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Consensus candidacy: When elite imposition overthrows the people's democratic will, By Samson Itodo

Nigeria, May 13 -- In Nigeria, candidate nomination has traditionally been defined by two legally recognised modes of selection: direct and indirect primaries. However, in 2022, former President Muham... Read More


Trump's visit to China: China says "four red-lines in relations must not be challenged"

Washington DC, May 13 -- The Chinese Embassy in the United States on Wednesday reiterated its position on key sensitive issues in China-US relations, stating that certain issues constitute "four red l... Read More


'RBI likely to pay record dividend to govt this year'

New Delhi, May 13 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to pay the highest-ever dividend to the government, providing the Centre with a fiscal cushion to address challenges arising from the o... Read More


Govt may have to hike fuel prices if Iran war prolongs, says RBI Guv

New Delhi, May 13 -- The government might have to hike petrol and diesel prices if the West Asia crisis continues for a longer period, according to Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Speaking at ... Read More


Cabinet approval clears path for Nagpur airport modernisation

NEW DELHI, May 13 -- The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to extend the lease tenure of Airports Authority of India (AAI) land allotted to MIHAN India Limited (MIL), paving the way for the handin... Read More


New I-T Act to reduce disputes, simplify compliance: Official

India, May 13 -- The newly implemented Income Tax Act, 2025 has been designed to simplify compliance, reduce litigation and create a transparent, technology-driven tax ecosystem that is easier for ord... Read More


Trump lands in Beijing for crucial summit with Xi Jinping as Iran conflict, trade tensions loom large

Beijing/IBNS, May 13 -- US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both sides prepare to address growing geopolitical and ... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | India's inflation incline could put rate hikes back in RBI's policy consideration set

New Delhi, May 13 -- India's inflation in April climbed to a 13-month high of 3.5% from a year earlier, driven by food prices. Though this was only marginally higher than March's 3.4% reading and unde... Read More


"All an astrologer can do is predict...": DMK leader TKS Elangovan says Vijay's astrologer aide will need advisor

Chennai, May 13 -- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Wednesday took a jibe at the appointment of TVK spokesperson and astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer o... Read More


South Korea President Lee rejects 'fake news' over AI dividend remarks by policy aide

Seoul, May 13 -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has accused sections of the media of spreading "fake news" and misleading the public over remarks made by his policy aide regarding the possible u... Read More