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Fubara speaks to Rivers people about 'sounds of war' after Wike's threats

Nigeria, Jan. 2 -- Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, on Thursday, urged residents of the state not to be troubled in the face of rising political tension. Speaking during the New Year cross... Read More


Following complaints, SEC to investigate unopposed election of Mahayuti candidates

India, Jan. 2 -- With many instances of ruling alliance candidates getting elected unopposed in the local body elections, the State Election Commission (SEC) has sought reports from various authoritie... Read More


Cong launches 'Save ECHS' campaign, accuses Modi Govt of weakening healthcare scheme for ex-servicemen

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The Congress party launched a nationwide "Save ECHS" campaign, alleging that the Modi government is deliberately weakening the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) by s... Read More


Siddaramaiah slams EC survey misuse to dismiss Rahul Gandhi's concerns

Bengaluru, Jan. 2 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that an Election Commission survey was being selectively interpreted to create a misleading narrative aimed at dismissing conc... Read More


"India recalibrating neighbourhood policy with focus on support, security": EAM Jaishankar

Chennai, Jan. 2 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India is recalibrating its neighbourhood policy by balancing humanitarian assistance, development cooperation and firm response... Read More


Under mounting criticism, parties pledge to correct lists of their proportional candidates

Kathmandu, Jan. 2 -- Political parties have been severely criticised over the lists of proportional representation (PR) candidates they submitted to the Election Commission earlier this week. Followi... Read More


India has every right to defend against 'bad neighbours': Jaishankar

CHENNAI, Jan. 2 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has every right to defend its people when it comes to "bad neighbours" and asserted that a neighbouring country cannot as... Read More


France ends lifetime perks for former ministers amid voter mistrust

France, Jan. 2 -- From 1 January, France's automatic "lifetime" state benefits - including official cars, drivers and permanent police protection - for former prime ministers and interior ministers ha... Read More


China's Crackdown on Peaceful Anti-Mining Protesters in Kham Zachukha, Tibet

India, Jan. 2 -- China's latest gold-mining drive in Kham Zachukha has exposed a ruthless campaign to dispossess Tibetans of their sacred land and silence dissent through force and fear. Aggressive mi... Read More


Kwara teachers protest exclusion from 30% salary allowance

Nigeria, Jan. 2 -- Public school teachers in Kwara State on Friday protested their exclusion from a 30 per cent peculiar salary allowance recently approved for other categories of state workers, descr... Read More