Sanjay Singh, Akhilesh Yadav meeting was about UP politics, says CM Kejriwal

After Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh met Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that their meeting was about Uttar Pradesh politics. Sanjay Singh had met Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday triggering speculation about an alliance between the two parties for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls early next year. The meeting […]

Palestine welcomes Belgium’s decision to label Israeli settlements’ products

Palestine on Wednesday welcomed Belgium’s decision to label products of Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories, saying it’s a move “in the right direction.” Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye said in a press statement that Belgium’s decision was based on the fact that the Israeli settlements are “contrary to international laws and resolutions,” and […]

Parliament winter session: BJP issues three-line whip to Rajya Sabha MPs for ‘very important business’ on Nov 29

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a three-line whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs, asking them to be present in the House on November 29 for some “very important business”. “All BJP Members in Rajya Sabha are hereby informed that some very important business will be taken up for discussion and passing in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, the […]

PM Modi to start campaigning for Uttarakhand Assembly polls in December first week: Pralhad Joshi

Ahead of the Uttarakhand Assembly elections, Union Minister and State BJP in-charge Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to start campaigning for the polls in the first week of December. However, Joshi said that the dates are yet to be finalized. During a two-day convention in Dehradun starting […]

Taliban signs deal with Australian company, may legalize ‘cannabis processing’

The Taliban signed a USD 450,000,000 deal with Australian company Cpharm in the cannabis processing industry in Afghanistan that may lead to the legalized drug trade by the Islamic Emirate. Qari Saeed Khosty, Taliban spokesperson for the Interior Ministry said that the deal has been finalized and its work may start within days, reported Khaama Press. The […]

Indonesia Open: Sindhu sails into quarters after beating Germany’s Yvonne Li

Two-time Olympic medallist and star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Thursday entered the quarter-finals of the ongoing Indonesia Open. Sindhu defeated German badminton player Yvonne Li 21-12, 21-18 in 37 minutes to clinch the match. Starting the encounter on a high, Sindhu comfortably took the opening game 21-12 after winning seven straight points at a […]