Karnataka may head for spell of President's rule

Bengaluru (IANS) Karnataka may have a spell of President's rule till its Assembly Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar decides on the resignations of the 15 rebel legislators of the Congress and JD-S, as the BJP is not in a hurry to stake claim to form a…

Time to move on: MEA on Trump's Kashmir remarks

New Delhi (IANS) Preferring to look at the larger picture of Indo-US ties and ignore President Donald Trump's recent remarks on Kashmir, India said on Thursday that it has made its position known on the issue and the US State Department too had…

Bill to ban, punish triple talaq passed by Lok Sabha

New Delhi (IANS) The contentious Bill to ban the practice of triple talaq among Muslims and punish the guilty husband with three years jail was on Thursday passed by the Lok Sabha despite the opposition's demand for its scrutiny by a Standing…

Karnataka BJP to elect Yeddyurappa as legislative leader

Bengaluru (IANS) The BJP in Karnataka will elect its state President B.S. Yeddyurappa as its legislative party leader and stake claim to form government in the state following the exit of the 14-month-old JD-S-Congress coalition government on Tuesday,…

Shah as Home Minister raises expectations on Article 370

New Delhi (IANS) Ever since Amit Shah took over as the Union Home Minister nearly two months back, the Centre's policy on Jammu and Kashmir has become tougher, leading to expectations and speculation that there could be a forward movement…

Chinese Army working for peaceful end to Doklam row

Beijing (IANS) The Chinese Army is working for stability and security along the Sino-Indian border and taking effective measures to create favourable conditions for the peaceful resolution of the Doklam stand-off, a white paper issued by China's…

Changes in anti-terror law to end terror: Shah

New Delhi (IANS) Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said there was a need for a tough law to end terror and the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill will help the Centre to designate individuals as terrorists without encroaching…

Congress hits back in MP, lures away two BJP MLAs

Bhopal (IANS) Two BJP MLAs on Wednesday cross-voted in favour of the ruling Congress to help pass a Bill on prevention of mob lynching in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly. The House was adjourned sine die after the bill was passed.

Embarrassed Leader…

Kumaraswamy told to face floor test by 6 p.m. on Tuesday

Bengaluru (IANS) Amid late Monday night drama in the Karnataka Assembly, Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar directed Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to face floor test on Tuesday by 6 p.m. to prove majority in the House.

"I am adjourning the House…

India rejects Trump offer on Kashmir, says Modi never made such request

New Delhi (IANS) India on Monday rebuffed US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate on the Kashmir issue, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had never made such a request to him, and stressed that all outstanding issues with Pakistan…