Ex-MLA gets bail in BJP leader’s murder case
Ghaziabad, April 25 (IANS) Former Sahibabad MLA and Congress leader Amar Pal Sharma, who was arrested in connection with the murder of BJP leader Gajendra …
Congress leader shot dead in J&K
Srinagar, April 25 (IANS) A Congress leader was killed and his two security guards injured in a militant attack on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s …
Trump hails N. Korean leader Kim as ‘honourable’
Washington, April 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called the top leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un “very honourable”. Speaking before an …
Centre-right government impossible, says Italy’s Five-Star party leader
Rome, April 25 (IANS/AKI) The centre-right no longer has any hope of forming a coalition government in Italy, the populist Five Star Movement’s leader Luigi …
TOP EU leader backs terminally ill British baby’s transfer to Italy
Brussels, April 24 (IANS/AKI) European Union Parliament President Antonio Tajani on Tuesday said that seriously ill 23-month-old British baby Alfie Evans should receive further treatment, …
Italian anti-migrant party leader issues ultimatum on closing borders
Rome, April 24 (IANS/AKI) Any coalition government partner of Italy’s anti-migrant League party must agree to seal Italy’s borders, “like any normal country,” its leader …
Improper for Naidu to reject impeachment motion: Goa Congress leader
Panaji, April 23 (IANS) It was improper for Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu to make advance publicity a ground to reject an impeachment motion …
Rahul failed leader, Congress impeachment to end with Karnataka results: BJP
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Dubbing Congress President Rahul Gandhi a “failed leader”, the BJP on Monday said that the “impeachment” of the opposition party …
Criminal who killed BJP leader shot dead
Noida, April 23 (IANS) Police from Noida and Gurugram in Haryana on Monday gunned down a criminal who carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh …
We will put more money in the people’s pocket, says Ontario PC leader Doug Ford
By Sabrina Almeida Inscribed on his bus is Doug Ford’s campaign slogan, “For The People.” The Ontario PC leader promises to reduce hydro rates, lower …
SA leader leaves Commonwealth summit to deal with protests
Pretoria, April 20 (IANS) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa had to cut short his attendance at the Commonwealth summit in London to deal with violent …
Government with League possible in Italy, says Five-Star leader
Rome, April 20 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s populist Five-Star Movement leader Luigi Di Maio on Thursday signalled his willingness to govern with Matteo Salvini’s far-right, eurosceptic League …
Muslim body seeks BJYM leader’s arrest for burning Rohingya camp
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat (AIMMM) on Thursday wrote to Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik seeking appropriate action against BJP …
Parrikar to return in May third week: BJP leader
Panaji, April 19 (IANS) Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer in the US, will return home in the third week of May, …
AAP leader accepts sack order, returns salary of Rs 2.50
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A day after his appointment as Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s adviser was cancelled, Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha …
Ex-Catalan leader meets party members in Germany
Berlin, April 18 (IANS) Catalonia’s former leader Carles Puigdemont on Wednesday held a working meeting here with members of his separatist party. Puigdemont met the …
TN BJP leader triggers fresh row
Chennai, April 18 (IANS) BJP National Secretary H. Raja triggered a new controversy on Wednesday when he made a veiled attack on DMK MP Kanimozhi, …
UK opposition leader calls for War Powers Act
London, April 18 (IANS) Britain’s main opposition Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn repeated his call on Tuesday for a War Powers Act to force Prime Minister …
Swedish Leader of Opposition calls on Modi
Stockholm, April 17 (IANS) Sweden’s Leader of the Opposition Ulf Kristersson called on visiting Indian Prime Minister Narndra Modi here on Tuesday. Kristersson, who heads …
HC orders Rs 20 lakh compensation to slain Akali leader’s wife
Chandigarh, April 17 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday directed that a compensation of Rs 20 lakh be paid to the wife …
Governor, VC can’t probe criminal cases, only CBI should: PMK leader
Chennai, April 17 (IANS) PMK leader S. Ramadoss on Tuesday said committees appointed by Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit and the Vice Chancellor of Madurai …
No party leader used the term ‘saffron terror’: Congress
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Congress on Monday said that neither its President Rahul Gandhi nor any other party functionary had ever used the …
Congress leader writes to Modi, urges justice for MP Minister’s daughter-in-law
Bhopal, April 15 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Ajay Singh on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure justice to Preeti Raghuvansh, state Minister …
Congress must sack leader for statement on Kathua probe: BJP
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The BJP on Sunday asked Congress President Rahul Gandhi to sack his party’s Jammu and Kashmir President Ghulam Ahmed Mir …
SC dismisses Congress leader’s conviction in defamation case
New Delhi/Bhopal, April 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a court order handing two-year jail to a Congress leader in a defamation case …
SC quashes MP Congress leader’s conviction in defamation case
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) In a relief to Madhya Pradesh Congress leader K.K. Mishra, the Supreme Court on Friday quashed a defamation case filed …
Tripura tribal leader conferred Deendayal Upadhyaya award
Agartala, April 13 (IANS) The first Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Integration Award for Social Service, instituted by the Tripura government, was conferred on renowned social …
NC leader expelled for supporting Kathua accused
Jammu, April 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir’s National Conference on Friday expelled a party functionary for participating in the Hindu Ekta Munch rally supporting the …
BJP woman leader attacks government over Unnao incident
Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) Facing all-round fire over the alleged gang rape of a woman by a ruling party legislator and the subsequent death of …
Parrikar responding to treatment, likely return by May: BJP leader
Panaji, April 10 (IANS) Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is responding well to treatment in the US for advanced pancreatic cancer and will return …
Fresh Italian elections if Five-Star won’t negotiate: Right wing leader
Rome, April 10 (IANS/AKI) Far-right League party leader Matteo Salvini said on Monday that Italians will have to return to the polls if the populist …
Rift over new IS leader in Afghanistan
Kabul, April 9 (IANS) A rift has emerged over choosing a new Islamic State (IS) leader in Afghanistan’s Jawzjan province after its previous chief was …
NIA files chargesheet against two in Hindu Munnani leader murder case
Chennai, April 7 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed a charge sheet in a special court here against two persons accused in …
Raje government behind attack on Dalit leader’s house: Congress
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday alleged that the BJP government of Vasundhara Raje in Rajasthan was involved in setting ablaze the …
No intrigue over government, says Italian grassroots leader
Rome, April 4 (IANS/AKI) Luigi Di Maio, leader of Italy’s populist Five Star Movement – the largest parliamentary party after inconclusive national polls – on …
Bihar Dalit leader demands ‘Harijanistan’
Patna, April 4 (IANS) Two days after Dalits protested across the country against a Supreme Court ruling on the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention …
Italy’s Democratic Party will not join government, says caretaker leader
Rome, April 4 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s ruling centre-left Democratic Party will not join a coalition government but will take its rightful place in opposition, its caretaker …
Youth leader, others booked over protest march against SSC scam
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) A youth leader and four others who protested against the alleged irregularities in the conduct of Staff Selection Commission (SSC) …
German prosecutor requests ex-Catalan leader’s extradition order
Berlin, April 3 (IANS) A German prosecutor on Tuesday formally requested an extradition order against Catalonia’s former leader Carles Puigdemont, who has been imprisoned for …
Sikh leader detained under PSA for provocative speeches
Jammu, April 3 (IANS) A Sikh leader was on Tuesday detained under the harsh Public Safety Act (PSA) in Rajouri district for making provocative speeches. …
Under new leader, KKR aim to emulate Gambhir-era success (Team Profile)
Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Time will tell whether the absence of their most successful skipper, Gautam Gambhir, will impact Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) or not, …