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Party cadres carried a colossal garland picture of the late leader during the procession. (Photo: ANI)

Stalin, Kanimozhi lead procession to Karunanidhi's memorial on his...

Karunanidhi, who was Tamil Nadu's longest-serving chief minister, breathed his last in August, last year.

7 Aug 2019 12:36 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (photo: PTI)

Sushma Swaraj, 'supermom' who brought rare empathy to Indian diplomacy

She was known for extending help to all Indians and other foreign nationals across world.

7 Aug 2019 11:53 AM IST

A file photo of people clamouring for putting an end to assault on Article 370 and Article 35A in Kashmir.

Article 370: Congress deplores government's 'undemocratic' manner

The CWC was also expected to pass a resolution on the situation arising out of the government's move on Jammu and...

7 Aug 2019 11:07 AM IST

Now Parliament has passed the bill and we are feeling relieved. Ultimately, we have thrown this burden, Nirmal said. (Photo: ANI)

Former J&K Dy CM Nirmal Singh removes state flag from vehicle

The Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to reorganise J&K into two union territories and a resolution to repeal...

7 Aug 2019 10:03 AM IST

According to Lok Sabhas attendance record, Deol attended parliament for five continuous days soon after the resumption of the monsoon session but then gave it a miss for the next whole week. (Photo: ANI)

Sunny Deol Lok Sabha attendance unimpressive, skipped 28 days of...

In total, the Gurdaspur lawmaker attended nine sittings of Parliament while giving miss to Lok Sabha for 28 days out of...

7 Aug 2019 9:58 AM IST

BJP President Amit Shah and BJP Working President JP Nadda pay tribute to Sushma Swaraj at party headquarters. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Sushma Swaraj laid to rest with full state honours

She was a leader, lawyer, orator, humanitarian and indeed a great politician who will be remembered forever.

7 Aug 2019 9:42 AM IST

Delhi govt declares 2-day mourning on Sushma Swaraj's death

Swaraj passed away at AIIMS, Delhi after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was 67.

7 Aug 2019 9:25 AM IST

BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa suggested that the present Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government should work towards the development of the state instead. (Photo: File)

Yediyurappa asks MPs to purse state projects with Centre

Yeddyurappa is visiting the national capital for the first time after assuming charge as Karnataka chief minister.

7 Aug 2019 9:02 AM IST

In 2017, one Twitter user even tweeted her saying he was stuck on mars. Swarajs simply worded yet wonderful reply to him won over social media instantly.(Twitter/Sushma Swaraj)

'Golden words, it's legacy': Twitter remembers Sushma Swaraj and her...

As Indians all over the world mourn her death, social media is flooded with tributes for the remarkable leader.

7 Aug 2019 8:55 AM IST

Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for creating Jammu and Kashmir as a Union Territory, Kumar said that the security forces will now able to deliver properly without any undue political interferences. (Photo: ANI)

It took 72 years to scrap Article 370 that gave rise to separatists:...

He said that once these steps would be put in place, it will accelerate economic activities, industrialisation and...

7 Aug 2019 8:46 AM IST

Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, Madan Lal Khurana: Within a year, Delhi loses...

On July 20, 2019, three-time chief minister and veteran Congress leader Sheila Dikshit passed away due to cardiac...

7 Aug 2019 8:41 AM IST

President Hassan Rouhani said Iran will exceed the uranium enrichment limit it agreed upon in a 2015 deal. (Photo: AFP)

Iran calls for freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

He pointed out that the United States was making provocative steps despite the stabilising efforts of Iran and France.

7 Aug 2019 8:35 AM IST