Politics News

Playing Indian national anthem in cinema halls no longer compulsory

The row over standing up in cinema halls when national anthem is being played will now go to a committee and the apex court of India has reversed its earlier order.

Jan 10, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Trump a world leader, won't block him: Twitter

Sidestepping once again whether Donald Trump's tweets violates its terms of service, the micro-blogging platform has clarified that it will not block the US President's tweets because he is a world leader.

Jan 6, 2018

By IANS

Philippines President Duterte sings love song at Trumps request

Why China is pledging the Philippines US$7.3 billion?

As Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte kept on realigning to Asia superpower China, the Philippines is continuing to get trade, business and financial assistance from it.

Jan 4, 2018

By Noel Tarrazona

Donald Trump designates North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism

Trump to present 'dishonest and corrupt media awards'

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will be presenting "the most dishonest and corrupt media" awards on January 8 to what he considers to be the worst of the worst.

Jan 3, 2018

By IANS

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Trump's New Year tweet sends Pakistan scurrying for cover

Pakistan Foreign Office summoned US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale on Monday night and lodged its protest against US President Donald Trump's tweet and said it requires no aid.

Jan 2, 2018

By Nagesh Narayana

Nuclear button always on my desk, says Kim

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in his New Year's Day address said on Monday that his country has completed its nuclear arsenal and he has the ignition button ready "always on" his desk.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

UN chief urges world to come together in 2018 to tackle challenges

In his New Year message, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for unity among the global community to tackle overwhelming challenges and defend values shared by all.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

US President Donald Trump says country alert to possible human rights violations during Iran protests

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in different Iranian cities since Thursday (December 28) to protest the economic policy of the Hassan Rouhani government in Iran.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

India: Rajinikanth to float party, follow spiritual politics

Rajinikanth said his party will not be contesting in the local body elections.

Dec 31, 2017

By IANS

Russia, UK ties at low point, Lavrov tells Johnson

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday met his British counterpart Boris Johnson and said that the ties between the two countries are "at a low point".

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Pence's remarks on Pakistan worrisome: Tehmina Janjua

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in a Senate Standing Committee session on Friday expressed deep concern over US Vice President Mike Pences comments on Pakistan.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Palestinian President rejects US peace plans

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday said that Palestinians would not accept any peace plans offered by the US after Washington recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Nepal's Maoist chief Prachanda set to become prime minister

5-party meeting summoned by Nepal PM Deuba inconclusive

A meeting of five major political parties called by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to resolve the impasse regarding elections for the formation of the National Assembly ended inconclusively on Friday.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Catalonia election: Puigdemont seeks talks with Spain

Catalonia's ousted leader Carles Puigdemont on Friday called for new talks with Spain after separatist parties won a slim majority in a regional election.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

This is why Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar fails to make speech in Parliament

Minutes later, Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu adjourned the House for the day. Naidu also ordered the live telecast of the proceedings stopped before he adjourned the House.

Dec 21, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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