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Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday said if Rahul Gandhi does not want to continue as Congress president then an alternative should be found without delay. (Photo: ANI)

Find alternative without delay: Ex Assam CM on Rahul’s decision to quit as Cong prez

Rahul remained firm on stepping down from post of Congress president despite party members urging him to rescind his resignation.

27 Jun 2019 9:49 AM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suffered a bruising defeat on Sunday as the opposition candidate in Istanbul's controversial mayoral election re-run romped to victory. (Photo: File)

Turkish President Erdogan's party loses Istanbul mayoral elections

After being stripped of victory over disputed claims of fraud, Imamoglu vowed 'battle for democracy' that turned him into a household name.

24 Jun 2019 9:38 AM

Foreign ministry spokesman Ahmed Hafez said he condemned "in the strongest terms" the call by the spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Rupert Colville, for an independent investigation into Morsi's death during a court hearing on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Egypt accuses UN of seeking to 'politicise' Morsi death

This comes two days after the death of former president of Egypt, Mohammad Morsi who suddenly died in court.

19 Jun 2019 4:51 PM

Some senior party members have hinted that Uttar Pradesh minister Swatantradev Singh, MLCs Vidyasagar Sonkar and Laxman Acharya, and MP Mahesh Sharma are likely replacements for Mahendra Nath Pandey. (Photo: ANI)

Hunt for new UP BJP chief: State minister, MLCs likely contenders

Pandey, now Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, cannot be UP BJP chief under its ‘one person-one post’ principle.

10 Jun 2019 10:45 AM

Priyanka reveals her political aspirations, wants hubby Nick to run for president

Priyanka Chopra believes that her husband Nick Jonas and she can make a change.

03 Jun 2019 5:17 PM

The sources declined to be identified because the information has not been made public.

Nissan's Saikawa to stay on as president, Renault chief to join board: Sources

The appointments are likely to be announced on Friday and presented for approval at a shareholder meeting in June.

17 May 2019 11:27 AM

The government investment and leading through won’t be nearly as good, nearly as fast.

Trump does not want government to lead 5G effort

In the United States trump’s approach is private-sector driven and private-sector led.

13 Apr 2019 12:30 PM

The Lok Sabha passed the Bill to this effect on the last day of the budget session by a voice-vote, but the legislation could not get the approval of the Rajya Sabha. (Photo: AFP)

Prez promulgates Unregulated Deposit Scheme Ordinance

The Ordinance will help put a check on illicit deposit taking activities like Saradha scam and Rose Valley chit fund scam in the country.

22 Feb 2019 10:34 AM

The ordinance has to be cleared in Parliament within six months. (Photo: File | AFP)

Triple talaq a punishable offence as Prez signs Centre’s ordinance

With the President's assent on the ordinance, 'triple talaq', has become punishable with a jail term of up to three years and a fine.

20 Sep 2018 8:41 AM

The 64-year-old media mogul has graced the cover of British Vogue. (Photo: AP)

Oprah not to run for president in 2020, cannot face 'nastiness' in politics

Media mogul has graced cover of British Vogue, and has opened up about whether she would ever consider making a run for commander in chief.

03 Jul 2018 5:14 PM

A juvenile wolf snake rescued from a restroom in a restroom in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Snake found, rescued from Rashtrapati Bhavan room

Both snakes were found to be in good health and have been released back into the wild.

24 Jun 2018 6:04 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind presented the National Award for best actor (female) to Sridevi (posthumously) for the movie 'MOM'. The award was received by her husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

National Film Awards amid row over President not giving all accolades

In a break from tradition, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani presented most of the awards.

03 May 2018 6:39 PM

The 73-year-old had signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act in 2014, making it illegal to be gay in Uganda. (Photo: AP)

Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni wants to ban oral sex, issues public warning

Museveni, who has ruled Uganda for 31 years, issues public ‘warning’ , says ‘mouth is for eating’.

19 Apr 2018 10:31 AM

It was at university that he indulged his musical passion as the frontman of a band called Dramatika. (Photo: AP)

Costa Rica elects former rock singer Carlos Alvarado Quesada as new president

Novelist and ex-journalist promised to legalise gay marriage if given office.

03 Apr 2018 9:59 AM

Stormy Daniels is willing to repay the money she received as part of a 2016 agreement, as long as she can speak openly. (Photo: Twitter/VividLiveHou)

Porn actress offers to repay $130K so she can discuss Trump

Emerging details directly link President Trump to the hush money payments to the adult film star expanding the list of apparent violations.

13 Mar 2018 10:12 AM

The bills for these aircraft are to be paid from the exchequer by the defence ministry, the ministry of external affairs ministry, the Prime Minister's Office and the Cabinet Secretariat. (Photo: PTI/File)

Centre owes over Rs 325 Cr to Air India for VVIP chartered flights to foreign nations

The chartered aircraft for VVIPs — the President, the VP and the PM — for their visits abroad are provided by Air India.

11 Mar 2018 8:44 PM

Kimmel added that Trump believes he is responsible for affecting the TRPs, but said he got the last laugh. (Photo: DC File)

Kimmel calls Trump 'lowest rated president in history'

After the 90th Academy Awards wrapped up this Sunday, Trump took a jibe at the low TV ratings of the ceremony.

07 Mar 2018 1:04 PM

Aditya Mittal, Group CFO and CEO of ArcelorMittal Europe, (Photo: YouTube)

Aditya Mittal new president of ArcelorMittal

Aditya has proved himself an effective and accomplished manager as Group CFO and CEO of European operations.

05 Mar 2018 1:39 PM

During the 2016 campaign, Trump let a woman tug the hair on top of his head to prove it is attached. (Photo: AP)

Trump says he goes to great lengths to hide his bald spot

Trump turned around onstage and smoothed the back of his famous hair.

24 Feb 2018 5:44 PM

Hong Kong feng shui experts predict what's in store for POTUS, and the newly engaged royal couple. (Photo: AP)

Feng shui masters predict claws out in Year of Dog

Trump's birth date makes him a "fire dog", but 2018 is an "earth dog" year, a mismatch of elements.

17 Feb 2018 6:19 PM

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