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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


Veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai passes away at 94

India, April 9 -- Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Mohsina Kidwai, who held key ministerial portfolios under former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, passed away on Wedn... Read More


Union Cabinet clears draft bill for amendments to Women Reservation Act

India, April 9 -- The Union Cabinet is learnt to have cleared on Wednesday the draft bill for amendments to the Women's Reservation Act that will ensure an increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats to... Read More