- Flayed for 'ungrateful' Tamils remark, Pon Radhakrishnan backtracks 17 Sep 2019 22:18 CHENNAI: BJP senior and former Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan kicked up a controversy by calling Tamils “ungrateful” but later clarified that he had not meant the seven to eight crore Tamils but only those who played politics over the Tamil language. …
- India, Pakistan should explore space diplomacy for peace: Pakistan astronaut 17 Sep 2019 14:43 Dubai: Pakistan's first female astronaut Namira Salim, who made headlines last week for congratulating India on the Chandrayaan-2 mission, has said the South Asia region could benefit from innovative space diplomacy. "It is from space that we can …
- Malaysian PM refutes India's claims; says PM Modi did not ask for Zakir Naik's extradition 17 Sep 2019 10:03 Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia.Twitter Refuting India's earlier claims, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did …
- Periyar, the face of caste equality and Dravidian pride, turns 141 today 17 Sep 2019 09:51 Mumbai: On Tuesday, hashtag 'HBDPERIYAR141' was among the top trending in India. The hashtag was used to wish happy birthday to Periyar or E V Ramasamy, the pioneer of the Dravidian movement. Periyar's philosophy and action revolved around …
- Malaysian PM takes new stand on Zakir Naik, said ‘India hasn’t insisted’ on his extradition 17 Sep 2019 09:30 ‘We are trying to find a place where he can go but no one wants to accept him,’ Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad said. New Delhi: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who seemed reluctant to extradite controversial preacher Zakir Naik a few months back, …
- India didn't ask for Zakir Naik's custody, says Malaysian PM 17 Sep 2019 09:19 Image Source : PTI India didn't ask for Zakir Naik, says Malaysian PM Rejecting India's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked Malaysia for controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's custody, PM Mahathir Mohamad said not many …
- India, JK people happy with scrapping of special status 17 Sep 2019 07:29 Image Source : PTI India, J-K people happy with scrapping of special status: JP Nadda BJP working president J P Nadda here on Monday claimed that the entire country were happy with the scrapping of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Even people of …
- Join BJP, N Chandrababu Naidu's exit advice 17 Sep 2019 00:39 Hyderabad: Former chief minister and Telugu Desam president N. Chandrababu Naidu is giving tacit equivalents of ‘no objection certificates’ to party leaders in both the Telugu states, but with a caveat — join the BJP but not the YSRC in AP or the TRS in …
- Politics, verbal duel hot up again over NRC 17 Sep 2019 00:12 The fortnight after the August 31 publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam has seen politics over the issue hotting up in neighbouring West Bengal, and the war of words between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Mamata Banerjee- …
- Kamal, Vijay, Suriya talk against it, Ajith fans decide against it 16 Sep 2019 21:00 If you are a keen follower of news, you would have guessed by this time about what we are talking. Yes, many actors including top stars Kamal Haasan, Vijay and Suriya have asked their fans not to erect banners or cutouts henceforth. Their announcements …
- Hindi Row: K'taka CM Yediyurappa Says His Govt Committed To Promoting Kannada, State Culture 16 Sep 2019 15:13 Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa is the latest leader to have waded into the choppy waters of politics over language. On Monday, Yediyurappa said all the official languages in our country are equal, days after Home Minister Amit Shah said India …
- India detains prominent Kashmiri leader under law critics call draconian 16 Sep 2019 11:50 NEW DELHI — Indian authorities have charged Farooq Abdullah, the most senior mainstream politician in Kashmir and a serving member of the Indian Parliament, under a controversial law that allows detentions of up to two years without trial. The detention of …
- 'Former Andhra speaker Kodela Siva Prasad Rao commits suicide': BJP 16 Sep 2019 09:00 BJP Chief Spokesperson, K. Krishna Saagar Rao in a statement said, 'I believe this forced death is a testimony to the ongoing bitter and contemptuous politics of Andhra Pradesh. It's quite unfortunate.' (Photo: ANI) New Delhi: Former Andhra …
- India’s Democratic Dictatorship 16 Sep 2019 04:10 September 16, 2019 The Daily Star The government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed a hundred days of its second term. Photo: Reuters Shashi Tharoor Amid much fanfare, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has completed a …
