Politics
For Senate Rules Arbiter, Minimum Wage Is Latest Minefield
She's guided the Senate through two impeachment trials, vexed Democrats and Republicans alike with parliamentary opinions and helped rescue Electoral College certificates from a proTrump mob ransacking the Capitol. She also does spoton impersonations of s...
Gujarat Civic Polls: Modi Says Results Show People's Faith in Politics of Development
He said the results of municipal elections clearly show the unwavering faith people have in politics of development and good governance.
Mamata Banerjee Visits Nephew's Home Hours Ahead of CBI’s Knock on His Door Over Coal Theft Case
The Trinamool Congress accused the ruling BJP at the Centre of political vendetta and Abhishek Banerjee said they would not be cowed down by such tactics.
Kansas Man Linked To Proud Boys Arrested In Capitol Riot
A man linked to the Kansas City metro chapter of the Proud Boys was charged Monday with conspiring with members of the group to participate in the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Kolkata Police Summons BJP Leader In Drug Seizure Case
The Kolkata Police on Monday issued summons to BJP leader Rakesh Singh in connection with its investigation of a drug seizure case in which Pamela Goswami, a functionary of the party's youth wing, and two of her associates were arrested last week, an of...
Agriculture is the Only Business That Belongs to 'Bharat Mata': Rahul Gandhi
He alleged that the three laws are designed to destroy the agriculture system in India and give the entire business to 2 to 3 friends of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BJP Opts for Senior MLA Girish Gautam to be Speaker in MP Assembly
Gautam filed his nomination for the post on Sunday and as the opposition Congress has announced not to field anyone for the post, the senior MLA is sure to elected as the speaker.
After 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan, BJP Tries to Woo PT Usha to Swing Votes Ahead of Kerala Elections
Sources say the BJP is also hoping to rope in some popular film star and eminent people from the cultural and social field.
Manchin's Opposition Threatens To Sink Biden Budget Nominee
The nomination of Neera Tanden to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget was thrown in doubt Friday as Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia became the first Democratic lawmaker to oppose her confirmation.
US Reverts To Targeted Immigration Enforcement Under Biden
Immigration enforcement in the U.S. would be more targeted under President Joe Biden than under his predecessor, with authorities directed to focus on people in the country illegally who pose a threat, according to guidelines released Thursday.
Asian Markets Eye Muted Start On Economic Hopes, Pandemic Fears
Asian markets were set for sideways trade at Thursday's open as lingering pandemic concerns pushed against stronger economic data, and with little firm direction from Wall Street.
SP MLA Hariom Yadav, Shivpal Yadav's Close Aide, Suspended for 'Anti-party Activities'
n being expelled, Yadav attacked SP National General Secretary Ram Gopal Yadav and alleged that he got him expelled from the party. “I opposed Professor Ram Gopal and his wrongdoings. I also opposed his liquor mafia nephew, so I was shown a way out of the...
BJP Plans to Expand to Nepal and Sri Lanka, Jokes Tripura CM Biplab Deb: Report
Speaking at a party event in Agartala, the CM said that Amit Shah, during his BJP presidentship days, had once joked that the party will extend its base to Nepal and Sri Lanka.
India Has to Be Self-Reliant Says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Birla made the remark while delivering a lecture on "Self-reliant India, Able India" at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Memorial near Dhankya railway station.
'Obamacare' Sign-ups Reopen As Democrats Push For More Aid
HealthCare.govs market for subsidized health plans reopens Monday for a special threemonth signup window as the Democraticled Congress pushes a boost in financial help that could cut premiums by double digits.
Budget 2021-22 Reflects Dismal State of India's Economy: Opposition Leaders in Rajya Sabha
Participating in the debate on the union budget, Congress leader P Chidambaram tore into the government for presenting a "disappointing" budget and described it as a "budget for the rich, of the rich and by the rich" meant for only "one per cent of India'...