Politics
Supreme Court Skeptical About Patent Judge Appointments
The Supreme Court on Monday seemed likely to find that the judges who oversee patent disputes are not properly appointed, a case important to patent holders and inventors including major technology companies.
BJP Writes To ECI, Accuses TMC Ministers Of Violating Model Code Of Conduct
The BJP on Monday wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) alleging that two West Bengal ministers have promised certain benefits to voters in separate incidents after the model code of conduct (MCC) came into force on February 27, and urged the...
Trump Repeats Election Lie, Declares Himself Future Of The Republican Party
Former President Donald Trump on Sunday hinted at a possible run for president again in 2024, attacked President Joe Biden, and repeated his fraudulent claims that he won the 2020 election in his first major appearance since leaving the White House nearly...
Democratic-led House Makes Conservation Push With Lands Bill
The House passed legislation Friday that would create about 1.5 million acres of new wilderness and incorporate nearly 1,200 miles of waterways into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System as Democrats move to protect more public lands with President...
'Shocked' Over Rahul Gandhi's Fisheries Ministry Remark, Says PM Modi, Slams 'North-South' Speech
During his Kerala visit on Tuesday, Gandhi had said he was used to a different type of politics in north India and coming to the southern state was 'very refreshing' as people are interested in 'issues'.
Biden To Press For Funds To Boost Chip Manufacturing Amid Shortfall
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he would seek funding for legislation to supercharge chip manufacturing in the United States as a shortfall of semiconductors has forced U.S. automakers and other manufacturers to cut production.
Puducherry L-G Recommends President's Rule After Congress Loses Power as BJP Says Won't Stake Claim
Puducherry, which is scheduled to go for polls soon, saw political upheaval on Monday when the Congress lost power after it failed to prove majority in a floor test necessitated by its MLAs exiting the party.
BJP to Go to All Constituencies for Bringing People’s Manifesto in West Bengal
BJP President JP Nadda is set to launch the Sonar Bangla crowdsourcing campaign.
Far-right Lawmaker Takes Over Oregon GOP In Larger US Shift
A farright senator who has rebelled against coronavirus restrictions and supported protesters who stormed the Oregon Capitol has been elected chairman of the state Republican Party, showing how the GOP is taking a harderline shift in some states and conti...
Interior Nominee Haaland Vows 'Balance' On Energy, Climate
Deb Haaland, President Joe Biden's nominee to head the Interior Department, says oil and natural gas will continue to play a major role in America for years to come, even as she pledged to be a fierce advocate" for public lands and address climate change.
Private Bill Seeks Freedom For Man Living In Missouri Church
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush introduced legislation Monday to grant permanent residency to Alex Garcia, a Honduran immigrant who has spent more than three years inside a Missouri church to avoid deportation.
No Rules for VIPs? As Maha Cracks Down to Control Covid Surge, Politicians Flout Rules At Wedding
Former BJP MP Dhananjay Mahadik's son's wedding was celebrated on Sunday without following restrictions for the pandemic with top politicians in attendance.
Five Die After Drinking 'SpuriouS Liquor' In Dry Bihar
Five persons have died allegedly after consuming suspected spurious liquor in the past three days in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar where sale and consumption of alcohol are banned. They died after drinking spurious liquor in Dargah village under Kat...
Pelosi Says Bipartisan Panel Should Investigate Capitol Riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that a proposed commission to study what went wrong in the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol must be strongly bipartisan and have the power to subpoena witnesses, similar to a commission that studied the 9/11 te...
Rapid transit: Will be a Candidate in Kerala Polls if BJP Wants, says 'Metro Man' Sreedharan Ahead of Joining the Party
The entry of Sreedharan, who is a living legend for a large section of society for his simple living, dedicated service to the nation and a spotless career with his impeccable track record as an able administrator, comes as a shot in the arm for the state...
'Not a Sudden Decision': Metro Man E Sreedharan to Join BJP During Party's Vijaya Yathra in Kerala
Sreedharan will be formally inducted into the party during the BJP’s Vijaya Yathra being organised from February 21.