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BJP-Shiv Sena alliance strained in Navi Mumbai as cadres push for going solo

India, Dec. 19 -- The BJP's local unit in Navi Mumbai has signalled a strong resistance to a formal electoral alliance with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena for the upcoming Navi Mumbai Municipal Corpo... Read More


EU delays Mercosur trade deal amid farmers' protests and political divide

France, Dec. 19 -- The signing of the agreement between the EU and Mercosur, 25 years in the making, has been pushed back until January. The European Commission informed the Mercosur countries of the... Read More


NCP suspends student wing chief after his arrest in drug trafficking case

Pune, Dec. 19 -- The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Ajit Pawar faction on Friday suspended its student wing president Vishal More following his arrest in a drug trafficking case. More was arrested ... Read More


SC to hold special vacation sitting on Dec 22 for urgent matters: CJI

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- The Supreme Court will hold a special vacation sitting on December 22 to hear genuinely urgent matters during the winter break, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced on Fri... Read More


Assamese daughters Lovlina, Hima, Uma and Simu fulfilled dreams of PM Modi, CM Himanta: State BJP

Guwahati, Dec. 19 -- On the eve of the Prime Minister's visit, the outstanding achievements and glory brought to the nation through sports by Lovlina Borgohain, Hima Das, Uma Chetry and Simu Das have ... Read More


Bombay HC grants bail to NCP leader Manikrao Kokate in 1995 cheating case

Mumbai, Dec. 19 -- The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to Nationalist Congress Party leader Manikrao Kokate in connection with a 1995 cheating case, directing him to furnish a bond of Rs 1 la... Read More


Trump gifts federal workers a four-day Christmas break - but not everyone will log off

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- President Donald Trump has signed an executive order granting US federal employees two additional days off around Christmas, extending the holiday break to include 24 December an... Read More


RBI Governor considered benign inflation outlook for rate cut: MPC Minutes

Mumbai, Dec. 19 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra considered the benign inflation outlook, headline as well as core, to vote for a 25-bps rate cut at the December Monetary Po... Read More


Bangladesh on edge ahead of Sharif Osman Hadi funeral as protests, violence and security clampdown intensify

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- Bangladesh remained tense on Friday as the interim government announced revised funeral arrangements for slain activist Sharif Osman Hadi, stepped up security measures across Dhaka, ... Read More


SC moves toward final decision on life support withdrawal

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday moved a step closer to taking a "final call" on whether life support and medical treatment may be withdrawn from a 31-year-old man who has remained ... Read More