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Theresa May calls on Syrian government, Iran and Russia to help Aleppo evacuation

Scottish independence referendum: UK PM Theresa May channels her inner Edward I, leaves Scotland looking for a Braveheart

On Monday, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had announced in a speech at the Bute House that she would initiate a second referendum plan next week.

Mar 14, 2017

Theresa May blasts SNP for tunnel vision over IndyRef2 call

Prime Minister Theresa May has condemned Nicola Sturgeon and the SNPs decision to call for a second Scottish independence referendum, before Britain leaves the European Union. On 13 March, May declared that politics is not a game, and that the Scottish government should focus on delivering good government and public services, rather than calls for a second independence referendum.

Mar 13, 2017

Nicola Sturgeon sets out plan for second Scottish referendum in either 2018 or 2019

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on 13 March a plan to seek the authority to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence. The SNP leader said that she would seek the authority of the Scottish Parliament to agree with the UK government the details of a section 30 order to hold a referendum. Sturgeon indicated that a possible referendum would take place between the autumn of 2018 and the spring of 2019. British Prime Minister Theresa May will reportedly trigger Article 50 on 14 March.

Mar 13, 2017

BJP authorises Amit Shah to take final call on CMs of UP and Uttarakhand, stakes claim to form govt in Goa and Manipur

The BJP is close to forming government in Manipur after National People's Party and the Lok Janshakti Party offered support. The BJP has also sought an appointment with state governor Najma Heptulla.

Mar 12, 2017

Republicans ask Trump for proof of wiretaps

Defiant US prosecutor Preet Bharara fired by Trump administration

New York US Attorney Preet Bharara's defiant exit, first announced on Twitter, raised questions about President Donald Trump's ability to fill top jobs throughout his government.

Mar 12, 2017

PM Modi, fatehpur rally, graveyard remark

Uttar Pradesh Election Results 2017: BJP reruns 2014 show, sweeps state with 312 seats

Both the Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance and Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party were annihilated, winning 54 and 19 seats, respectively. The BJP will form government in the state after 15 years.

Mar 11, 2017

Assembly election results Updates: Congress to form government in Punjab, fails to reach halfway mark in Goa and Manipur

Meanwhile, anti-AFSPA activist Irom Sharmila decides to quit politics after defeat in Manipur assembly elections saying that the "people didn't support me."

Mar 11, 2017

Assembly elections 2017: Rahul Gandhi is now a liability not just for the Congress, but for its allies as well

After exit polls showed poor results for SP-Congress alliance in UP, one feels allying with Rahul Gandhi is proving to be a blunder. This has been proved in Jammu and Kashmir and West Bengal in the past.

Mar 10, 2017

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International Women's Day: Female rappers and b-girls from India who broke stereotypes

These female rappers (femcees) and break dancers (b-girls) from India are truly inspiring and worth knowing about this Women's Day.

Mar 8, 2017

International Women's Day: Here are a few tips to plan the perfect solo women trip

Expert female solo travellers share the importance of travelling alone and a few tips to keep in mind while travelling on your own.

Mar 8, 2017

International Women's Day special: These under-25 athletes will take Indian sports to new heights

PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik have already brought glory with their Rio 2016 performances, but there are more women sports persons from India with unfinished business.

Mar 6, 2017

PM Modi speech in Varanasi: 'The election result is decided. We will form government,' Modi says at Town Hall rally

"Since Atal Bihari Vajpayee's time, there has been talk of a ring road. Finally, we got it done. Can you see it? Akhilesh Yadav can't see it," PM Modi said in Varanasi.

Mar 4, 2017

5 controversial Indian movies to watch: Bandit Queen, Parzania, Black Friday and others

Amid the Censor Board's issues with Alankrita Shrivastava's "Lipstick Under My Burkha" and Jayan Cherian's "Ka Bodyscapes," here are five movies that ran into trouble with the CBFC in the past.

Mar 4, 2017

Theresa May attacks SNP and Scottish Labour at Scottish Conservative conference

Prime Minister Theresa May went on the offensive at the Scottish Conservative Conference on 3 March, attacking both the SNP and Scottish Labour. Taking aim at the SNPs threats of another independence referendum, May said that Nicola Sturgeon should stop treating Scottish politics like a game.

Mar 3, 2017

Saturn Awards 2017 nominations: Rogue One leads with 11 nods; The Walking Dead tops in TV section

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story leads the nomination list of 43rd Annual Saturn Awards with 11 nods and The Walking Dead tops in television section.