Politics
Sasikala to Walk Free Tomorrow After Completing 4-Year Jail Term in Corruption Case
However, Sasikala, who has tested positive for COVID19, will continue to be treated for the infection.
Asian Shares Rise On Recovery Hopes, Markets Eye Earnings
Asian shares rose Monday amid some hopes for recovering economies slammed by the pandemic, as market attention turned to upcoming company earnings.
Bengal CM Only Keen on Appeasing 30 Percent of State's Population: Kailash Vijayvargiya
Vijayvargiya, the saffron party's national general secretary, alleged that the chief minister has only been sensitive to the needs and the interests of 30 per cent of the state's over nine crore people.
'Dignity Cannot Be Taught': TMC Leader Derek O'Brien on 'Jai Shree Ram' Slogan at Netaji Event
Banerjee declined to speak at the event after the slogans were raised in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said such "insult" was unacceptable.
U.S. Senate Confirms Biden Nominee Austin As Defense Secretary
The U.S. Senate on Friday confirmed President Joe Biden's nominee, retired Army General Lloyd Austin, to serve as Secretary of Defense the first Black American in the role.
Majority Of U.S. Senate Approves Biden Nominee Austin To Lead Pentagon
The U.S. Senate on Friday confirmed President Joe Biden's nominee, retired Army General Lloyd Austin, to serve as Secretary of Defense the first Black American in the role.
Equities Dip, Oil Slides As Global Risk Rally Stalls
Global equity benchmarks slipped from record highs and oil prices dipped Friday as weaker economic data in Japan and Europe and concerns that newlyinaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden's stimulus plan may face Republican opposition curbed a weeklong rally...
Amazon Offers Assist With US COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Amazon is offering its colossal operations network and advanced technologies to assist President Joe Biden in his vow to get 100 million COVID19 vaccinations to Americans in his first 100 days in office.
Election Body Chairs Meeting With All Party Leaders to Discuss Preparedness, Grievances Ahead of Bengal Assembly Polls
Earlier today, a full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) held a meeting in Kolkata with top bureaucrats and leaders of all political parties in West Bengal to discuss preparedness and hear grievances/suggestions for the upcoming Assembly Poll...
UP Panchayat Elections 2021: AAP Fields 40 Candidates in Moradabad
This comes after the AAP emerged victorious in the Maharashtra Gram Panchayat polls on Monday. The party has won 70 seats across 13 districts of the state. As many as 300 candidates from the party had fought elections on January 15.
Wanted: Communist Party Leadership To Keep Vietnam In Sweet Spot Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Vietnam's ruling Communist Party gathers for a congress next week that will help shape the country's global role for the next five years, selecting new leaders and setting policy as tensions bubble with Beijing and Joe Biden settles in at the White House.
White House Says $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Proposal Based On Specific Needs
President Joe Biden's proposal for a $1.9 trillion COVID19 relief package was based on an assessment of specific needs, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Wednesday, when asked about Republican objections about the total cost.
MP: 2 FIRs Against 'Tandav' Makers On Plaints Of Hindutva Activists
Two FIRs have been registered against the makers of Amazon Prime web series "Tandav" in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur and Gwalior for allegedly promoting enmity and outraging religious feelings on the complaints lodged by two Hindutva activists, police said o...
Trump Lets Former Aides Immediately Begin Lobbying
In one of his last acts as president, Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a directive allowing his staff to immediately begin lobbying, reversing his own 2017 executive order aimed at stopping his aides from using their influence for personal gain.
MP: Makers Of 'Tandav' Booked On Complaint Of Hindutva Leader
An FIR has been registered against the makers and cast of Amazon Prime web series "Tandav" in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur on the complaint lodged by a functionary of a lesser-known Hindutva outfit for allegedly promoting enmity and outraging religious fee...