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India calls for "free, fair and inclusive" elections in Myanmar, backs transition to democracy

New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- India has urged Myanmar to hold "free, fair and inclusive" elections, saying broad participation is essential for a credible transition to democracy as global scrutiny over transp... Read More


SC mulls guidelines to curb insensitive judicial remarks in sexual assault cases

New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- The Supreme Court on Monday signalled that it may frame comprehensive guidelines for high courts and trial courts on observations made during sexual assault proceedings, warning t... Read More


PSBs write off loans worth Rs 6.15L cr in last 5.5 years

New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- Public sector banks have written off loans totalling Rs 6.15 lakh crore over the past five and a half years, the government told Parliament on Monday. Citing provisional figures f... Read More


Parl committee flags NTA irregularities, suggests pen-and-paper based exams

New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- A parliamentary committee has urged a stronger shift toward pen-and-paper entrance examinations, arguing that several long-running models such as the CBSE board tests and UPSC exa... Read More


Kangana Ranaut calls Vande Mataram a 'spark of freedom struggle' as Lok Sabha holds special debate

New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- As the Lok Sabha is holding a special debate on Vande Mataram today, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said it is a "matter of pride" that the national song, one she described as a spark that... Read More


Shakib hopes to return for a full home series before retirement

, Dec. 8 -- Shakib Al Hasan, who lives out of country after the fall of his political party Awami League from the government facing a mass uprising last year, has said he remains hopeful of playing fo... Read More


"Vande Mataram is a modern avatar of our great cultural legacy": PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- Asserting that 'Vande Mataram' was not just a mantra for political independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that it is a modern avatar of our great cultural legac... Read More


"All players have been given their roles": Salman Ali Agha hints at Pakistan squad selection for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Islamabad, Dec. 8 -- Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has provided insights about how his side will shape their squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan are drawn in Group... Read More


Goa govt forms panel to probe nightclub fire

Panaji, Dec. 8 -- The Goa government on Monday constituted a four-member magisterial inquiry committee to ascertain the facts and circumstances that led up to the massive fire that gutted a nightclub,... Read More


15th NA's 10th session discusses enhanced power delegation for Hanoi

Hanoi, Dec. 8 -- Special mechanisms for implementing major projects in Hanoi, the investment policy for Long Thanh International Airport, amendments to the Law on Value-Added Tax are among those high ... Read More