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Question over Nitish if NDA wins

India, Oct. 19 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a very matter of fact statement on who the next Chief Minister of Bihar would be. Answering a query put forward by a TV journalist, Shah was candid... Read More


Multiple TN fishermen stranded at sea amid turbulent weather; Centre working to restore connectivity: Nirmala Sitharaman

Kanyakumari, Oct. 19 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the Central government is working to restore satellite phone connectivity for several fishermen from Tamil Nadu's ... Read More


As Modi fights nepotism, his Bihar allies keep it in the family

India, Oct. 19 -- Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to denounce dynastic politics as a "threat to democracy," his message seems to have been selectively heard within the ruling National D... Read More


Keeping up with UP: Mayawati may have to do more than rally to shed 'BJP B' tag

India, Oct. 19 -- Her supporters came in droves, cheered her endlessly but returned home uncertain about her plan to finally resurrect the BSP. Mayawati's one message that excited the rallyists was h... Read More


BJP drops veterans to promote merit, youth leadership

India, Oct. 19 -- Significantly, the party removed ten names in its first list and an additional seven sitting legislators in the second round, bringing the total number of MLAs denied tickets to 17. ... Read More


Zubeen Garg death sparks Assam political storm

India, Oct. 19 -- The BJP-led Assam government has announced several steps to ensure a thorough inquiry into Garg's demise in Singapore. Measures include the formation of a Special Investigation Team ... Read More


Political deadlock and spending on dual crises leaves French finances in disarray

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- France is a major industrial power with the world's seventh-largest economy. So why are its government finances in such a mess? A political deadlock in parliament has left Presi... Read More


'GST Reforms Spark Festive Sales Surge'

India, Oct. 19 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday hailed the recent GST rate rationalisation as a ... Read More


NCP accuses EC of arbitrary decision over denial of 'Water Lily'

, Oct. 19 -- NCP on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) is making an 'arbitrary decision' by denying the party its desired electoral symbol 'Water Lily'. "We've seen that the Election Co... Read More


Proposed Nigerian law will boost women's participation in governance - Experts

Nigeria, Oct. 19 -- Gender experts, educators, and policymakers have urged the National Assembly to pass the bill that seeks to reserve some seats for women in the National Assembly. In a video poste... Read More