- Pakistani cleric Tahirul Qadri quits politics, resigns from party 15 Sep 2019 12:30 Pakistani cleric Tahirul Qadri Fiery Pakistani cleric Tahirul Qadri on Saturday announced his decision to quit politics and resigned as the chairman of his Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) party. Qadri, 68, who is based in Canada, made the announcement through …
- Embattled Israeli PM, Netanyahu fights for survival in do-over election 15 Sep 2019 11:03 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 …
- Gurpreet Singh: Conservative candidate Harpreet Singh stands out for his vocal criticism of repression in India 15 Sep 2019 09:04 As we head toward the next federal election on October 21, not many candidates are taking the current situation in India seriously. Nor are they talking about its impact on Canadian politics. Under the right-wing Hindu nationalist government led by Prime …
- How Bangladeshi photojournalist Shahidul Alam beat his India visa denial - The Week 15 Sep 2019 07:53 Disinviting international authors and artists, producing culturally provocative works, is often employed as a tool of censorship. Last-minute visa cancellation is one such method. While most invitees to concerts, talks and festivals are forced to backtrack …
- From India to Britain, every citizen is harmed by anti-migrant hostility | Kenan Malik 15 Sep 2019 06:53 In the Indian state of Assam, the authorities are building detention camps for “illegal immigrants”, most of whom are Indian citizens. In South Africa, hundreds of Nigerian workers have been airlifted home as anti-migrant violence spirals out of control. …
- Taking a bow since 1962 - mumbai guide 15 Sep 2019 03:32 Jini Dinshaw celebrated her 90th birthday on August 9 during an orchestral rehearsal. It was all in a day's work and she laughs about it. Four weeks later, the Bombay Chamber Orchestra (BCO) opened to a full house at the Sophia Bhabha Auditorium. …
- 9 Will we ever transcend the politics of race and religion? David Dass, 2019-09-15 07:18:00+08:00 15 Sep 2019 02:16 COMMENT | Sunni Muslims fight Shite Muslims. The Islamic States kills those who are not Muslims or enslaves them and declares war on all infidels. Buddhists in Myanmar oppress and kill the Rohingya Muslims. Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East …
- ‘China way or democracy? India will decide Net fate’ 14 Sep 2019 23:26 The Indian Express Adda with Nick Clegg, Vice President of Global Affairs and Communications, Facebook & Former Deputy PM of the United Kingdom in conversation with Anant Goenka Executive Director, The Indian Express Group and Shubhajit Roy,Senior …
- South India miffed over Amit Shah's 'one nation, one language' agenda on Hindi Diwas 14 Sep 2019 10:58 Amit ShahReuters On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Union Home Minister Amit Shah openly campaigned for 'one nation, one language' agenda, saying that Hindi is the only language that can unite India. In a tweet on Saturday morning, the home minister …
- England Cricketer Monty Panesar Eyes World Of Politics 14 Sep 2019 06:49 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. (Ashes Day 2 Report | Cricket News) The 37-year-old …
- Sackler Family, Felicity Huffman, Peanuts: Your Friday Evening Briefing 14 Sep 2019 04:38 (Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.) Good evening. Here’s the latest. 1. The family at the center of the opioid crisis was accused of moving vast sums of money through Swiss bank accounts. Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, …
- Why playing politics with housing market is a dangerous game 13 Sep 2019 23:39 After taking a few months to get a feel for the place, one of the first things Evan Siddall did as president of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. was gather his leadership team to rewrite the agency’s mission statement. Siddall’s previous job was as a …
- Muslims are over 16 Cr, why they still fear? wonders RSS leader Siasat Daily 13 Sep 2019 16:39 New Delhi (India): Calling Mughal prince Dara Shikoh an epitome of Indianness, senior RSS functionary Krishna Gopal said on Wednesday that had he been the emperor in place of Aurangzeb, Islam could have flourished more in India. Speaking at a symposium on …
- Mumbai residents win govt housing lottery and spend more on kids education, jobs- Study 13 Sep 2019 16:37 Text Size: A- A+ Programmes involving sale of subsidised houses to lower-middle-class households have been spearheaded in all major Indian cities by state-level development boards. These boards were created under India’s Second Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) …
- Priyanka Gandhi appeals Finance Minister to rise above politics and acknowledge 'slowdown' 13 Sep 2019 11:17 Image Source : FILE Priyanka Gandhi Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday attacked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not acknowledging that there was a "slowdown", saying she needs to get over "politicking" about the …
