China criticises "self-deceiving" Japanese politicians

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 16:06

Sino-Japanese ties have been overshadowed for years by what China says has been Japan`s refusal to admit to atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers in China between 1931 and 1945.

Malaysian politicians speak out against `Allah` ruling

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 20:45

Malaysia`s top politicians and academics today termed as "very disturbing" a court ruling that barred non-Muslims from using the word "Allah" to refer to God in the Muslim-majority nation.

Anna Hazare claims political nexus in sale of ‘sick’ sugar mills

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 20:50

Social activist Anna Hazare today alleged a nexus among some Maharashtra politicians in selling sugar factories to private players by deliberately declaring them "sick".

Imran Khan asks supporters not to abuse critics on social media

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 18:04

Imran Khan on Wednesday condemned "abuse and harassment" on platforms like Twitter, especially acts that target women.

Taliban accuses US of `sucking blood` of citizens to suppress other nations

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 14:40

Afghanistan Taliban has mocked the United States over its government shutdown and accused the US politicians of `sucking the blood of their own people`.

Malaysia compensates politicians for wrongful jailing

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 16:44

Malaysia, in a rare out-of-court settlement, agreed today to pay an opposition lawmaker and five others USD 63,000 after they were detained under a tough security law two years ago. <br><br>

Malaysia compensates politicians for wrongful jailing

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 15:48

Malaysia, in a rare out-of-court settlement, agreed on Tuesday to pay an opposition lawmaker and five others USD 63,000 after they were detained under a tough security law two years ago.

Birsa Munda Jail: Home for tainted politicians

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 19:35

It is a prison built in memory of legendary freedom fighter Birsa Munda. It is now turning out to be a virtual second home for tainted politicians and officials in Jharkhand.

Politicians should have retirement age: Ramesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 20:14

Indicating strong disciplinary action against certain dissident party leaders in Odisha, Union Minister and senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said politicians should have age for retirement from politics.

Seriously mulling to bar entry of criminals in politics: Sibal

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 18:48

Government on Friday said it was working on a proposal to prevent the entry of criminals into politics even as a bill to prevent immediate disqualification of lawmakers upon conviction in a criminal case is pending in Parliament.

Politicians who are involved in alleged sex scandals

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 23:18

Rajasthan minister Babu Lal Nagar on Thursday tendered his resignation after being accused of raping a 35-year-old woman in the pretext of providing her a `suitable job`.