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Sectoral Oversight Committee approves bill to abolish pensions for MPs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the Bill seeking to abolish pension benefits for Members of Parliament. Committee Chair... Read More


China's policies downgrading Tibet's status: Sikyong Penpa Tsering

Dharamshala, Feb. 12 -- The political leader of Dharamshala-based Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Sikyong Penpa Tsering, while calling for the resolution of the Sino-Tibet conflict, said that th... Read More


Bond yields are rising. How should you reposition your debt fund portfolio?

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The yield on 10-year government securities has risen 10 basis points over the past month, raising concerns among bond investors, as higher yields typically translate into lower b... Read More


Gold, silver rates today: Gold prices retreat to $5,000, silver prices fall 2% to $82. What should investors do?

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Gold and silver prices slipped slightly on Thursday, February 12, after strong US jobs data dampened expectations of an early interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold... Read More


Over 34% faculty posts vacant at AIIMS Delhi, govt tells Rajya Sabha

India, Feb. 12 -- Of the 1,306 sanctioned faculty positions at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, 446 -- or over 34% -- are currently vacant, according to data tabled by the g... Read More


Bangladesh votes today in high-stakes election after 2024 uprising against Sheikh Hasina, 12.7 crore voters eligible

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Nearly 12.7 crore Bangladeshi citizens are eligible to vote today in the high-stakes 13th Parliamentary election, which is expected to mark the country's transition after the 202... Read More


Former Meham MLA alleges extortion call demanding rRs.r5 crore

Rohtak, Feb. 12 -- Former Meham independent MLA Balraj Kundu on Wednesday filed a complaint with police claiming that he had received threatening calls and text messages from an unidentified caller de... Read More


"Immature, part-time politician": Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha remarks

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, calling him an immature part-time politician who has provided no evidence for his re... Read More


Parties finalising election manifestos as NCP publishes its document

Kathmandu, Feb. 12 -- Three weeks before the House of Representatives election, Nepal's political parties are unveiling their manifestos, with the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) releasing its 'commitmen... Read More


Kyle Rittenhouse slams Pam Bondi amid row over 'surveilling' House members for Epstein files hearing; 'Dhillon for AG'

India, Feb. 12 -- Kyle Rittenhouse, who gained national attention for the Kenosha shootings, has now called for Pam Bondi's removal. Rittenhouse is generally well regarded in MAGA circles and his brea... Read More