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US to create critical mineral trade bloc to reduce China's global dominance

India, Feb. 5 -- The United States on Wednesday announced the creation of a new critical minerals trading bloc aimed at reducing global dependence on China. US vice-president JD Vance outlined plans f... Read More


Is 'socialism-oriented economy' holding Nepal back?

Kathmandu, Feb. 5 -- As Nepal gears up for the March 5 elections, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has urged political parties to remove the phrase "socialism-orien... Read More


BJP-led Delhi govt to mark first anniversary, launch multiple projects

India, Feb. 5 -- As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Delhi completes its first year in office, the Capital is gearing up for a fortnight of project launches and policy announcements ... Read More


Supreme Court puts Hyatt hotel's valuation under scrutiny: 'This money belongs to people'

India, Feb. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday put under scrutiny the valuation of Delhi's Hyatt Regency Hotel in one-time settlement (OTS) deals between Asian Hotels (North) Pvt Ltd and two public s... Read More


'Protect democracy': Mamata Banerjee argues own case before Supreme Court, targets ECI over SIR

India, Feb. 5 -- West Bengal chief minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday became the first sitting CM to personally argue her own petition before the Supreme Court, urging it to "protect democracy... Read More


Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in as Manipur CM after 12 months of President rule in state

India, Feb. 5 -- Former Manipur speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday took oath as the chief minister of the strife-torn state, becoming the first person to helm the northeastern state since Pre... Read More


Delhi HC renotifies plea seeking Rs 100 cr compensation for Indian woman killed in Nepal unrest; to be heard on Feb 9

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Delhi High Court has renotified to February 9, 2026, a writ petition filed by a bereaved husband seeking accountability and compensation for the death of his wife, an Indian c... Read More


Noida seeks time till 2028 to fully stop sewage flow into drains

India, Feb. 5 -- More than two years after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) barred the discharge of treated or untreated sewage into natural drains and canals, the Noida Authority has told the Suprem... Read More


Ajit Pawar's last phone call was on communal unity

India, Feb. 5 -- Just minutes before his plane went down, Ajit Pawar spoke of inclusivity in local body elections, in what is believed to be his last phone call before the crash on January 28. The ca... Read More


2 weeks on, Mohali police website still non-functional

Mohali, Feb. 5 -- The district residents are facing inconvenience as the official website of Mohali police remains non-functional for the past two weeks. The website, commonly used by the public to a... Read More