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Nepal, Jan. 1 -- Nepalis often respond ambivalently when asked about a pair of systems-the three-tier federalism and the proportional representation electoral model-adopted after Nepal ushered in a fe... Read More


Health Minister Gautam faces criticism for business as usual

Kathmandu, Jan. 1 -- Until some two decades ago, thousands of children used to die of diarrheal infections. But when the government distributed Jeevanjal, an oral rehydration solution, free of cost an... Read More


"Grievous insult to sentiments": BJP's CR Kesavan slams Nana Patole for comparing Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram

Chennai, Jan. 1 -- BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday called Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole's remarks drawing comparison between Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Lord Ram a "grievous insult" ... Read More


India's energy transition to be driven by storage, transmission capacity, nuclear power

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026-to help you know what to e... Read More


Congress camp presses special convention demand

Kathmandu, Jan. 1 -- At a time when other parties have stepped up election preparations, the grand old party Nepali Congress has plunged into a cycle of crisis and ambiguity over holding its general c... Read More


"Will not bow to malevolent forces," says Mamata Banerjee as TMC marks Foundation Day

Kolkata, Jan. 1 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greeted party workers and supporters on the Foundation Day of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), reiterating the party's commitment t... Read More


Centre must rebut Chinese claims of mediation between India, Pak: Owaisi on Op Sindoor

Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- AIMIM president and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi has said Chinese claim of mediation between India and Pakistan is an affront to the country and that it must be strongly rebutted... Read More


CM Dhami extends New Year 2026 greetings to Uttarakhand residents

Dehradun, Jan. 1 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to all residents of the state on the occasion of the Anglo New Year 2026. In his message sh... Read More


"Will not bow to malevolent forces," says Mamata Banerjee as TMC marks Foundation Day

Kolkata, Jan. 1 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greeted party workers and supporters on the Foundation Day of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), reiterating the party's commitment t... Read More


Is New Delhi about to ease up on Chinese investment?

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Centre is preparing to significantly relax a five-year-old rule that shut out Chinese capital and put existing investments in limbo, easing the stringent Press Note 3 (PN3) di... Read More