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Jaggi Vasudev calls Muslim student a 'Talibani' at LSE event, students' union condemns language as 'Islamophobic'
India

Jaggi Vasudev calls Muslim student a 'Talibani' at LSE event, students' union condemns language as 'Islamophobic'

The LSE student union issued a statement condemning the alleged comments of Vasudev calling a Muslim student during an interaction a 'Talibani'.

Urjit Patel resignation: Reticent but independent-minded RBI governor who found his voice
Business

Urjit Patel resignation: Reticent but independent-minded RBI governor who found his voice

Urjit Patel's resignation came just days ahead of the 14 December meeting of the board of RBI that was to take up issues like governance in the central bank.

Narendra Modi first Indian PM to prioritise universal health coverage, Rahul yet to match Modicare: Lancet study
India

Narendra Modi first Indian PM to prioritise universal health coverage, Rahul yet to match Modicare: Lancet study

The Lancet editor-in-chief Richard Horton Rahul Gandhi seeking to resurrect the Congress and prove that India's greatest political dynasty still has something to offer, despite his promises to help lower castes, tribal communities and rural poor, is yet to match Modicare

Rahul Gandhi in UK: Congress president addresses people at London School of Economics, visits Royal Society of Medicine
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Rahul Gandhi in UK: Congress president addresses people at London School of Economics, visits Royal Society of Medicine

Congress president Rahul Gandhi visited London ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and greeted a variety of audience.

People support leaders like Donald Trump and Narendra Modi because they are angry about not having jobs, says Rahul Gandhi
India

People support leaders like Donald Trump and Narendra Modi because they are angry about not having jobs, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that people support populist leaders like US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi because they are angry over not having jobs

Rahul Gandhi in London: Congress will cooperate if BJP wishes to pass Women's Reservation Bill, says party chief
Politics

Rahul Gandhi in London: Congress will cooperate if BJP wishes to pass Women's Reservation Bill, says party chief

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that his party would happily co-operate with the BJP if they wish to pass the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament.

Rahul Gandhi at LSE says the 2019 elections will be fought between BJP and a united Opposition
Politics

Rahul Gandhi at LSE says the 2019 elections will be fought between BJP and a united Opposition

Rahul Gandhi yet again lashed out at the BJP and Narendra Modi government during an interaction with students at the London School of Economics.

Rahul Gandhi in UK LIVE updates: Doka La not isolated incident, Chinese troops still present in area, says Congress president
India

Rahul Gandhi in UK LIVE updates: Doka La not isolated incident, Chinese troops still present in area, says Congress president

Rahul Gandhi in UK LIVE updates: Rahul said Doka La was not an isolated issue and that it was a part of a sequence of events. "Prime Minister is episodic. He views Doka La as an event. If he was carefully watching the process, he could've stopped it. The truth is the Chinese are still in Doka La today," he said.

Rahul Gandhi's Berlin speech couldn't be aired live online due to technical glitch, claims Congress
India

Rahul Gandhi's Berlin speech couldn't be aired live online due to technical glitch, claims Congress

Congress president Rahul Gandhi's address to the Indian Overseas Congress in Berlin in Germany on Thursday night could not be aired 'live' due to a technical glitch, the party said.

Gallup survey reveals Indians optimistic on economy and govt, but personal satisfaction plummets; will politicos pay heed?
India

Gallup survey reveals Indians optimistic on economy and govt, but personal satisfaction plummets; will politicos pay heed?

Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014, a majority of Indians have been highly optimistic about the economy and expressed confidence in their government even as their rating of 'personal satisfaction' got worse every year, a Gallup survey revealed.

Pakistan is back in business in Kashmir because India created mess in Valley, says former RAW chief
India

Pakistan is back in business in Kashmir because India created mess in Valley, says former RAW chief

Pakistan is not viewed as a key player within the Kashmir issue despite the "mess" India may have created in the region, a former RAW chief of India said

First Lady: Nupur Sharma throws light on leaving her cushy job to enter big, bad world of politics
First Lady

First Lady: Nupur Sharma throws light on leaving her cushy job to enter big, bad world of politics

London School of Economics graduate and lawyer Nupur Sharma talks to author Meghna Pant about why she left a high-paying job to enter the big, bad world of politics exclusively on First Lady.

People still not ready for autonomous vehicles, finds study
Auto

People still not ready for autonomous vehicles, finds study

Those who find driving stressful are more open to autonomous vehicles

New Reserve Bank of India chief Urjit Patel, solitary by nature, steps into spotlight
Business

New Reserve Bank of India chief Urjit Patel, solitary by nature, steps into spotlight

Incoming governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Urjit Patel, is widely regarded as having the professional and academic credentials he needs to make a success of his new job.

Not a gatecrasher, would never be one: Vijay Mallya retorts on book launch row
Business

Not a gatecrasher, would never be one: Vijay Mallya retorts on book launch row

Vijay Mallya, declared a proclaimed offender in a money laundering case, today said he was not a "gate crasher", suggesting that he was invited to the book launch event here which was also attended by the Indian High Commissioner.

European Immigrants flowing into Britain make a strong case for 'Brexiters' campaign
World

European Immigrants flowing into Britain make a strong case for 'Brexiters' campaign

A recent surge in immigration by mainly East European workers is giving momentum to "Brexiters" in the campaign ahead of Britain's referendum on EU membership.

Why David Cameron's decision to tackle racism in employment with 'name-blind' policy is significant
World

Why David Cameron's decision to tackle racism in employment with 'name-blind' policy is significant

Britain has come a long way from the days when landlords put up notices on their front doors warning, "No Irish, no dogs". To which they later added "Blacks and Pakis".

Cambridge tops UK varsity list, beats Oxford 4th time in a row
World

Cambridge tops UK varsity list, beats Oxford 4th time in a row

Britain's prestigious Cambridge University today pipped arch-rival Oxford for the fourth year in a row to be named the best varsity in the country by an education guide.

Not just Xavier's: 75 academics against Modi becoming PM
Politics

Not just Xavier's: 75 academics against Modi becoming PM

The academics led by Professor Chetan Bhatt and Gautam Appa of the London School of Economics issued the open letter in the UK's Left-leaning 'Independent' newspaper.

Students in N-Korea: Why the BBC is wrong and, LSE is right
World

Students in N-Korea: Why the BBC is wrong and, LSE is right

The squabble between two powerful British institutions comes at a time of uncertainty caused by North Korea's bellicose threats to launch a new medium-range missile at its enemies.