Government scraps new medical testing standards and fees for migrant workers

Kathmandu, Dec. 20 -- The government has scrapped the new standards related to medical testing and fees for Nepali migrant workers. Labour, Employment and Social Security Minister Rajendra Singh Bhand... Read More

Kokate to approach SC as lobbying intensifies to grab his post

Mumbai, Dec. 20 -- Former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate, who received bail from the Bombay High Court in a 1995 cheating and forgery case, plans to approach the Supreme Court, sources said here... Read More

Arrest of anti-corruption activist exposes Mauritanias growing crackdown on whistleblowers

Bangladesh, Dec. 20 -- The late-night arrest of prominent Mauritanian anti-corruption activist Mohamed Ould Ghadda has triggered widespread condemnation from opposition leaders, civil society organiza... Read More

Centre to form new agency for security of ports

New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- The central government has announced the formation of a dedicated agency for the security of ports and vessels, on the lines of the Bureau of Civil Aviation (BCAS), said an offic... Read More

Extortion case: SC cancels bail of 4 accused, rejects bail plea of fifth

PATNA, Dec. 20 -- The Supreme Court cancelled the bail of four accused and rejected the bail petition of fifth accused in a murderous attack and demanding extortion from a sweet shop owner of Bihar's ... Read More

'Glad Yuvraj Singh holds it': Hardik Pandya's selfless confession after missing India's fastest T20I half-century record

India, Dec. 20 -- Hardik Pandya had absolutely no knowledge that he had smashed the record for India's second-fastest half-century during his maniacal knock of 63 in just 25 balls against South Africa... Read More

Rakesh Bedi teases story of Dhurandhar sequel; defends the violence in film: 'Vo kya seeti marne se mar jayega?'

India, Dec. 20 -- Actor Rakesh Bedi is on a high following the success of Dhurandhar, which has grossed over Rs.700 crore worldwide in just two weeks. The actor who plays Pakistani politician Jameel J... Read More

Nepal Interim PM calls on people to gear up for election, brushes off claims of election postponement "baseless"

Kathmandu, Dec. 20 -- Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has rejected claims of attempts to postpone the election slated for March next year. Addressing the nation on the completion of 100 d... Read More

Correcting Congress's mistake of ignoring northeast for decades: PM Modi

India, Dec. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Congress of ignoring Assam and the northeast for decades when the party was in power in states of the region and in Centre. "Con... Read More

Dhaka violence: Prothom Alo journalist says they were 'scared to death, had to flee' | Watch

New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- Violent protests broke out across Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Friday night after the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. The unrest quickly turned toward the media, with... Read More

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