Politics
Shares Rise As Cyclical Stocks Provide Support; Yields Climb
A gauge of global equity markets snapped a threeday losing streak to inch higher on Friday as investors sold technology shares and rotated into economically sensitive cyclical stocks in anticipation the U.S. economy will boom on pentup demand once the cor...
3 More Congress MLAs to Quit in Puducherry, Govt Sure to Lose Trust Vote, Says BJP
BJP in-charge of the Union Territory, Nirmal Kumar Surana said the other two Congress MLAs — Malladi Krishna Rao and A John Kumar — would join the J P Nadda-led party.
Congress Promises 'Dating Destinations' for Youth in Manifesto for VMC Polls, BJP Sees 'Love Jihad'
Responding to the barbs of the BJP, Vadodara Congress president Prashant Patel, who released the manifesto, said, “The idea behind the promise is to give the weaker section of the society the space to unwind and relax. Those who can afford to go to cafes...
Nestle Selling North American Bottled-water Brands For $4.3B
Global food giant Nestle is selling its bottled-water brands in North America for $4.3 billion to a pair of private-equity firms that hope to reinvigorate sales.
Mamata Accuses Railways of Security Lapses After Minister Hossain Hurt in Bomb Blast at Station
Jakir Hossain, a popular minister, was working actively against the cow smugglers in the bordering areas of Murshidabad.
Rush Limbaugh, ‘voice Of American Conservatism,’ Has Died
Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who ripped into liberals and laid waste to political correctness with a captivating brand of malice that made him one of the most powerful voices on the American right, influencing the rightward push of conservatism and...
Unrestrained Transport Mafia Resulted in Sidhi Bus Accident, Alleges Kamal Nath
Though the bus which met with the accident on Tuesday had a valid fitness certificate and insurance cover, it was taking an alternate route against norms due to a traffic jam. It had irregular permit for 138 km despite being eligible for up to 75 km permi...
Riot Lawsuit Just Part Of Trump's Post-impeachment Problems
Acquitted by the Senate of inciting the U.S. Capitol insurrection last month, former President Donald Trump faces more fallout from the unrest, including a lawsuit from a congressman Tuesday. But his biggest legal problems might be the ones that go much f...
Israel Hints It May Not Engage Biden On Iran Nuclear Strategy
Israel held out the possibility on Tuesday it would not engage with U.S. President Joe Biden on strategy regarding the Iranian nuclear programme if he returns to a 2015 deal with Tehran.
Badruddin Ajmal is Not Anti-Hindu, BJP is More Communal: Assam Cong Chief
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Ripun Bora also exuded confidence that the Congress-led alliance will oust the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from power and form the next government in the northeastern state.
I Am Extremist in Protecting Indian, Assamese Culture: Himanta
Accusing Ajmal of trying to do something alien to Assamese culture, Sarma, the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor, said he will talk about politics of identity till the Lok Sabha MP and opposition leader is in the political scene.
Dushyant's Resignation in My Pocket, Says Father Ajay Chautala Amid Centre's Tussle With Farmers
Ajay Chautala's statement comes three weeks ahead of Haryana’s upcoming Budget Session and amid rising pressure from protesting farmers and JJP leaders to pull the party out of its alliance with the BJP.
2 Impeachment Trials, 2 Escape Hatches For Donald Trump
Donald Trump's first impeachment trial centered on a phone call Americans never heard with the leader of a country very far away. The trial went on for two weeks of hesaidshesaid. There was a mountain of evidence to pore over but not one drop of blood to...
Trump Remains Dominant Force In GOP Following Acquittal
The Republican Party still belongs to Donald Trump.
Trump Lawyers Portray Impeachment Trial As Democratic Score-settling
Donald Trump's lawyers said on Friday Democrats had provided no evidence the former president incited last month's deadly U.S. Capitol riot and had used his second impeachment trial to settle political scores.
Trial Highlights: Trump Grievances And The Word 'Fight'
In a whirlwind defense, Donald Trump's impeachment attorneys aired a litany of grievances Friday, arguing the former president bore no responsibility for the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol while accusing Democrats of hatred and hypocrisy.