Politics

Manmohan Singh to attend Kartarpur Corridor inauguration: Qureshi

Cong leaders wish former PM Manmohan Singh on birthday

11:53 am September 26, 2019

New Delhi: Top Congress leaders on Thursday wished former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his birthday and recalled his dedication and selfless service to nation building. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished good health and happiness to Singh, who turned 87 today. “On his birthday, let us acknowledge Dr Manmohan Singh Ji’s selfless service, dedication & […]

Embattled Israeli PM Netanyahu fights for survival in do-over election

2:15 pm September 15, 2019

Jerusalem: A visibly frantic Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the fight of his political life as the country heads to national elections for the second time this year. With Netanyahu locked in a razor tight race and facing the likelihood of criminal corruption charges, a decisive victory in Tuesday’s vote may be the only […]

Mamata presents vote on account for Rs 2.99 lakh cr in House, oppn parties boycott speech

Mamata expresses commitment to farmers welfare and promoting industry

4:02 pm September 14, 2019

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed commitment to the welfare of peasants and also to promote industry in the state, while celebrating the third anniversary of distribution of parchas (documents) to farmers of Singur, whose land was forcibly acquired by the Left Front government for Tata’s Nano factory,. The Trinamool Congress […]

British Indian cricketer Monty Panesar eyes world of politics

11:14 am September 14, 2019

London: Former England off-spinner Monty Panesar, who recently turned author with his book ‘The Full Monty’, has spoken of plans to take on the world of politics, possibly as a future Mayor of London. The 37-year-old spinner, who had handed over copies of his book to the Indian cricket team during their UK tour for […]

US concerned by China's ongoing attempts to 'intimidate' neighbours: White House

Ex-Pentagon chief Jim Mattis says bitter politics threaten US

9:14 pm August 28, 2019

WASHINGTON: Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warns in a book excerpt of the bitter political divisions that seem to be tearing apart American society, echoing themes he often cited before he resigned from the Trump administration in protest. The retired Marine general, who quit in December amid policy disagreements with President Donald Trump, says he […]