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GST is a failure, it should be taken back: Subramanian Swamy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy lashed out at Goods and Service Tax (GST) on Sunday.

Jul 1, 2018

‘MP is becoming the rape capital of the nation’: Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia

Madhya Pradesh is becoming the rape capital of the nation: Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia

Congress leader and Member of Parliament Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday led candlelight protest condemning the brutal rape of 8-year-old happened in Mandsaur.

Jul 1, 2018

One year of GST: Prime minister Modi acknowledges 'positive change in the Indian economy' on Twitter

Narendra Modi congratulated India on the completion of one year since the implementation of GST, touted as the biggest economic reform since Independence.

Jul 1, 2018

Union minister Satyapal Singh reaffirms his stance on Darwin, claims his ancestors were not apes

Darwin's work might have shaped science as we know it, but looks like the father of evolution has failed to convince the man responsible for Higher Education in India. BJP leader Satyapal Singh, who has a PhD, seems to think evolution is baseless since humans "have always been humans."

Jul 1, 2018

U.K. Activists Inflate Giant Baby Donald Trump Balloon In Preparation For U.S. Presidential Visit

'Trump Baby' balloon to soar high in London during US President visit to UK

Over 7, 000 people have signed "Let Trump Baby Fly" petition to make sure the mayor allows them to fly the balloon over the Parliament on the day of his visit.

Jun 28, 2018

This is why Mallya & Co. are sitting smug in knowledge they can't be extradited

A report by Asian Centre for Human Rights says that until the time India improves the condition in jails, seeking foreign countries to extradite fugitives would be fruitless. There were approximately five custodial deaths per day reported during a period of 11 months in 2017-18.

Jun 27, 2018

Right-wing Australian senator wears burqa in parliament and calls for the garment to be banned

Dutch senate passes law enabling partial 'burqa ban'

The Dutch Upper House of parliament on Tuesday passed a law banning the wearing of face-covering veils in public buildings, such as schools, government offices and hospitals.

Jun 26, 2018

Amid impasse on Assumption Island project, India and Seychelles agree to work on naval base

Both India and Seychelles have agreed upon working together on developing a naval base at the Assumption Island. This was followed by India announcing $100 million to Seychelles for improving its defence capabilities.

Jun 25, 2018

Army begins anti-terrorist ops in Kashmir; nine killed

At least two Lashkar-e Taiba militants have been shot dead while a third one has surrendered.

Jun 25, 2018

Erdogan extends his 15-year grip on Turkey; wins presidential elections for second time

Under Turkey's new constitution, due to come into force after the election, the president will hold considerable power.

Jun 25, 2018

Anti-Brexit demonstrators protest opposite the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, June 12, 2018

Brexit: UK citizens march in London demanding second referendum

Thousands of people took to the streets on Saturday demanding a referendum on the future of Brexit. Protestors demanded that any deal to be made with the EU should first be ratified by a public vote, before getting implemented.

Jun 24, 2018

Seychelles parliament says no to Indian naval base

The island nation's parliment says it will not ratify the agreements signed in January. The pact would have allowed India to build a naval base on the island of Assumption, a remote island in the archipelago.

Jun 23, 2018

Trump's trade war heats up with tariffs imposed by EU, India

The EU announced it would launch tariffs on some $3.2 billion worth of American goods such as whiskey, tobacco, Harley-Davidson motorcycles and peanut butter.

Jun 22, 2018

Kamal Haasan meets Sonia Gandhi: A political alliance in the offing?

The Makkal Needhi Maiam founder met Sonia Gandhi at her residence in the national capital just a day after meeting Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday.

Jun 21, 2018

Recreational marijuana usage legalised in Canada

Canada's Senate approved the bill to legalise recreational use of marijuana in the country, making it the first G7 nation to do so. The country's cannabis industry has seen a huge rise in investment with Trudeau's promise during the 2015 election.

Jun 20, 2018

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Search Results for: Parliament

GST is a failure, it should be taken back: Subramanian Swamy

Madhya Pradesh is becoming the rape capital of the nation: Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia

One year of GST: Prime minister Modi acknowledges 'positive change in the Indian economy' on Twitter

Union minister Satyapal Singh reaffirms his stance on Darwin, claims his ancestors were not apes

'Trump Baby' balloon to soar high in London during US President visit to UK

This is why Mallya & Co. are sitting smug in knowledge they can't be extradited

Dutch senate passes law enabling partial 'burqa ban'

Amid impasse on Assumption Island project, India and Seychelles agree to work on naval base

Army begins anti-terrorist ops in Kashmir; nine killed

Erdogan extends his 15-year grip on Turkey; wins presidential elections for second time

Brexit: UK citizens march in London demanding second referendum

Seychelles parliament says no to Indian naval base

Trump's trade war heats up with tariffs imposed by EU, India

Kamal Haasan meets Sonia Gandhi: A political alliance in the offing?

Recreational marijuana usage legalised in Canada

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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