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PM Tarique Rahman to address nation at 9:45pm

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will address the nation at 9:45 pm instead of 7 pm on Wednesday, a day after he was sworn in following a massive election victory. "The Prime Minister ... Read More


"Rahul Gandhi is 'Peddler of Pessimism' trying to undermine India": BJP's CR Kesavan

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CR Kesavan on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, branding him a "peddler of pessimism" for criticising the India A... Read More


"INDIA bloc work begins only before Lok Sabha elections": Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Feb. 18 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday criticised the functioning of the Opposition's INDIA bloc, alleging that the alliance becomes active only when Lok Sabha elections ap... Read More


Minister's remark on dogs sparks backlash from section of K'taka Congress

Bengaluru, Feb. 18 -- A remark by a senior state minister involving a reference to high court observations on stray dogs intensified the sensitive leadership debate within the state's ruling Congress ... Read More


Crystalgazing post-election politics

Nepal, Feb. 18 -- Nepal is caught in the frenzy of the March 5 elections for the Federal Parliament. The composition of the new parliament and the government it chooses will determine the country's fu... Read More


"Delayed a lot": J-K Minister Javed Rana urges immediate restoration of Statehood

Jammu, Feb. 18 -- Jammu and Kashmir Minister Javed Ahmed Rana on Wednesday reiterated the demand of statehood for the Union Territory, stressing that it has been delayed a lot. Speaking to the media,... Read More


Fishing licenses of local vessels deliberately disabling VMS to be suspended?

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A high-level meeting on combating illegal fishing activities was convened at the Parliament Complex, according to the Ministry of Defence. The meeting held yesterday (17) was jo... Read More


Break down the gender wall

India, Feb. 18 -- The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government has been heavily invested in the goal to make India a developed economy by 2047. It is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's develop... Read More


A decisive mandate, a defining test

Nepal, Feb. 18 -- BNP rightly deserves our congratulations for winning a decisive victory in the 13th parliamentary election. This outcome reflects an unequivocal mandate that is both politically and ... Read More


Owners, managers of twin units booked after Faridabad fire injures 37

India, Feb. 18 -- Police have booked the owners and managers of two units for allegedly storing inflammable items and lubricants that triggered a massive fire and chain of explosions in Faridabad's Se... Read More