Politics
In Talks with 'Like-minded' Parties for Alliance, Says Kamal Haasan Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
Announcing his party's poll assurances, Haasan said MNM is committed to ensuring the dignity and recognition of homemakers. There will be 50 percent reservation for women in the uniform sector. Hostels will be made available in every district for free eme...
'No Place for Dons in UP, Vikas Only Focus': Confident of Winning 2022 Polls, CM Yogi Ready with 5-yr Plan
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath further said that 'hooligan tax' is not collected in UP, and there is no place for criminals in the state.
Budget Nominee Tanden Withdraws Nomination Amid Opposition
President Joe Biden's pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, has withdrawn her nomination after she faced opposition from key Democratic and Republican senators for her controversial tweets.
Highlighting Migrant Workers' Plight, Love Jihad & Corruption, Yogi Adityanath All Set to Push Campaign in Poll-bound Bengal
From being nearly non-existent in Bengal, BJP has emerged as a major political force during 2019 polls. The party bagged 18 of the 42 Parliamentary seats and the contest for 294-seater Assembly is likely to be a bipolar battle.
Senate Confirms Cardona As Biden's Education Secretary
The Senate voted Monday to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Joe Bidens effort to reopen the nations schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Things To Know: States Ease Restrictions Despite Warnings
Here's what's happening Monday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
Free Tamil Nadu Temples From Govt Control if You Want to Win Polls: Sadhguru to Political Parties
Sadhguru said the term ‘secular’ means that state and religion will not interfere in each other’s affairs, a right enjoyed by all religions except the Hindu faith.
Brazil Nears 250,000 Deaths, Virus Still Running Rampant
Rio De Janeiro (AP) Brazil's COVID-19 death toll, at nearly 250,000 on Thursday, is the world's second-highest for the same reason its second wave has yet to fade: Prevention was never made a priority. Since the pandemic's start, Brazil's President Jai...
In Novel Protest, Mamata Banerjee Rides Pillion on Electric Scooter Against Fuel Price Hike
With a placard against the petrol price hike hanging around her neck, helmet-clad Banerjee waved at people on both sides of the road during the five-km-long journey from Hazra More to the state secretariat.
Chief: Capitol Police Were Unsure About Using Force Jan. 6
Police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection did not properly lock down the building and were unsure of the rules for using deadly force against the rioters, according to the acting chief of the Capitol Police.
BJP Wins Both Rajya Sabha Seats in Gujarat Bypolls, Including Ahmed Patel's
Dinesh Anavadiya and Ram Mokariya of the BJP won the two seats. Anavadiya is the state's BJP OBC Morcha president and Mokariya is the founder-chairman of a courier company.
PM Modi Hints Election Commission May Declare Poll Schedule of 5 States By March 7
It’s expected that Elections for Assam, West Bengal, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala will be held in April or May
Bengal FM Accuses Amit Shah of Spreading Misinformation on Fund Disbursement
West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra on Sunday said the state government had received Rs 1.13 lakh crore from the Centre in the last six years, which is "nothing more than one-third of what the Union minister claimed".
Odisha Govt Firm On Satisfying People's Aspiration : Patnaik
Amidst the walkout by Opposition BJP and Congress members, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Saturday assured the Assembly that his government is firmly on the path to create a new and empowered Odisha which will satisfy the aspiration of the people. Patnai...
'Hope They Come to Me With CM Proposal': E Sreedharan on Why BJP Needs New Face, Image in Kerala
E Sreedharan said that the BJP will have come before people with a new image and a new face and explain their ideology to them.
Will Voters Remember? Cruz Trip Tests Durability Of Scandal
Ted Cruz's political career already featured many surprise twists before a jaunt to Mexico this week brought him a new level of notoriety.