Assembly elections 2018: Rahul, Sonia, Priyanka meet Rajasthan, M.P. CM hopefuls
The CM aspirants in Rajasthan (Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot) and Madhya Pradesh (Kamal Nath and Jyotidaridya Scindia) have met Rahul Gandhi and staked their claims even as senior leaders huddled at the residence of Mr. Gandhi, where UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra also participated in the deliberations.
Leaders pay tributes to martyrs of 2001 Parliament attacks
Leaders from across the political spectrum, including President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his predecessor Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, on Thursday remembered and paid homage to the victims of the 2001 Parliament attack. "India gratefully remembers those martyred while defending Parliament from terrorists on this day in 2001.
"Forces of hate and terror targeted what we cherish most -- India's democracy and democratic values. They did not succeed. And we will never let them succeed," the President tweeted. Saluting their valour, Modi said "their heroism inspires every Indian".
TRS leader K. Chandrashekhar Rao sworn in as Telangana CM for second straight term
Telangana Rashtra Samiti president K. Chandrashekhar Rao was on Thursday sworn in as the Chief Minister of Telangana for the second term by Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan.
President Sirisena’s dissolution of Parliament illegal, rules Sri Lanka Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on Wednesday ruled that President Sirisena’s dissolution of Parliament was illegal.The verdict was delivered by a seven-judge bench, seven weeks after Sri Lanka plunged into an unprecedented political crisis , arguably the biggest since the civil war ended a decade ago.
Day after no-confidence vote, British Prime Minister Theresa May heads to Brussels
British Prime Minister Theresa May is heading to Brussels on Thursday to attend an European Union council meeting after Conservative MPs backed her by a majority of 83 in a secret ballot on Wednesday night.
Interpol issues Red Notice against fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi
The Interpol has issued a Red Notice against fugitive billionaire Mehul Choksi in connection with the ₹ 13,578-crore Punjab National Bank fraud, officials said on Thursday.
Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses plea seeking immediate execution of death row convicts
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking directions for the immediate execution of the four men convicted in the Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case of 2012.
Govt owes cash-strapped Air India ₹1,000 crore, says Aviation Minister
The Union government owes cash-strapped Air India ₹1,000.62 crore, Parliament was informed on Thursday.
Allow citizenship to immigrants from Pak., Bangladesh, Afghanistan without question, Meghalaya HC tells Centre
The Meghalaya High Court has asked the Central government to bring in law to let people of religious and ethnic minority communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan get citizenship without any cut-off year or any questions asked.
Aus vs Ind second Test: Kohli upbeat despite Ashwin, Rohit injury blows
Skipper Virat Kohli was undaunted on Thursday despite losing prolific spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and batsman Rohit Sharma to injury as he looks to twist the knife in the second Test against Australia.
Cinema quiz: Senthil and Goundamani
Actors Senthil and Goundamani have been an indispensable part of Tamil cinema for decades, often referred to as India's Laurel and Hardy. How well do you do this iconic duo? Take our quiz to find out. As Goundamani would say, start meesic!
All about the Geminid meteor shower that is set to light up the sky on December 13
You can enjoy the meteor shower display after 10 p.m. IST of December 13 till the early hours the next day.
