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Democracy under pressure: Threats to Nigeria's 2027 elections, By Samson Itodo

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- As Nigeria transitions into full election mode for the 2027 general elections, the political temperature is heating up at a scale that puts the country's democracy under intense pr... Read More


DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran stirs hornet's nest, says unlike TN, girls in North India told to stay in kitchen, bear children

Chennai, Jan. 14 -- Dayanidhi Maran is at it again. The former union Minister and DMK Lok Sabha MP stirred a hornet's neston Wednesday saying, unlike in the Dravidian heartland of Tamil Nadu, where gi... Read More


Bandi Sanjay seeks BJP Mayor seat in Karimnagar, says Centre funds key for development

Karimnagar, Jan. 14 -- union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday appealed to the people of Karimnagar to hand over the Mayor's seat to the BJP and ensure a majority of B... Read More


Congress establishment calls central meeting, defers it amid uncertainty

Kathmandu, Jan. 14 -- The central committee meeting called by the Nepali Congress acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka for Tuesday has been postponed until Wednesday morning owing to the uncertainty ... Read More


Nepali Congress in last-ditch talks to prevent party split

Kathmandu, Jan. 14 -- After the organisers of the second special general convention of Nepali Congress on Wednesday set the stage for the election of new office bearers including a new party president... Read More


Japan foreign minister to visit India for strategic dialogue

India, Jan. 14 -- Japan's foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi will arrive in India on Thursday for a strategic dialogue with external affairs minister S Jaishankar that is expected to focus on strength... Read More


Sanjay Raut hits out Election Commission, says Mahayuti parties "distributing money" despite MCC

Mumbai, Jan. 14 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday alleged that the Maharashtra State Election Commission had given an "open licence" to Mahayuti parties, including the BJP, Shiv Sena, and... Read More


Large-ticket deals drive India's industrial leasing to record highs in 2025: Colliers India

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- In 2025, India's industrial and warehousing sector demonstrated remarkable resilience, with leasing activity reaching 36.9 million sq ft across the top eight cities, marking a 16... Read More


Three stocks to watch as Budget 2026 may roll out Rs.23,000 crore incentives for capital goods manufacturing

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The government may roll out incentive packages worth up to Rs.23,000 crore in the Union Budget 2026 to boost domestic manufacturing of high-value capital goods and reduce depende... Read More


Karnataka CM chair tussle: Congress MLA Ashok Pattan says "Rahul Gandhi has invited Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar to Delhi"

Bengaluru, Jan. 14 -- Congress MLA Ashok Pattan on Wednesday said that senior party leader Rahul Gandhi has asked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to visit... Read More