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PM Modi says women reservation is key to make Indian democracy more vibrant and participative

NEW DELHI, April 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that reservation for women in legislative bodies is the need of the hour to make Indian democracy more vibrant and participative. Expressing... Read More


LG reviews preparedness for 100-Day intensive campaign under 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan'

JAMMU, April 9 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abh... Read More


Omar calls for collective action as key to social transformation

Jammu Tawi, April 9 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the need for a collective responsibility in addressing key social challenges, stating that while several responsibilities lie with... Read More


LG terminates two employees over terror links

Jammu Tawi, April 9 -- Invoking his zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday terminated two more government employees over terror links, taking the total di... Read More


State of Emergency extension approved by Parliament vote

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Public Security Ordinance (including Emergency Law) proposals were approved by a majority of 110 votes during a vote held in Parliament. Accordingly, 137 votes were received... Read More


Interview: Tanzania's Sh1 trillion illicit alcohol crisis calls for shared responsibility, collective action

Tanzania, April 9 -- The pervasive issue of illicit alcohol trade in Tanzania is not only costing the government over Sh1trillion annually in lost revenue but also posing severe public health risks an... Read More


Fired by KRA, Ruto Nominates Chief Wattanga High Commissioner to Pretoria

Kenya, April 9 -- Ruto nominates KRA chief Wattanga as high commissioner to South Africa just the same day after the KRA board showed him the door. The surprise move has set tongues wagging in Nairobi... Read More


Congress leader Singhvi slams rejection of motion against CEC

India, April 9 -- Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Wednesday criticised the rejection of the Opposition's notice for moving a motion in Parliament to remove Chief Election Commissioner ... Read More


India, Bangladesh commit to normalise ties after 18 months

India, April 9 -- India and Bangladesh on Wednesday vowed to normalise their partnership following more than 18 months of unprecedented strain in relations, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar... Read More


J&K LG terminates 2 Govt employees over terror links

India, April 9 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday terminated the services of two more Government employees for their alleged links with pro-Pakistan terror outfits, incl... Read More