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Protests, violence mark Tipu Jayanti; over 100 BJP workers detained at Hubli, bandh in Kodagu

Ant-Tipu Jayanti protesters pelted stones at a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus in Madikere on Friday.

Nov 10, 2017

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Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: Is BJP postponing Winter session of Parliament for key poll?

The BJP may be looking to shorten or postpone the Winter session of Parliament. How does it think this will help its prospects in Gujarat?

Nov 9, 2017

AAP may nominate Raghuram Rajan for Rajya Sabha

At least four or five prominent personalities from varying fields have been approached by the party for the Rajya Sabha membership and the list includes the former RBI governor.

Nov 8, 2017

Trump warns North Korea: Do not underestimate us, do not try us

President Donald Trump had strong words for North Korea in an address to South Koreas parliament during his Asia tour.

Nov 8, 2017

In Gujarat, Manmohan Singh calls demonetisation a disaster

"Does questioning the Goods and Services Tax (GST ) and demonetisation make one a tax evader? This attitude of suspecting everyone to be thief or anti-national is damaging to democratic discourse," the former PM said.

Nov 7, 2017

From drawing Tamil Nadu CM to Salman Khan; here are 5 controversial cartoonists who faced wrath of power

Recently, cartoonist G Bala invited controversy for his caricature of Tamil Nadu CM. Read on to know about others who faced the wrath for their critical strokes.

Nov 6, 2017

UIDAI calls for payments regulator to prevent data theft, monitor digital payments

This development comes when the whole country is debating privacy and the asking serious questions to the government on the validaty of Aadhaar-linking.

Nov 5, 2017

Catalonia crisis: Arrest warrant against Carles Puigdemont; leader may be charged with rebellion and sedition

Tempers flared after news of the arrest warrant against Carles Puigdemont broke and demonstrators raised Catalan flags and slogans against Spain.

Nov 4, 2017

No deadline extension; Aadhaar and mobile number must be linked by February 6, says Centre

The Centre has said that all subscribers must link their numbers with Aadhaar by February 6, failing which the mobile numbers will be deactivated.

Nov 3, 2017

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SC wants special courts and speedy trials for MPs and MLAs in criminal cases; EC bats for lifetime ban

Politics may no longer be a resort for scoundrels as the Supreme Court tries to push through reforms like speedy trial of criminal cases against MPs and MLAs.

Nov 1, 2017

Supreme Court gives Centre 4 weeks to explain why linking Aadhar is necessary for cellphones

Telecoms in the country have been told that they must verify their customers against their Aadhaar, and that no phone connection should be issued without an Aadhaar check.

Oct 30, 2017

SC raps Mamata Banerjee over Aadhaar linking plea, says state can't oppose Centre's move

Mamata Banerjee had said that she would rather not have a phone connection than link it to her Aadhaar card. Here's what the SC told her.

Oct 30, 2017

Somalia: Bombs kill at least 17 people in Mogadishu; al Shabaab claims responsibility

Two car bombs killed at least 17 people in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Saturday. Read to know more.

Oct 29, 2017

Catalonia declares independence from Spain

Catalan Parliament voted Friday to declare independence from Spain, prompting the Spanish Senate to invoke Article 155 of the constitution. This article allows the Spanish government to adopt the necessary means to force an autonomous community to comply with the general interests of Spain

Oct 28, 2017

Thousands rally against Catalan independence in Barcelona

Catalonia declares independence from Spain, direct Madrid rule looms

The independence motion was passed in the 135-strong assembly with 70 votes in favfavour0 against and 2 blank ballots, the assembly's speaker said.

Oct 27, 2017

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