- India builds detention camps for 1.9m Muslims in Assam 13 Sep 2019 02:43 India builds detention camps for 1.9m Muslims in Assam GOHATI/HELD SRINAGAR: The Indian government is building mass detention camps after almost two million people were told they could be effectively stripped of citizenship. Around 1.9m Muslims in the …
- KCR gifts ally MIM PAC chairman post 12 Sep 2019 23:34 Hyderabad: In politics, the impossible is always a possibility. In the same vein, the prestigious post of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman will be given to the MIM. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has decided to appoint various Assembly …
- Houston’s Indian Muslims rise above divisive politics 12 Sep 2019 18:27 From L to R, Col. Raj Bhalla (founding member of IMAGH), Dr. Anupam Ray (Consul General of India in Houston), Munir Ibrahim (President, IMAGH), Latafath Hussain (Past President, IMAGH). Picture taken at the IMAGH Annual Eid Milan Gala 2019. by Haider Kazim …
- Economic situation grim, but Centre indulging in vendetta politics: Sonia 12 Sep 2019 11:16 New Delhi: Launching a scathing attack on the Centre, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said the economic situation in the country is very grim, but the government is indulging in unprecedented 'vendetta politics'. In a party meeting in …
- A Doll's House review – Ibsen's classic shrewdly reimagined in colonial India 12 Sep 2019 09:28 Tanika Gupta has transposed Ibsen’s seminal play to 1879 Calcutta and the result is multilayered, massively intelligent and moving. In Gupta’s version, colonial politics are inescapably intertwined with an inflexible patriarchy and, although I have the odd …
- European experts support India's move on Kashmir 12 Sep 2019 07:06 Geneva [Switzerland], Sept 11 (ANI): The scrapping of Article 370 is India's internal matter and the move would create more economic opportunities for the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the long run, experts from Europe said on Wednesday. "The …
- Mamata's TMC to hold protest against NRC, 'divisive politics of BJP' in Bengal 12 Sep 2019 06:24 Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday would lead a protest march against the final list of National Register of Citizens. Over 19 lakh citizens were not included in the final NRC. A total of 3,30,27,661 people had applied to be …
- Which part is in India and not in India- make it clear for the next generation. This is what the government is trying to do right now - Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev 12 Sep 2019 03:39 Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev spoke to ET on why he thinks revitalising the Cauvery and other rivers is necessary to prevent mass migration. On the clampdown in J&K, he says sovereignty issues of a nation must be addressed before we …
- Trade minister rebukes India on sugar subsidy 12 Sep 2019 03:05 Sep 11, 2019 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Trade Minister Simon Evans has criticised India over its latest sugar subsidy, stating its policies are out of line with its international trade obligations. The 62.68 billion rupee ($1.27 …
- Grumblings in TRS are music to Naidu's ears 12 Sep 2019 01:08 ADILABAD: Taking advantage of the dissent that has cropped up in the Telangana Rashtra Samiti, the Telugu Desam is looking to revive itself in Telangana. It is said that ‘self-respect’ for the downtrodden will be the mantra of the party’s revival in …
- India's Kashmir move: Two perspectives 11 Sep 2019 22:53 Image copyright Abid Bhat Image caption Article 370 granted special status for the part of Kashmir India controls India's decision to revoke Article 370, a constitutional provision that granted special status for the part of Kashmir it controls, …
- A school where Muslims and Hindus pray together stirs strife in divided India 11 Sep 2019 20:19 Students take part in the morning prayer ceremony at the Chacha Nehru School in Aligarh, India. RNS photo by Priyadarshini Sen ALIGARH, India (RNS) — Every morning at the Chacha Nehru School, 10-year-old Mahanand recites verses from the Quran to a roomful …
- India fifth-most dangerous country in the world for foreigners: report reveals 11 Sep 2019 15:32 India is the fifth-most dangerous country in the world for foreigners, according to a new report released by Inter Nations, a leading network for guidance to expats around the world. In the Expat Insider Survey 2019, India is ranked fifth from bottom in …
- PPP won’t be part of Fazl’s ‘dharna politics’ 11 Sep 2019 13:42 by Staff Report , (Last Updated 8 seconds ago) JAMSHORO: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday said that his party would not physically participate in Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s …
- Ex-Pakistan lawmaker from PM Imran Khan's party seeks asylum in India 11 Sep 2019 13:41 Baldev Kumar (main picture), a former legislator from Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, has sought asylum in India for himself and his family. Kumar, a former member of the provincial assembly from the minority …
