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Russian vote meddling led to 'serious mistrust': Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

Donald Trump has played down the allegations, but the ongoing controversy cast a pall over already tense ties, which most recently saw President Vladimir Putin order the US diplomatic mission in Moscow cut 755 personnel.

Aug 07, 2017, 11:39 AM IST

Congress leader Ahmed Patel rubbishes complaint against his Rajya Sabha nomination

A complaint was registered to the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday from Syed Naqvi, a resident of Delhi, alleging that Patel, while filing his nomination, stated that no FIR has been registered on his name.

Aug 06, 2017, 09:53 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron pushes for mediation role in Venezuela

While some are calling for sanctions, France is hoping for a negotiated solution to the political crisis around Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro leadership.

Aug 04, 2017, 16:38 PM IST

South Korea spy agency admits attempting to rig election

Former NIS chief Won Sei-Hoon is being tried for the second time for leading an online smear campaign against Moon, after his initial conviction was overturned on appeal.

Aug 04, 2017, 13:31 PM IST

Vice-President Election 2017: Parliament gears up for D-day tomorrow

The opposition has fielded Gopal Krishna Gandhi against Naidu.

Aug 04, 2017, 11:32 AM IST

Shehbaz Sharif barred from campaigning for by-election

A senior official of the ECP said a clear picture would emerge after the submission of nomination papers by Shehbaz Sharif for the by-election to NA-120.

Aug 03, 2017, 16:28 PM IST

After Nitish Kumar charade, 'motley secular parties' can't fight Narendra Modi: CPI-M

The CPI-M said it had concluded "that with the regional parties as the main constituents, there can be no credible all-India alliance".

Aug 03, 2017, 15:23 PM IST

Iran`s Hassan Rouhani sworn in for second term

Among those in attendance at the ceremony was former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who fell out of favour with the establishment and was notably barred from standing as a candidate.

Aug 03, 2017, 13:11 PM IST

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to launch new cabinet after scandals

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday was set to announce new defence and foreign ministers as part of a cabinet revamp he hopes will stem a decline in public support after a series of scandals and missteps.

Aug 03, 2017, 09:49 AM IST

Supreme Court to hear Congress plea against use of NOTA in Rajya Sabha polls

A bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra agreed to hear the plea after senior advocate Kapil Sibal mentioned the matter before it and sought urgent hearing.

Aug 02, 2017, 13:57 PM IST

Manohar Parrikar files nomination for Panaji Assembly seat

Goa will see by-elections in two assembly constituencies on August 23.

Aug 02, 2017, 11:51 AM IST

PML-N leaders warn Shehbaz Sharif from contesting seat vacated by Nawaz Sharif

Shehbaz Sharif is also likely to ask former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to reconsider his decision to get him elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan and also to allow him to continue working as chief minister of Punjab.

Aug 02, 2017, 11:25 AM IST

Venezuelan vote data casts doubt on turnout at Sunday poll

Venezuela is undergoing a major crisis, with millions suffering food shortages, soaring inflation and months of anti-government unrest, making it more unlikely that such a positive turnout was obtained by the government.

Aug 02, 2017, 10:59 AM IST

After campaign to oust Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan looks to take the job

Imran Khan wants to ride the momentum of his drive against Sharif to win the 2018 general election, more than 20 years after he entered politics.

Jul 31, 2017, 11:27 AM IST

Pakistan set to elect new Prime Minister Tuesday

A quick handover could ease the political upheaval sparked by a Supreme Court decision on Friday to disqualify Sharif for not declaring a source of income. The court also ordered a criminal investigation into him and his family.

Jul 31, 2017, 09:39 AM IST

The Sharif brothers: A game of thrones in Pakistan`s dynastic politics

Nawaz Sharif named his younger brother Shahbaz Sharif as his successor to the country`s top office in a defiant speech the day after he was disqualified by the Supreme Court on corruption charges.

Jul 31, 2017, 09:29 AM IST

Pakistan to elect new prime minister on Tuesday

The top court ousted Sharif Friday after an investigation into corruption allegations against him and his family, bringing his historic third term in power to an unceremonious end.

Jul 30, 2017, 16:27 PM IST

US orders Venezuela embassy families out, crisis deepens

Adding to Venezuela`s growing international isolation, Colombian airline Avianca suddenly stopped operations in the country on Thursday due to 'operational and security limitations'.

Jul 28, 2017, 09:56 AM IST

Japan's main opposition party chief steps down

The Japan-born Renho apologised at the time, but issues surrounding her former Taiwan status deriving from her father's origins on the island, a former Japanese colony, refused to go away.

Jul 27, 2017, 16:37 PM IST