Politics
Jitin Prasada is Casteist, Should’ve Been Sacked After He Ran Away from Bengal Polls Responsibility: Veerappa Moily
Veteran Congress leader Veerappa Moily calls for a 'major surgery' in the party under Sonia Gandhi's leadership and says “casteist” leaders like Jitin should have been sacked long ago.
Stocks Close Near Highs As Bond Yields Dip
World stock markets closed near record highs and U.S. bond yields fell on Wednesday as some of U.S. President Joe Biden's stimulus efforts appeared to be on the rocks, boosting the appeal of technology stocks as inflation pressures ease.
Despite FIRs, Akali Dal to Hold Dharna Outside Punjab CM’s Residence Over Vaccine Scam
The government has denied charges of corruption.
From Shortage to Withdrawal of Over 41k Unused Covid Shots: A Look at Punjab's 'Vaccine Scam' Events
On Friday, CM Singh intervened into the matter and withdraw its order of diverting its vaccine stocks to private hospitals at a marked-up price. The latest order said the earlier decision was “not taken in the right spirit”.
Groupism in Congress Will Not Be Tolerated, Says Party Chief Nana Patole
Speaking at the inauguration of the Congress's office in Navi Mumbai township on Wednesday, Patole asked local leaders to settle their disputes and work for strengthening the party.
Modi Lands in Bengal, Mamata Skips Meet, and the Drama Begins: Blow-by-blow Account of Intense Face-off
The latest, in the row of showdowns between the CM and the Centre, began with Banerjee's decision to give the Cyclone Yaas review meet a miss.
Schumer Sets Up June Vote On Elections Overhaul Bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is setting a June vote on an elections overhaul bill, a Democratic priority that confronts restrictive new voting laws emerging after Donald Trumps defeat and puts pressure on lawmakers to change Senate rules to overco...
Senate Eyes R&D Bill To Counter China, Bolster Manufacturing
What started as a pragmatic effort to boost scientific research and development has morphed into sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the U.S. more competitive with China and other countries, including $50 billion in emergency funds to shore up domestic c...
Senators Try To Salvage Legislation On Jan. 6 Commission
Senators labored Tuesday to find a path forward for legislation creating a commission on the Jan. 6 insurrection, debating potential changes in a longshot attempt to overcome growing GOP opposition.
Chouhan Asks Sonia to Take Action Against Kamal Nath for Remarks on Pandemic
Chouhan asked Congress president Sonia Gandhi to take action against Nath for his Indian variant and other remarks related to the pandemic.
Freshers Need to be Given a Chance, Says KK Shailaja After being Dropped from Vijayan's New Cabinet
On its part, the CPIM said it’s part of their policy to have a new team and only concession was given to Vijayan.
'Must be Replaced Immediately': Faulty Ventilators Not a Topic for Politics, Says BJP's Fadnavis
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had said media reports of some 'Made in India" ventilators not functioning properly in Aurangabad were "baseless and incorrect.
Biden And McConnell May Be Friends, But Can They Cut A Deal?
The two players in the most important relationship in Washington finally are ready for a facetoface meeting.
BJP Showcauses 10 Members For Assaulting Leader In Kolkata
The BJP on Tuesday served show-cause notices to 10 members of its South Kolkata unit for assaulting a leader at a meeting inside the state party headquarters on May 10. President of South Kolkata unit of the BJP, Sankar Sikdar issued the notice to t...
Exclusive: U.S. Backing For Guatemala Drug Cartel Fight Key To Ending Graft, Minister Says
Guatemala has asked the United States for support in fighting drug cartel moneylaundering that the Central American country sees as a key source of corruption, Foreign Minister Pedro Brolo said, as Washington ramps up a focus on graft in the region.
Denied Permission to Hold Dharna in front of Gandhi Statue Over Poll Violence in Kolkata, Allege BJP Leaders
On May 4, the state BJP announced that they are going to hold nationwide protests against the widespread violence by TMC cadres in Bengal.