Politics
Kerala Lokayukta Dismisses Congress MLA's Plea, Gives Clean Chit to Minister in Reappointment of Kannur VC
The order said that the letters from the Minister for re-appointment were only a suggestion/proposal in her capacity as the Minister for Higher Education and Pro-Chancellor.
PM Modi's Virtual Rally in Uttarakhand Cancelled Due to 'Bad Weather'
Assembly elections in Uttarakhand will be held on February 14.
Germany Eyes Lockheed F-35 Fighter Jet; No Final Decision -source
Germany is leaning toward purchasing the U.S. fighter jet F35 built by Lockheed Martin to replace its ageing Tornado in the role of nuclear sharing, a German defence source told Reuters on Thursday, but a final decision has not been taken.
First Black Congressman Honored Amid Calls For Justice
Rep. Joseph H. Rainey, born into slavery in 1832, was honored Thursday for being the first Black member of the House by formally having a room in the Capitol named after him. Top lawmakers and a descendant turned the ceremony into something more than that...
'Jayant Babu, it's a Fallacy': Amit Shah Cautions RLD Chief Over Tie-up with Akhilesh for UP Polls
Amit Shah hit out at Akhilesh Yadav and asked if the Samajwadi Party chief can keep law and order in check in the state.
Goa Polls: Cong Candidates to Take Pledge of Party Loyalty in Rahul Gandhi's Presence on Friday
During the visit, Gandhi will also address a public meeting in Sankhalim Assembly constituency, which is currently represented by state Chief Minister and BJP leader Pramod Sawant
'Drink Some Gaumutra Shots Too': Mahua Moitra's Dare to BJP's 'Heckler Team' Ahead of Parl Speech
The firebrand leader has often grabbed headlines because of her fiery speeches in Parliament and war of words with social media trolls, many from what she calls the BJP’s "IT cell".
Vote for AAP This Time for Sake of Goa's Future: Kejriwal Urges Supporters of Other Parties
Kejriwal said that the BJP has been in power in Goa since the last 15 years, but it has not done anything for the state.
K'taka CM Avoids Open Discussion on Cabinet Rejig, Ahead of Delhi Visit
There is pressure mounting on the CM to expand or rejig his cabinet soon, amid talks in party circles that the exercise is likely, only after the Assembly elections in five states.
BJP's 'Golden Goa', Congress's 'Gandhi Parivar Ka Goa': Shah Asks Goans to Choose
Amit Shah was addressing an indoor public meeting in Ponda to campaign for a BJP candidate ahead of the February 14 Assembly polls.
BJP MP Rita Bahuguna Joshi Issues Denial as SP Claims Son Mayank in Touch With Party After 'Ticket Snub'
The issue of Lucknow Cantt seat snowballed after MP Rita Bahuguna Joshi openly said her son Mayank 'deserves' to be fielded. BJP, however, may consider a Brahmin face.
Convention Of States Push Hits Halfway Mark With Nebraska
Nebraska on Friday became the 17th state to call for a convention of states to consider making changes to the U.S. Constitution, putting supporters halfway to their goal of getting the 34 states needed to trigger a convention.
Argentina Faces Billion-dollar IMF Trip Wire As Protests Simmer
Argentina is facing a billiondollar trip wire of debt repayments to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) coming due with uncertainty over whether the South American country will pay amid tense talks to revamp around $40 billion in loans.
Advocacy Group: MLB Improves Minor Housing But Not Enough
An advocacy group for minor leaguers says Major League Baseball's new housing policy is an improvement but still inadequate.
Will Beat Yogi to Repeat 1971 History when CM Lost from Gorakhpur: Bhim Army Chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad
Asked if he has a realistic chance against the incumbent chief minister in his pocket borough of Gorakhpur, Aazad said he is confident of his chances.
Wary of Jat-Muslim Consolidation in Western UP, BJP Targets SP, Says Akhilesh 'Cheated' RLD
Candidates of the SP contesting on RLD symbol has given BJP ammunition against alliance, which is posed to play spoilsport to the saffron party’s chances in the western region.