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Why secular politics in South Asia still clings to family dynasties

Nepal, Dec. 1 -- Why do secular parties in South Asia, despite championing democracy, cling to family names? Because in a battle against religious nationalism, emotion often outweighs ideology. Politi... Read More


A godsend for many, digital KYC remains a nightmare for people with disabilities

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- From wheelchair ramps to braille and audio instructions, the financial services industry has more or less been complying with demands for equal rights for people with disabilities... Read More


Parliament Winter Session to kick off on a stormy note today; Opposition to corner Govt on SIR, Delhi blast, labour laws

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- The winter session of Parliament is likely to kick off on a stormy note today, with the Opposition insisting on a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls... Read More


A total of 120 parties seek to contest March 5 elections

Kathmandu, Dec. 1 -- A record number of political parties are contesting the midterm elections for the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5. As the registration deadline ended on Sunday, 12... Read More


Public savings at risk as debt-ridden Nepal Airlines' finances spiral

Kathmandu, Dec. 1 -- Rs50 billion in debt, on the verge of bankruptcy, eroding public trust, corruption scandals, overstaffing, and chronic mismanagement-these are the reputations Nepal Airlines, the ... Read More


From law classmates to ex-DGP: The many hues of local body election candidates in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 1 -- In less than two weeks, voters in Kerala will head to the polling booths to choose their representatives for the three-tier rural and urban local bodies. Conducted every ... Read More


यूपी में 200 करोड़ से बनेगा भाजपा का नया प्रदेश कार्यालय, सीएम योगी ने देखा नक्शा

लखनऊ, दिसम्बर 1 -- लखनऊ में नई विधानसभा बनाने की कवायद के बीच भाजपा के नए प्रदेश कार्यालय को बनाने की तैयारी भी तेज हो गई है। मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने रविवार शाम को भाजपा के नए प्रस्तावित प्रदेश ... Read More


Sabah Cabinet watch: Hajiji's second-term line-up fuels intense backroom jostling

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 1 -- More than a day after Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor was sworn in as Sabah chief minister, the shape of the new state Cabinet remains unclear - but speculation over key appointments h... Read More


लोगों से जुड़ें और समस्याओं का करें समाधान, BJP ने नीतीश सरकार में शामिल अपने मंत्रियों को दिए मंत्र

हिन्दुस्तान ब्यूरो, दिसम्बर 1 -- भाजपा ने नीतीश सरकार में शामिल अपने मंत्रियों को बेहतर शासन चलाने के मंत्र दिये। साथ ही राज्य सरकार के सुशासन को आगे बढ़ाने और न्याय के साथ विकास को आम लोगों तक पहुंचा... Read More


Voter-intimidation case: SAD nominee's daughter Kanchanpreet Kaur walks free

Amritsar, Dec. 1 -- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Kanchanpreet Kaur, the daughter of Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa who unsuccessfully contested the recently held Tarn Taran bypoll, was released in the e... Read More