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Parliamentarians throw pig meat at each other in Taiwan [here's why]

The easing of restrictions on imports of American pork and beef, effectively removes one of the major obstacles to a US-Taiwan bilateral free trade agreement.

Nov 28, 2020

Constitution Day of India: What is Samvidhan Diwas; history and facts about this day

On this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India formally adopted the Constitution of India that came into force on 26 January 1950.

Nov 26, 2020

Who is Gaurav Sharma; Indian-origin doctor elected MP in New Zealand

This man hailing from Himachal, who still speaks 'Pahari' language at home and loves gol gappas, defeated five other candidates to win the student election at the University of Auckland Medical School.

Nov 25, 2020

Delhi woman calls off wedding, flees to pursue higher education; seeks refuge against family

In the email addressed to Delhi Commission for Women, Sheena Choudhary alleges that, in her family, instances of physical violence are not uncommon against girls for not obeying.

Nov 25, 2020

In UK, this MP demands separate Ministry for men [reactions]

Leading a debate on the occasion of International Men's Day in the House of Commons, Conservative British MP Ben Bradley pushed the issue of challenges faced by men on the table and called for a separate 'Ministry for men'.

Nov 20, 2020

House of Lords reject Article 50 Brexit trigger again

Accused of sexual assault, Lord Ahmed retires from House of Lords to escape due expulsion

In 2019, Lord Ahmed was accused of exploiting his position to "pursue sex" with Tahira Zaman, two years ago, who asked him for help".

Nov 18, 2020

'Futile anti-India propaganda exercise': India slams Pak for deliberate attempt to shift focus from internal failures

India has slammed a recent press conference by Pakistan's Foreign Ministry and the Establishment calling it, "Yet another futile anti-India propaganda exercise".

Nov 16, 2020

'True Messiah of poor': PM Modi pays tribute to Birsa Munda | Know more about the freedom fighter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Jharkhand's people on its Statehood Day and also paid tributes to 19th century freedom fighter and tribal leader Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary.

Nov 15, 2020

Twitter under fire for Leh map error, briefly removing Amit Shah's profile pic

#TwitterBan trended on the microblogging site on Thursday after news reports said the government has sought a reply from it over showing Leh as part of Jammu and Kashmir, and briefly removing Amit Shah's profile photo.

Nov 13, 2020

K'taka CM Yeddiyurappa scotches rumours about his son contesting from Basavakalyan

Karnataka Chief Minister, B. S. Yeddyurappa said on Tuesday that his son B. Y. Vijayendra will not contest in any by-elections in the state instead he will continue to work for the party.

Nov 11, 2020

After UP and Haryana, 'love jihad' rhetoric hits Mangaluru

Opposition parties have criticised Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurapp's announcement of brining in a law against so-called "love jihad".

Nov 8, 2020

US Elections 2020: Joe Biden-Kamala Harris defeat Donald Trump, Bollywood and politicians rejoice their victory

Bollywood and Politicians laud Joe Biden becoming the 46th President of United States defeating Donald Trump, and Kamala Harris becomes the first woman in American history ever to run on a successful presidential ticket.

Nov 7, 2020

Looted crores in flood relief's name; Telangana Congress accuses TRS leaders

The Congress leader alleged that the leaders of the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) "looted" crores of rupees meant for the flood victims, distributing it among its cadres in view of the ensuing elections to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).

Nov 7, 2020

Next target of Kangana Ranaut is Canadian PM Justin Trudeau [here's why]

Kangana Ranaut is known for being fearlessly vociferous about her opinion and this time she has not even spared Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his recent statement on Charlie Hebdo.

Nov 1, 2020

Sports Minister assures help to ailing hockey Olympian MP Singh

Singh, 58, lives in NOIDA, which falls under Gautam Buddha Nagar constituency, from where Mahesh Sharma has been elected to Parliament.

Oct 29, 2020

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