Politics
As West Bengal Goes to Polls in Last Phase, All Eyes on This TMC Strongman and Birbhum
Mamata Banerjee has not let go of strongman Anubrata Mondal despite controversies and allegations of political killings.
Washington Helping Kabul Replace Departing U.S. Contractors: Envoy
The United States is helping to find replacements for American contractors who provide vital services to the Kabul government but must leave Afghanistan under a 2020 agreement, U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said on Tuesday.
BJP Candidate Injured In Clash With Mob In Kolkata
Several people including BJP candidate for the Kashipur-Belgachia assembly constituency, Sibaji Sinha Roy, were injured after a clash broke out between activists of the saffron party and a group of people in Kolkata on Friday evening, police said....
SC Sen. Tim Scott To Deliver GOP's Rebuttal To Biden Address
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will deliver Republicans rebuttal to President Joe Bidens joint address to Congress.
Facing Backlash, UP Govt Revises COVID-19 Patients Admission Policy
The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday revised its order enabling admission of COVID-19 patients in private hospitals with referral of the Integrated COVID Command Center (ICCC) after facing criticism from several quarters. According to the rules,...
Rahul Gandhi Lying About Cancelling His Poll Meetings, Had No Schedule in Bengal Anyway: Vijayvargiya
Vijayvargiya also said that even if the entire Congress campaigns in West Bengal or does not do so, it will not impact the poll equations in the state as this party is not in the poll race in that state.
Judge In Chauvin Trial Calls Waters' Comments 'Abhorrent'
The judge overseeing the trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd on Monday called recent comments from a California congresswoman abhorrent," saying they could lead to a verdict being appealed and overturned.
In a First, Samajwadi Party Founder Mulayam Singh Could Not Cast His Vote in UP Panchayat Polls Amid Covid Scare
. According to family sources, the 81-year-old so far has never missed voting in any election.
Tirupati Bypolls Conclude with Nearly 64% Turnout amid High Drama Over Rigging Allegations by Oppn
Taking serious note of it, the Election Commission directed the collectors of Chittoor and SPS Nellore districts to crack down on the bogus voters and ensure fair poll.
Raul Castro Confirms He's Resigning, Ending Long Era In Cuba
Havana (Cuba) (AP) Raul Castro said Friday he is resigning as head of Cuba's Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution. The 89-year-old Castro made the announcement Friday...
Biden Works To Balance Civil Rights And Criminal Justice
On one end of Pennsylvania Avenue, he mourned with the family of a fallen police officer. On the other, he pledged to help end the epidemic of Black men being killed by police.
'Has No Decision-making Authority': Punjab CM Rules Out Prashant Kishor's Role in Ticket Distribution
There are set norms and patterns for ticket allocation in the Congress, which are followed in all elections in all states, said Captain Amarinder.
The Ire of Chhote Nawab: Why Mir Jafar's Family is Miffed with the TMC
In rally after rally, Mamata Banerjee has referred to those who quit her party to join the BJP, as "Mir Jafar", suggesting that they are traitors.
Biden Nominee Wormuth Would Be First Woman To Lead Army
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Christine Wormuth, a former senior Pentagon official, to be the first woman to lead the Army, the White House said Monday.
Sympathy Points Earned or Personal Charisma Lost? A Month On, Decoding Mamata’s Wheelchair Campaign
Politicians such as Kejriwal have learnt it the hard way that attacking Modi personally, or making it a direct showdown with the PM, is counterproductive.
One Dead, Several Injured As Violence Marks Polling Day in Kerala
Incidents of violence were reported across the state, from Kasargod to Thiruvananthapuram, in the last 12 hours. One person died in Kannur.