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"Won't Allow PM Modi, BJP To Disrespect Tamil People," Says Rahul Gandhi
Sun Jan 24 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has kickstarted the party's campaign for the May Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, doubled down on his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi a...
Russia Sees Unprecedented Protests In Support Of Kremlin Critic, Over 2,500 Arrested
Sun Jan 24 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
Police clashed violently with protesters in Moscow and arrested more than 2,500 demonstrators in cities across the country Saturday as Russians took to the streets to denounce Krem...
‘All Ministers with us’: Arnab Goswami’s chats make BJP do some social distancing
Sat Jan 23 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
The BJP and the Centre have avoided reacting to the WhatsApp chats between Republic TV’s Arnab Goswami and former CEO of the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) Partho Dasgu...
Man handed over to police by farmer leaders being quizzed
Sat Jan 23 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
A youth caught by protesting farmers at Delhi’s Singhu border has claimed that he was trained to incite violence during the ongoing farmers stir and upcoming tractor parade on Repu...
Lalu Yadav Likely To Be Shifted To Delhi AIIMS As Health Worsens
Sat Jan 23 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
Preparations are on to take jailed Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav to AIIMS in Delhi today for treatment after his health deteriorated, officials have said. His son and RJD l...
She Flew In Private Jet To Capitol Riot. Now Wants Money For Legal Fees
Sat Jan 23 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
The woman who documented herself flying via private jet to Washington, D.C., and entering the Capitol in a mob of Trump supporters is now soliciting donations for her legal defense...
Bird Flu: FSSAI Issues 10-Point Guide To Eat Egg And Chicken The Right Way
Sat Jan 23 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
Several states including Delhi and Mumbai have confirmed the avian influenza, commonly known as the bird flu. Some also banned the sale of eggs and chicken as a preventive measure,...
Kamala Harris As Vice President Further Cements US-India Ties: White House
Fri Jan 22 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
The historic inauguration of Kamala Harris as America's vice president has further cemented the importance of the relationship between the United States and India, according to a t...
"Government Silence Deafening": Sonia Gandhi On TV Anchor's WhatsApp Chats
Fri Jan 22 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
The government's silence over the leaked WhatsApp chats of TV anchor Arnab Goswami on the Balakot strikes is "deafening", Congress president Sonia Gandhi said today, alleging that ...
West Bengal Minister Rajib Banerjee Resigns In Fresh Worry For Trinamool
Fri Jan 22 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
West Bengal Forest Minister Rajib Banerjee today resigned from his position. The cabinet minister did not cite any reasons for his decision and comes amid a recent string of exits ...
PM Cites Cricket Team's Win, Says Approach All About Self-Reliant India
Fri Jan 22 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
Urging the country's youth to draw inspiration from Team India's historic test cricket victory at Australia's Gabba, clinched with less experienced players, Prime Minister Narendra...
"Now, Arrest Me": Tejashwi Yadav Dares Nitish Kumar Over New Order
Fri Jan 22 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
Nitish Kumar, who has often displayed a short fuse when it comes to criticism on social media, has ordered action against "offensive" posts against his government in Bihar. Bihar's...
PM Modi, Chief Ministers To Receive Shots In Round 2 Of Vaccination: Sources
Thu Jan 21 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be vaccinated in the second phase of the Covid inoculation drive launched last week, sources said today. All Chief Ministers, MPs and MLAs above 5...
"We Will Rise Up": Kamala Harris' First Remarks As US Vice President
Thu Jan 21 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
In her first remarks to the nation as US Vice President, Kamala Harris has highlighted "American aspiration" and underlined that President Joe Biden has summoned the people to look...
Farm Unions Meet Delhi Police Over Republic Day Tractor Rally: Report
Thu Jan 21 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
A meeting is underway between the Delhi Police and farmer unions regarding the proposed tractor rally by them on Republic Day, officials said. Joint Commissioner of Police (Norther...
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, accused of defaming Adani, is facing arrest. Why?
Thu Jan 21 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
On January 19, a court in Kutch, Gujarat, issued an arrest warrant for journalist and author Paranjoy Guha Thakurta in a defamation suit filed by the Adani Group, one of India’s le...
₹ 1,000-Crore High-Tech Scam Targeted Madhya Pradesh Tenders, 2 Arrested
Thu Jan 21 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two persons in connection with a sophisticated ₹ 1,030 crore e-tender scam involving e-tendering for the Madhya Pradesh government's infras...
₹ 1,000-Crore High-Tech Scam Targeted Madhya Pradesh Tenders, 2 Arrested
Thu Jan 21 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two persons in connection with a sophisticated ₹ 1,030 crore e-tender scam involving e-tendering for the Madhya Pradesh government's infras...
"This Is Tejashwi Yadav Speaking". A Phone Call In Bihar Goes Viral
Thu Jan 21 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav failed to oust Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in the November state election but his clout is intact, or so it appeared from his phone chat with...
Farm Laws Panel Has No Power To Decide, Where is Bias? Supreme Court
Wed Jan 20 2021 | By Cobrapost Desk
The Supreme Court today slammed critics of an expert panel - formed last week to resolve the farmers-centre deadlock over the three contentious agricultural laws - and said the com...