Politics
Maharashtra Minister and Independent MLA Shankarrao Gadakh Joins Shiv Sena in Presence of Uddhav Thackeray
Gadakh said he joined the Shiv Sena as his ideology matches with that of the saffron outfit and because of his loyalty towards Thackeray.
BJP, Opposition MPs Spar over Lack of 4G Internet Connectivity in J&K at Parliamentary Meeting
Sources said an argument took place between members of the opposition and the BJP over 4G internet not being available in Jammu and Kashmir since the last year since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019.
Shooting near White House interrupts Trump's briefing on TV
A uniformed Secret Service officer shot and wounded a man during a confrontation near the White House that led to President Donald Trump being abruptly escorted out of a briefing room during a televised news conference Monday, authorities said.
2020 Watch: How will Joe Biden handle the spotlight?
Presidential politics move fast. What were watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:
Floor Test in Manipur Assembly Today, Congress & BJP Issue Whips for MLAs
The BJP-led coalition government in Manipur plunged into a serious political crisis on June 17 after the four-member NPP, the sole Trinamool Congress MLA, and an Independent MLA withdrew their support while three BJP MLAs quit the party and joined the Con...
Draft Environment Impact Assessment Notification 'Dangerous', 'Disaster': Rahul Gandhi
The draft EIA notification, which involves the procedure of issuing environmental clearances to various projects, was issued by the Environment Ministry in March this year and public suggestions were invited.
Pompeo rejects Congress' subpoenas for IG, Biden probe info
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday rejected congressional subpoenas issued for him and for the State Department to provide information and testimony to lawmakers about two politically charged developments. The refusals set the stage for an escalatio...
Defence Ministry Report on Chinese 'Transgressions' Has 'Damaged' Rajnath's Image: Chidambaram
The document, which was uploaded on the defence ministry's website, was removed on Thursday morning following publication of a media report based on it.
Scowcroft, national security adviser to 2 presidents, dies
A lifetime before he served two presidents as national security adviser, Brent Scowcroft was just 12 when he decided to become a West Point cadet after reading about cadet life. After he graduated with the Class of 1947, he decided to join the Army Air Co...
Manoj Sinha: Close to Modi-Shah, This IIT-BHU Alumnus Was Once the Probable Face for UP CM Post
The clean image and honesty of Manoj Sinha has always kept him out of any kind of controversy. The civil engineer from BHU is also known for his massive connect with the masses from rural regions.
People's Trust in Economy Has Evaporated, PM and Team Have no Understanding on Fixing Crisis: Rahul Gandhi
In a tweet, he said neither the prime minister nor his team has the understanding to fix the problem and it is only a matter of time that every Indian will understand this.
DMK MLA Ku Ka Selvam Says Indebted to Party after Meeting JP Nadda, Heaping Praise on Modi
While Selvam has maintained that he was not unhappy with the DMK, he has urged MK Stalin to sever ties with the Congress as its leader Rahul Gandhi has been ceaselessly finding faults with Modi.
Cong-led UDF in Kerala Stages Online Protest Demanding CM Vijayan's Resignation in Smuggling Case
The UDF leaders joined the protest, titled 'SpeakupKerala', from their homes and offices across the state and the agitation was inaugurated by AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala, Mukul Wasnik.
Democracy Damaged, High Time Mehbooba Mufti is Released, Says Rahul Gandhi
Demanded the release of former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said India's democracy is damaged when the government illegally detains political leaders.
The Clock is Ticking, Leaders Remind Priyanka as Silence on Ram Temple Ceremony Plays to BJP’s Advantage
Sources say many younger leaders like Deependra Hooda and Jitin Prasada want the Congress to officially clear its stand on the issue. And they want the party to toe the line taken by Kamal Nath.
Yediyurappa's Son Vijayendra Appointed as Karnataka BJP Vice President
Among the prominent to figure in the list of Vice Presidents are former Minister Arvind Limbavali, Members of Parliament Shobha Karandlaje and Pratap Simha.