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Arrest of anti-corruption activist exposes Mauritanias growing crackdown on whistleblowers

Bangladesh, Dec. 20 -- The late-night arrest of prominent Mauritanian anti-corruption activist Mohamed Ould Ghadda has triggered widespread condemnation from opposition leaders, civil society organiza... Read More


BJP's Ram Kadam defends Kokate's resignation; says opposition has no right to question

Mumbai, Dec. 20 -- BJP leader Ram Kadam on Saturday commented on the resignation of NCP leader Manikrao Kokate, saying the present government acted promptly in seeking his resignation. "This is the g... Read More


Multiple identities expose deep ties to alleged Cambodian cyber-scam empire

Bangladesh, Dec. 20 -- When the United States announced sweeping sanctions against Cambodias powerful Prince Group in October, the move was framed as a decisive strike against what Washington labeled ... Read More


"Don't support drug lords, protect stray cattle": Navjot Kaur Sidhu appeals to Punjab CM, legal fraternity

Chandigarh, Dec. 20 -- Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who has been recently suspended by Congress on Saturday appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, retired judges, and legal professionals to refrain fr... Read More


Gangwar outside liquor vend in Rohtak leaves one dead, two injured

Rohtak, Dec. 20 -- One criminal was killed and two others sustained gunshot injuries in an exchange of fire between two rival gangs outside a liquor vend in Ritoli village of Rohtak district on Friday... Read More


Extortion case: SC cancels bail of 4 accused, rejects bail plea of fifth

PATNA, Dec. 20 -- The Supreme Court cancelled the bail of four accused and rejected the bail petition of fifth accused in a murderous attack and demanding extortion from a sweet shop owner of Bihar's ... Read More


CEC Gyanesh Kumar offers prayers at Bhagyalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Dec. 20 -- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday offered prayers at the Bhagyalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad with his family. After worshipping at the temple, Kumar said he wo... Read More


Nepal Interim PM calls on people to gear up for election, brushes off claims of election postponement "baseless"

Kathmandu, Dec. 20 -- Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has rejected claims of attempts to postpone the election slated for March next year. Addressing the nation on the completion of 100 d... Read More


MDU clash: Police yet to arrest Scorpio driver; student groups allege political protection

Rohtak, Dec. 20 -- Two days after Rohtak police arrested two persons in connection with an attempt to murder case following the entry of outsiders into the Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) campus on... Read More


Anaesthetist arrested in Chapra doctor's abduction case: Police

PATNA, Dec. 20 -- With the arrest of Patna-based anaesthesiologist in an attempt to abduct Chapra doctor Sajal Kumar, Bihar's Saran police claimed on Saturday that the kidnapping conspiracy was orches... Read More