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India, France strengthen counter-terror ties with NSG-GIGN Letter of Intent in Paris

Paris, Nov. 20 -- India and France strengthened their counter-terrorism cooperation as Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), Brighu Srinivasan, and Commander of France's GIGN, Colonel... Read More


Using VVPAT not feasible in local body elections: SEC to HC

India, Nov. 20 -- The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) told the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that using Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines in local body elections is not ... Read More


What other job does Governor have other than giving assent to the bills?: DMK leader Saravanan Annadurai

Chennai, Nov. 20 -- DMK leader Saravanan Annadurai on Thursday sparked controversy by questioning the role of Governors in India, suggesting their primary function is to give assent to bills passed by... Read More


Govt clears draft law to establish separate secretariat for Supreme Court

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The interim government on Thursday cleared the draft of Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance 2025 to set up a separate secretariat of the higher court, aiming to ensure the full indep... Read More


One officer killed as police battle gunmen in Abuja community - Official

Nigeria, Nov. 20 -- The police have announced the death of a policeman in a shootout with armed persons who attacked an Abuja community in the early hours of Thursday. Abuja police spokesperson Josep... Read More


Korea sees brighter tax outlook on chip supercycle

Seoul, Nov. 20 -- The South Korean government is turning more optimistic about next year's corporate tax revenue as strong earnings at major semiconductor makers bolster the fiscal outlook, as per a r... Read More


SIR is Rajiv Gandhi's legacy, Opposition spreading misinformation: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Deoghar, Nov. 20 -- Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey has launched a scathing attack on the ongoing political controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in parts of the coun... Read More


If NDA stays united, Nitish Kumar may join Jyoti Basu, Naveen Patnaik's ranks as longest-serving CM

New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- Having been sworn in as the Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th time, Nitish Kumar is expected to surpass Jyoti Basu's tenure, who remained West Bengal's CM for 23 years, provided ... Read More


SC draws line on setting timelines for President, Governors, advocate for dialogue

New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday pronounced its opinion advisory on whether it can "impose" timelines on the President and State Governors for acting on Bills passed by State Legisl... Read More


"Tejashwi Yadav should attend if he respects democracy": Manoj Tiwari ahead of Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony

Patna, Nov. 20 -- BJP leader and MP Manoj Tiwari on Thursday suggested that Tejashwi Yadav should attend Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony "if he respects democracy". He further stated that those in... Read More