- Pugazhendi set to leave AMMK, TTV to lose another strongman 11 Sep 2019 13:23 TTV Dhinakaran AMMK is set to lose yet another prominent ‘wicket’ in the coming days as strongman V Pugazhendi is said to be contemplating quitting due to differences with the leadership. Pugazhendi, AMMK spokesperson and secretary to party’s Karnataka …
- Chandrababu Naidu put under house arrest 11 Sep 2019 09:26 AMARAVATI: Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday made a vain bid to venture out of his house at Undavalli here to proceed to Palnadu region in Guntur district as part of his 'Chalo Atmakuru' call against alleged eviction of some …
- JNU Will Survive Morons, For Resistance To Tyranny, Ignorance Is At Core Of Its DNA 11 Sep 2019 09:25 Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration is unique. Perhaps even matchless in the history of education. We have heard numerous stories of varsity administrations making tireless efforts to improve academic standards, minimize violence and public …
- Urmila Matondkar resigns from Indian Congress citing 'petty politics' 11 Sep 2019 08:37 PHOTO: FILE Bollywood actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar threw in the towel on the political scene after she resigned from Indian congress. Her decision to quit the party in Maharashtra merely five months after she joined in March ahead of the Lok …
- The Anarchy by William Dalrymple review – the East India Company and corporate excess 11 Sep 2019 06:55 About a century ago, a series of giant murals was unveiled in the Palace of Westminster depicting the “Building of Britain”, which bounded in eight set-pieces from King Alfred’s long-ships beating back the Danes in 877 to bewigged parliamentarians …
- Former PTI MPA Baldev Kumar seeks political asylum in India 11 Sep 2019 06:06 — Accuses government of ‘mistreating’ minorities in Pakistan — Prime suspect in Sardar Soran Singh murder case, Kumar replaced him as MPA upon death as per law PESHAWAR: Former Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) MPA Baldev Kumar, who was nominated in the …
- Apple Launches iPhones 11 Series; Apple Revelas Prices iPhone Pro Max At Rs 1,09900 - India Today 11 Sep 2019 05:59 Apple has launched the iPhone 11 series in 3 new phones. Apple reveals Apple India pockets, iPhone 11 prices start from Rs64 thousand. #Apple #iPhone11 Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you' …
- Told Urmila Matondkar To Keep Away From Internal Politics: Sanjay Nirupam 11 Sep 2019 05:35 Sanjay Nirupam has asked Urmila Matondkar to reconsider her decision to leave the Congress party Mumbai: Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam on Tuesday requested Urmila Matondkar not to resign from the party due to "petty politics". This comes after …
- Boris Johnson is the latest to be injected with virus of strongman politics 11 Sep 2019 04:04 The UK prime minister is hinting heavily that he is prepared to break the law, rather than obey parliament and request an extension to Britain’s membership of the EU BL PREMIUM 10 September 2019 - 12:55 Gideon Rachman Donald Trump, Jair Bolsonaro, Rodrigo …
- Kin not spared, D K Shivakumar daughter summoned by ED 11 Sep 2019 01:28 Bengaluru: After arresting Congress strongman and former minister D.K. Shivakumar in a money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has now brought his family members under its scanner and served summons to his 22 –year- old daughter, Aishwarya …
- Amazon Prime Video releases the trailer of the drama-thriller and Amazon Original Series – The Family Man 11 Sep 2019 00:13 Created by dynamic duo Raj & DK (Raj Nidimoru & Krishna DK), The Family Man is set to release on September 20, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video across 200 countries and territories.~ Family Man marks the digital debut of Padma Shri awardee and …
- Actor-Turned-Politician Urmila Matondkar Quits Congress, Cites 'Petty In-House Politics' As Reason 10 Sep 2019 21:32 Trouble continues to mount on Maharashtra Congress as actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar resigned as a party member on Tuesday, citing " petty in-house politics" as the primary reason. In a statement, Matondkar said: "My political and …
- Milind Deora backs Urmila Matondkar, targets North Mumbai leaders 10 Sep 2019 21:23 Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Sept 10 (ANI): Former Mumbai Congress chief Milind Deora on Tuesday backed Urmila Matondkar, who resigned citing "petty in-house fightings", and said, in an apparent reference to Sanjay Nirupam, that party leaders …
- Former PTI lawmaker Baldev Kumar seeks political asylum in India 10 Sep 2019 19:53 Former PTI lawmaker Baldev Kumar is seeking political asylum in India and has accused the Imran Khan-led government of mistreating minorities in Pakistan. Kumar is currently in India on a three-month visa for medical treatment of his 12-year-old daughter …
