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In a first, NOTA to be introduced in Telangana local body elections

Hyderabad, Oct. 9 -- For the first time, the Telangana State Election Commission has decided to provide the None of the Above (NOTA) option for voters in the upcoming local body elections. According ... Read More


CPD calls for scrapping 'Upper House' plan, warns of deeper parliamentary chaos

, Oct. 9 -- The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Thursday recommended scrapping the proposed plan to introduce an Upper House in the next (13th) national parliament, saying the move will not bring ... Read More


Telangana CM holds key Zoom meeting on local body elections; calls for coordination and discipline

Hyderabad, Oct. 9 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday held a crucial Zoom meeting with senior Congress leaders and party functionaries to review the local body election preparation... Read More


JK Deputy CM expresses faith in SC ahead of J&K statehood hearing

Srinagar, Oct. 9 -- J&K Deputy Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Surinder Choudhary today expressed faith in the Supreme Court of India and voiced hope that the apex court would deliv... Read More


Public shareholders need a well-informed say in how their companies are governed

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- There's a soft hum in corporate India that regulatory standards are the end-all of disclosure requirements. The hum gets louder occasionally, when proxy advisors recommend voting ... Read More


Nestle sniffs an India boom beyond Maggi-a market that could be a global top 3

Bengaluru, Oct. 9 -- For Swiss food giant Nestle SA known for its Maggi instant noodles, Nescafe coffee powder, and KitKat chocolates, India is emerging as a major market for another product line. Ac... Read More


US Government shutdown enters 9th day: Senate again fails to pass short-term funding bills amid health care standoff

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The US government remains in shutdown with no resolution in sight after the Senate failed on Wednesday (October 8) to pass either a Republican- or Democratic-backed short-term fun... Read More


Congress alleges scam in Manipur's Jal Jeevan Mission

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The Congress party has leveled serious allegations against the government, claiming a multi-crore scam in Manipur's Jal Jeevan Mission, a flagship program aimed at providing tap w... Read More


Divide and Rule: The US Playbook in Nepal

India, Oct. 9 -- Nepal is a young democracy with big dreams and limited jobs. That mix makes it easy for outside actors to shape public mood and opinion, often without people noticing. In recent year... Read More


'Couldn't secure BJP ticket himself, how can I...': Pawan Singh vs wife intensifies

India, Oct. 9 -- The ongoing high-level war of words between Bhojpuri actor-turned-politician Pawan Singh and his wife, Jyoti Singh, escalated on Wednesday after Jyoti declared her intention to contes... Read More