SC stands by its order on disqualifying convicted MPs, MLAs

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 15:51

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stood by its order to disqualify convicted politicians from serving as parliamentarians or state legislatures.

Shashi Tharoor launches Flatparty.com

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 22:20

Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shashi Tharoor Tuesday launched a new social networking site - Flatparty.com - which can be used to send bulk as well as private messages.

Gunmen kill female politician in Pakistan

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 21:57

Gunmen shot dead a secular female politician from Pakistan`s troubled northwest after breaking into her home at night, police said on Saturday.

Tunisian opposition politician shot dead in Tunis

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 19:31

Tunisian opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi was shot dead outside his house in the capital Tunis on Thursday, a member of his party said.

Thailand denies entry to Cambodian politician

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 21:04

Thailand has denied entry to Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy over concerns that he would engage in political campaigning in the neighbouring Southeast Asian nation, officials said on Wednesday.

Australian politician clawed by kangaroo

Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 18:33

Kangaroo Alert! An Australian politician was on Thursday clawed by a kangaroo while jogging as they came face-to-face in a startling encounter.

Thatcher `great politician` who will go down in history: Gorbachev

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 18:47

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher was a "great politician" who will go down in history, former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev said on Monday.

US politician takes on group for criticizing wife

Last Updated: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 11:45

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell lambasted a liberal group for criticizing the Asian heritage of his wife, former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, calling its Twitter messages "racial slurs" and "the ultimate outrage."