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Undefeated: Why Vinesh Phogat will not back down

India, May 18 -- Days after she identified herself as one of the women who had accused Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, then the head of the Wrestling Federation of India, of harassing her sexually, Vinesh ... Read More


OTT releases this week: Desi Bling, System, The Boroughs, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Ghost War on Netflix, Amazon and more

New Delhi, May 18 -- Starting from May 18, several new series and films will be streaming online. From Desi Bling to Ladies First to Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Ghost War, several new releases will be stre... Read More


Zakharova Accuses EU Parliament of Hypocrisy Over China Criticism, Ignoring Europe's Own Crises

New Delhi, May 18 -- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova launched a sharp attack on the European Parliament on Saturday, accusing lawmakers in Brussels of ignoring mounting political,... Read More


Chandigarh: In women-reserved wards, male leaders steal the show

Chandigarh, May 18 -- In the seven women-reserved wards of the Panchkula Municipal Corporation, male relatives or political colleagues of the candidates appeared to play a dominant role, overseeing ca... Read More


Regional buzz | No permission for religious event riles MLA Raman Arora

India, May 18 -- Days after the state government restored his security, Jalandhar AAP MLA Raman Arora publicly announced that he was surrendering his cover. Arora, who is out on bail in a corruption a... Read More


Nepal prepares softer penalties for consensual adolescent relationships

Kathmandu, May 18 -- The government is preparing to amend the country's criminal laws to reduce punishment in cases involving consensual physical relationships between teenagers of similar ages, follo... Read More


VD Satheesan takes oath as Kerala CM today. Full list of 20 ministers in UDF government

New Delhi, May 18 -- Congress leader VD Satheesan is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala today, along with his full Council of 20 ministers. Satheesan formally announced his next Cabinet ... Read More


Sharad Pawar's unexpected praise for Tatkare fuels political speculation

India, May 18 -- Surprising many in the state's political circles, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday mouthed words of praise for Sunil Tatkare, the state president of the rival NCP faction, when... Read More


Nepal court orders more free electricity from Phukot Karnali as developer says provision will make project unviable

Kathmandu, May 18 -- Nepal's Supreme Court has directed the government to increase the proportion of free electricity Nepal would receive from the 480 MW Phukot Karnali Hydropower Project in Kalikot, ... Read More


The hard road to Nepali Congress reform

Nepal, May 18 -- In just three and a half years, the Nepali Congress went down from 89 seats in the federal lower house in 2022 to 38 in 2026. If the faction of Purna Bahadur Khadka, former party pres... Read More