- 'Our phones have a longer life-cycle for Indian users': OnePlus Founder & CEO Pete Lau - Forbes India 10 Sep 2019 17:40 Image: Harsha Vadlamani for Forbes India OnePlus founder Pete Lau talks in Chinese, but has a fluent understanding of what, how and why Indians buy. “When it comes to upgrading, Indians give their older phones to their family members. This is one of the …
- Disappointed with in-house politics, Urmila Matondkar quits Congress 10 Sep 2019 13:16 Mumbai: After six months of joining the Indian National Congress, Urmila Matondkar has called it quits from the party on Tuesday citing in-house politics within its Mumbai unit. The party which has seen many leaders deserting it and shifting sides in …
- Actor Urmila Matondkar resigns from Congress after five months, cites petty in-house politics 10 Sep 2019 11:14 NET Bureau In another blow to the Congress in Maharashtra, Bollywood actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar on Tuesday resigned from the party. Urmila Matondkar’s decision to resign from the Congress comes merely five months after she joined the party in …
- British Airways Strike Continues For 2nd Day; Cancels 1700 Flights & 2 Lakh Passengers Suffer - India Today 10 Sep 2019 08:44 British Airways cancel at Heathrow Airport London, 2 lakh passengers suffers due to cancel of 100% of flights. Upto 1700 flights have been cancelled, London goes haywire. #BritishAirways #london Watch the latest live English news and updates on India Today …
- Mental health may hurt India to tune of $1.03 trillion; here's a dose for cos 10 Sep 2019 07:38 A study by a mental health charity in the UK revealed that the most stressful thoughts in people’s minds are work-related. Mental health conditions are the second biggest cause of absences from work and result in the loss of 15.4 million work days annually …
- Why Kashmir is casting a shadow on India and Russia’s ties 10 Sep 2019 06:08 India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Vladivostok on September 4-5 has turned out to be anticlimactic. The main outcome of the event could be, arguably, that Modi can now add Vladivostok to the exotic destinations he’s toured so far such as Ulan …
- Israel’s Arms Sales To India: Bedrock Of A Strategic Partnership 10 Sep 2019 05:38 September 9, 2019 Observer Research Foundation By Harsh V. Pant and Ambuj Sahu Bilateral relations between India and Israel today stand at a unique juncture. The paradigm shift occurred two years ago, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2017 became …
- Sierra Leone’s Entry Visa waiver – What it means for national security 10 Sep 2019 05:02 Abayomi Tejan: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 9 September 2019: The government of Sierra Leone has waived the requirement for a prospective visitor to the country to first apply for an Entry Visa before travelling. The government’s press release states that it’s …
- Politics heats up over 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak 10 Sep 2019 04:24 Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s reaction came a day after CM Capt Amarinder Singh rejected the SGPC’s charges. The politics over the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev took a fresh turn Monday with Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur …
- Back In BJP, Ex-Governor Kalyan Singh Asks Opposition To Clarify Stand On Ram Temple 10 Sep 2019 03:37 Completing his term as Rajasthan governor, a constitutional post that protected him from facing trial in the Babri Masjid demolition case, Kalyan Singh on Monday challenged opposition parties to clarify their stand on the construction of a Ram temple at …
- India: MRG joins 124 NGOs condemning mass-disenfranchisement in Assam 09 Sep 2019 16:37 On 31 August 2019, the Indian state of Assam published the final version of the Assam National Register of Citizens (NRC). An act of mass deprivation of nationality, the NRC excludes 1,906,657 residents – approximately 6% of the population of Assam – …
- ‘India’s attempt highlighted its engineering prowess’: Global media on Chandrayaan-2 setback 09 Sep 2019 15:38 Officials watch live telecast of Chandrayaan 2 at ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) prior to the soft landing of Vikram module of Chandrayaan 2 on the lunar surface, in Bengaluru, Saturday. (Photo: Twitter/PTI) India’s hopes to touch …
- DUSU polls: progressive politics or tokenism? 09 Sep 2019 14:52 Signs of the upcoming Delhi University Students’ Union elections can be seen at every corner of North Campus. Campaign posters and pamphlets urging students to “Join ABVP” or “Join NSUI” cover billboards, university walls, and litter the roads. Ahead of …
