Politics

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission's decision to remove him as a "star campaigner" ahead of the by-elections in the state next week. The powerful election body had said the 73-year-old leader's star campaigner status was being revoked for "repeated violation of model code of conduct" and for "complete disregard"...

Kamal Nath is no longer a "star campaigner" in Madhya Pradesh by-polls, the Election Commission ordered today after a series of controversial remarks by the Congress leader. The powerful election body said his star campaigner status was being revoked for "repeated violation of model code of conduct" and for "complete disregard" of warnings to him. If the former chief minister campaigns,...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned on Thursday the recent terrorist attacks in France, including the heinous attack inside a church in Nice, and asserted that India stands with the country in the fight against terrorism. An attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church in the city of Nice on Thursday. "I strongly condemn the recent terrorist...

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi today hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister saying they do not talk of development and issues related to farmers, workers and small businessmen of Bihar. Speaking at a public rally in Darbhanga, Rahul Gandhi said, "Prime Minister does not talk of employment. Nitish Kumar talks of bad things about Tejashwi Yadav's...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning in Bihar's Mithila region today for the ongoing election, referred to the Ram temple in Ayodhya as he outlined his government's work and his coalition's promises for the state. Addressing a joint rally with Nitish Kumar on his second day of campaigning in Bihar, PM Modi began with praise for his critic-turned-ally but his comments...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had strong words for China today and said the US "stands with India to deal with any threat". In the backdrop of India's military stand-off with the Chinese troops at the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, he also expressed his country's support for India in its efforts to "defend its sovereignty".   Mr...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India wants an end to the border tension with China in eastern Ladakh, but at the same time asserted that Indian soldiers will never allow even an inch of the country to be taken away by anyone. The defence minister made the remarks after performing "Shastra Puja" -- the customary worship of weapons...

The flag of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir's will be used by the coalition of all major regional parties which aim to have its status and powers restored, the bloc announced on Saturday. The group will be led by former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and rival Mehbooba Mufti will be his deputy. The "People's Alliance" is an unprecedented...

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, who has made unemployment in Bihar a major poll issue, released the party's poll manifesto today reiterating his promise of 10 lakh jobs and better health infrastructure. He also hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party for trying to "fool people". "Employment and job are different. We're talking about 10 lakh government jobs... Our promise...

Seeking his re-election, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told Americans that he will deliver optimism, opportunity and hope while his Democratic rival Joe Biden will bring in "pessimism, poverty and decline". With less than a fortnight left for the November 3 presidential elections, Trump described it as a vote on "47 years of Biden versus his 47 months as...