Politicians

Most cases were filed for disinformation or falsehoods targeting Congress and its leaders. BJP alleges that Congress is using the state government’s fact-checking unit for political gain.

Schism in Pakistan Army a fresh source of trouble for India

Because Faiz has a following in the Army ranks, Munir has been viewing the former’s activities with great consternation. The Chief is unable to maintain the disciplined, monolithic atmosphere within the Pakistan Army any longer.

Faceless in 2016, poster boys in 2017 — politicians who rose up the ranks this year

The year gone by saw the emergence of many new faces in Indian politics, some of whom have left a lasting mark. Here is a look at some of the rising stars of Indian politics in 2017.

The Arctic Debate: Territory of dialogue

In this show, the Arctic Debate: Territory of Dialogue, politicians and business leaders have gathered to talk about the development of Arctic region.

Demonetisation: Kolkata businessman Lodha arrested By ED

Kolkata Businessman Parasmal Lodha has been arrested by the Enforcement directorate for allegedly converting over rs 25 crore old currency into new.

Note ban: Politicians have now become columnists, rues Jaitley

Terming government's decision to demonetise Rs 500/Rs 1000 notes as a "puzzle", Chidambaram had yesterday said that if the idea was to address the issue of blackmoney, why has it decided to introduce Rs 2000 denomination notes.

'Panama Papers' revelation a 'crime,' says law firm

"This is an attack on Panama because certain countries don't like it that we are so competitive in attracting companies," Ramon Fonseca, one of the founders of the Panamanian firm Mossack Fonseca told AFP.

One more financial crisis needed to awaken authorities: John Kay

In a free-wheeling chat with moneycontrol.com, when he was recently in the city for the 6th CFA Investment Conference, Kay said a 2008 like situation seems unlikely in the near future.

K'taka govt on drive to reclaim land worth over Rs 1 lk cr

In July 2007, former Karnataka Assembly Legislator AT Ramaswamy submitted a report to the state government alleging that upwards of 45,000 encroachers, including over 500 politicians, have taken over 41,000 acres of government-owned land.

Experts offer Merkel tips on how to cheer up the Germans

Participants spoke about such varied routes to human contentment as keeping elephants off crops in southern Bhutan, mobile phone applications for organic farmers in Kenya or building bicycle paths in Colombia.

Oprah tells Harvard graduates to learn from mistakes

In a commencement address at the Ivy League school outside Boston, Winfrey told the graduates that they were bound to stumble no matter how high they might rise, but that "there is no such thing as failure - failure is just life trying to move us in another direction."

China's new leaders offer little expectation of change

China's ruling Communist Party unveiled its new top leadership team on Thursday, another all-male cast of politicians whose instincts are to move cautiously on reform.

'Politicians, cricketers on black money list'

A former Swiss bank employee has claimed that several politicians, cricketers and internationally well-known people have black money in the Swiss banks.

Politicians to take bold action, avoid delay: Darren Sinden

Darren Sinden of Silverwind Securities explains to CNBC-TV18 that the only solution lies with the politicians who have to face the reality and take bold, yet unpopular, decisions.

NDA to seek motion against Team Anna

The NDA is set to demand the suspension of the Question Hour after Team Anna 'mocked' many politicians including JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav.

Protesters to rally worldwide against greedy rich

Protesters worldwide geared up for a cry of rage on Saturday against bankers, financiers and politicians they accuse of ruining global economies and condemning millions to poverty and hardship through greed.

Angry Birds-styled Anna Hazare game hits the web

Anna Hazare is the latest storm to have taken over not only India, but the world too for obvious reasons.

Should the world be more like Belgium?

This is a European country riven by ethnic tensions. Its public debt is almost as big as its total annual output and it's in the middle of a political crisis so deep that this week it passes Iraq as the modern-day state whose politicians have taken the longest to form a government.

S&P cuts Japan sovereign debt rating, first time since 2002

Rating agency Standard & Poor's cut Japan's long-term sovereign debt rating on Thursday for the first since 2002, saying the country's government lacked a coherent plan to tackle its mounting debt.