Politics

As billionaire Jack Ma goes missing, China sends a stern message to all

High-profile disappearances have become common in China but countries are reluctant to call Beijing out because of potential consequences

Jan 6, 2021

Kim Jong Un won't honour denuclearization promise; Pompeo warns of consequences

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is concerned over the fact that North Korea is yet to honour the promise of giving up on the nuclear weapons.

Jan 6, 2021

Talks with farmers end without breakthrough, next round likely on Jan 8

The agitating farmers have already announced that they will take out a tractor rally towards Delhi on Republic Day to intensify their protest

Jan 4, 2021

Trans women secure historic win in K'taka's Gram Panchayat elections; LGBT+ celebrate

Two transgender women emerged victorious in the recently-concluded gram panchayat elections in Karnataka, which saw many firsts such as this.

Jan 1, 2021

India joins UN Security Council as world confronts Covid-battered global order forcing change

India was elected for the 8th time to the Council polling 184 votes of the 192 votes cast for the non-permanent seat to represent Asia as Indonesia retired at the end of 2020

Jan 1, 2021

Biden makes new nominations, Kathleen Hicks to be Deputy Secretary of Defense at Pentagon

Kathleen Hicks has been nominated for Deputy Secretary of Defence, and that Colin Kahl has been tapped for Secretary of Defence for Policy

Dec 31, 2020

Farm Laws: Agreement on electricity, stubble reached; MSP, repeal of laws remain writ large

New round of talks at Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday saw the government and farmers coming on the same page on two key issues out of four

Dec 31, 2020

One nation, one election: BJP's big push for simultaneous elections in action

PM Modi-led BJP government is going to hold 25 webinars in the next few weeks to discuss to idea of conducting all elections together.

Dec 27, 2020

Donald Trump achieved what no other US President could in 4 years [Must See]

From lowering taxes to brokering peace deals, Donald Trump's legacy as the President packs in more than just one tenure.

Dec 25, 2020

Who's Vinay Reddy, Biden's new speechwriter

Vinay Reddy, another Indian American has been made part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Transition team. He will replace Stephen Miller in the White House

Dec 24, 2020

Rahul Gandhi's march to Prez House armed with 2 crore signatures against farm laws begins

Congress delegation to submit a memorandum with 2 crore signatures to the President on farm laws

Dec 24, 2020

Rahul Gandhi's tweet on cancelled India-Russia meet gets Moscow's attention [see response]

Russia was quick to clear the air after Rahul Gandhi suggested that there might be some differences between India and Russia.

Dec 24, 2020

Another Indian nominated to Presidential personnel team by Biden

After the nomination of Vedant Patel, the addition of Gautam Raghavan to the team of Biden-Harris Administration is seen as a gesture to the left

Dec 23, 2020

GOP's $600 stimulus check a 'joke' on Americans; Pelosi faces netizens' wrath [see reactions]

Pelosi says $600 is a significant amount for working families, but social media compares it to her monthly ice-cream bills. See how Americans reacted.

Dec 22, 2020

Who was Motilal Vora; senior Congress leader passes away at 93

Motilal Vora was one of the tallest leaders of the Congress and held several key positions, including the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Governor of Uttar Pradesh.

Dec 21, 2020