- The problem of skilling India 09 Sep 2019 13:44 The Modi government assumed that this problem crystallised because the trained youth were not well-trained enough.(Illustration by CR Sasikumar) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his recent Independence Day speech, said, “We need to worry about population …
- Can India's richest man take on Amazon and Walmart? 09 Sep 2019 12:16 "It's early days for e-commerce in India with several companies pursuing different strategies, and this competition is good for customers," said an Amazon spokesperson in response to questions about Reliance's push into online shopping. …
- India looks at open, balanced Indo-Pacific region: S Jaishankar 09 Sep 2019 11:09 SINGAPORE: India looks at an open, inclusive and balanced region connected by secure seas, integrated by trade and investment, underpinned by the rule of law, External Affairs Minister S Jaishanakar said on Monday, as he sought Singapore's support in …
- Will global politics be a factor in the 2019 election campaign? 09 Sep 2019 10:28 But that could change. Kurl and others say global politics is unquestionably a factor when voters look at party leaders to take their measure in order to decide who can be trusted to reflect, give voice to, and stand up for Canadian interests. Politicians …
- Can India’s richest man take on Amazon and Walmart? 09 Sep 2019 09:38 MUMBAI — He is the richest man in Asia, an industrialist who built an energy giant, launched a nationwide telecom network and lives in his very own skyscraper. But Mukesh Ambani’s next gambit may be his most audacious yet — and it will put him on a …
- Social, economic & political crises mark 2nd term: Congress 09 Sep 2019 03:30 NEW DELHI: The Congress questioned the Narendra Modi government’s claims of achievements on completion of 100 days in office in its second term and came out with a detailed critique of its track record. Rahul Gandhi, Congress Working Committee member and …
- Ram Jethmalani (1923-2019): The lawyer who pulled no punches and fought hard for all his clients 09 Sep 2019 03:29 NEW DELHI: In his over seven decade-long career as a lawyer, Ram Jethmalani never had any qualms about who he was representing in court. From politicians of the stature of LK Advani in the hawala case to smuggler Haji Mastan, the assassins of prime …
- Mamata does politics of appeasement, terror: Kailash Vijayvargiya 09 Sep 2019 02:59 North 24 Parganas: BJP National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya here on Sunday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee does politics of "appeasement" and "terror". A BJP delegation led by Vijayvargiya visited …
- How Modi’s Aggressive ‘Hindutva’ Project has Brought India and Pakistan to the Brink – Again 09 Sep 2019 02:58 Armed Conflicts, Asia-Pacific, Crime & Justice, Democracy, Development & Aid, Featured, Global Governance, Headlines, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Peace, Population, Regional Categories, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Abdullah Yusuf is a …
- India: why a new law criminalising Muslim ‘instant divorce’ has divided feminists 09 Sep 2019 01:05 SINCE a law making it illegal for Muslim men to divorce their wives by pronouncing the word “talaq” three times was finally passed by the Indian parliament at the end of July, it has been the focus of bitter argument. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights …
- Not BJP, Siddu behind DK Shivakumar arrest: Nalin Kumar Kateel 08 Sep 2019 22:40 Hubballi: At a time when the Congress party is targeting the BJP-led union government for the arrest of its leaders, state BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel said he suspected the involvement of former chief minister Siddaramaiah in the arrest of former …
- 100 days of vendetta politics, says Congress leader Kapil Sibal 08 Sep 2019 22:39 New Delhi: As the NDA completed hundred days in office, the Congress launched a scathing attack on the government. Senior leader Kapil Sibal, addressing a press conference, alleged that the government’s 100 days in office have been characterised by “ …
- Ram Jethmalani defied popular opinion, took tough cases 08 Sep 2019 22:39 New Delhi: Ram Jethmalani — one of the foremost and most controversial criminal law doyens of the legal fraternity — passed away at the age of 95 at his official residence in New Delhi. Though he had stopped appearing in court regularly, the eminent …
- View: Indian politics forever hostage to status quo, but Modi swims against the tide 08 Sep 2019 07:29 Before he became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson was among the highest paid columnists in the media. While this testified to his amazing way with words, it was also a source of envy. His media colleagues debunked him for his clever …
- Well crafted strategy needed to make India 5 trillion dollar economy: Manmohan Singh 07 Sep 2019 15:12 Jaipur: Acknowledging economic slowdown, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday stressed the need for adopting "a well-conceived national strategy to make India a 5 trillion dollar economy." "Presently our country seems to have …
