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File better affidavit on vacancies in minorities panel: HC to Centre

India, Feb. 7 -- The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Centre to file a "better affidavit" on the issue of filling up the vacancies that have left the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) non-f... Read More


Arrest by police cannot be simply for asking questions: SC

India, Feb. 7 -- The Supreme Court has said the arrest of a person cannot be for simply asking questions, holding that arrest by a police officer is a mere statutory discretion which cannot be termed ... Read More


India and Malaysia share long-standing bonds of friendship: MEA, P Kumaran

India, Feb. 7 -- Last Updated on February 7, 2026 1:18 am by INDIAN AWAAZ Staff Reporter Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for Kuala Lumpur today on a two-day visit to Malaysia. This will be t... Read More


Sujeewa proposes probe into substandard coal imports

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- All institutions and officials involved in the importation of substandard coal should be summoned before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), according to Samagi Jana Balaw... Read More


India-US Trade Pact Tilts Toward Washington as Tariff Relief Masks Deeper Strategic Concessions

India, Feb. 7 -- Last Updated on February 7, 2026 3:35 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ By R. Suryamurthy India and the United States have unveiled the framework for an interim trade agreement that offers immedia... Read More


Mwanza Airport major expansion begins

DODOMA, Feb. 7 -- THE government has confirmed that a comprehensive assessment highlights the need to upgrade Mwanza Airport to international standards, with major expansion and redesign works now und... Read More


SJB proposes social media restrictions for children

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Restrictions on social media access for children under the age of 16 should be implemented to ensure their digital safety. SJB Gampaha District Parliamentarian Harshana Rajakarun... Read More


Faiszer presents two private member bills on divorce and Muslim marriage law

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Faiszer Musthapha, President's Counsel and MP submitted two key Private Member's Bills to Parliament, Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera, seeking to modernise Sri Lanka's perso... Read More


Women Parliamentarians Caucus requests amendment to Standing Orders

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The Women Parliamentarians' Caucus has formally requested the Speaker, Dr Jagath Wickramaratne, to amend the Standing Orders of Parliament to prevent the verbal harassment and ins... Read More


Fishermen and doctors intensify trade union actions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Fishermen engaged in beach seine (Ma-del) operations have vowed to continue their Satyagraha outside the Presidential Secretariat for a third day after failed negotiations with th... Read More