaire who was earlier into selling scrap, has declared assets belonging to him and his family worth over Rs 1,744 crore..
Jat Reservation Issue Returns to Haunt BJP in West UP Ahead of Polls as 'Cheated' Community Says Rights Denied
After the announcement of the repeal of agricultural laws, the Jats have now started eyeing reservation and say they will support a party that can get them the quota.
'We Believe in Working, Not Speaking': BSP to Focus on 86 Reserved Seats in 2022 Polls, Says Mayawati
The BSP supremo issued a special folder on the occasion with details of all the past development works done by the BSP government in the state.
Andhra Won't Have 3 Capitals Now As Jagan Govt Junks Bill, Wants Further Discussions
Andhra Pradesh assembly on Monday passed a bill to repeal the controversial AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020, that was intended to establish 3 capitals for the state.
Tripura: Trinamool Leader Arrested For 'Disturbing' CM's Meeting; BJP Alleges That TMC, Cong And CPI(M) Are In Cahoots
After BJP wrest Tripura from Left Front in 2018, this will be the first civic election that the ruling party is going to face a tough battle against the Congress, CPI (M) and the TMC.