- India under the shadow of RSS 07 Sep 2019 11:20 In conflict with the philosophy and wisdom of the founding fathers of India’s freedom movement A former RSS pracharak, BJP PM nominee Narendra Modi meets RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. PHOTO: PTI Many believe that the Rashtriya Swayemsevak Sangh (RSS) is …
- India Loses Contact With Chandrayaan-2 Lander During Moon Descent 07 Sep 2019 02:07 BANGALORE, India — India’s attempt to land a robotic spacecraft near the moon’s South Pole on Saturday appeared to end in failure. The initial parts of the descent went smoothly. But less than two miles above the surface, the trajectory diverged from the …
- India Loses Contact With Chandrayaan-2 Mission During Moon Landing Attempt 06 Sep 2019 21:29 BANGALORE, India — India’s attempt to land a robotic spacecraft near the moon’s South Pole on Saturday appeared to end in failure. The initial parts of the descent, as engines fired to slow it down from orbit, went smoothly. But less than two miles above …
- Let’s steer clear of ‘back home’ politics! 06 Sep 2019 16:38 Sabrina Almeida Be it Kashmir or Khalistan, back home political issues are a guilty pleasure that few immigrants can steer clear off. Ironically, they are more involved in it than local Canadian matters. Why? For one, they haven’t severed the umbilical …
- Inside India’s sham trials that could strip millions of citizenship 06 Sep 2019 02:02 Tens of thousands of people have been declared illegal in special courts called “Foreigners Tribunals”, opaque courts that are unique to Assam. A VICE News and Type Investigations probe has revealed the tribunals, a quasi-judicial system that orders the …
- India won't hesitate at using force to defend itself, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh 05 Sep 2019 16:51 By PTI NEW DELHI: India would not balk at using its strength to defend itself, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted on Thursday even as he called for strong global against those supporting, financing and providing sanctuaries to terror groups. His …
- The spatial politics of Lahore's Hindu temples 05 Sep 2019 12:06 The Lahore that is now marked by huge infrastructure conceals the Lahore that exists in historical imaginations. Lahore was currently dealing with the aftermath of a heavy downpour; the price for a cool July day was having to walk through a muddy Ravi Road …
- India invites Turkish investors for multi-billion dollar infrastructure development projects 05 Sep 2019 09:31 Sevil Erkuş - NEW DELHI/BANGALORE Indian officials have welcomed Turkey’s efforts in launching the “Asia Anew” initiative, which is aiming to boost bilateral ties, particularly trade with the prominent markets of the region, such as China and India. …
- Nasheed: China has grabbed more land than East India Company 05 Sep 2019 07:14 Speaker of Parliament, former president Mohamed Nasheed has accused China of grabbing more land than the East India Company which had seized control over large parts of the Indian subcontinent and colonized parts of Southeast Asia. Nasheed voiced his …
- Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties 05 Sep 2019 04:53 'The Vladivostok visit marks a subtle reversal of trend discernible in the revival of India-Russia relations pioneered by Modi during the past couple of years,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian …
- Statelessness in Assam- Bangladesh faces heat of India's politics 05 Sep 2019 03:16 By Khawaza Main Uddin - The writer, a journalist based in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, is winner of the UN Millennium Development Goals Award, DAJA Award, and WFP Award. He has master’s degrees in both journalism and international relations. DHAKA, …
- As Bangladesh races ahead of India, Pakistan reiterates Nuclear First Use 05 Sep 2019 03:16 Text Size: A- A+ Hamari taraf se kabhi kisi tarah ki pehel nahin hogi.” On the basis of those 10 words, Reuters put out a story Monday evening saying Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan would not use nuclear weapons first against India. But watch the video …
- India's polar moon mission puts Chandrayaan-2 in the history books 04 Sep 2019 18:52 And if all goes to plan, India will become the second country after China to explore the far side of the moon. The mission, operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was launched last month. After more than 45 days it is scheduled to land a …
- Chandrayaan 2 Lands On 7th Sep On The Moon; PM Modi To Watch Live In Bengaluru - India Today 04 Sep 2019 14:16 India's moon mission Chandryaan 2 is just 3 days away from landing on the moon. PM Modi to watch the historic landing live in Bengaluru on 7th September #Chandrayaan2 #India'smoonmission #PMModi Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and …
