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Britain needs debate on immigration, not silence or accusations

Bangladesh, Jan. 14 -- Public debate in the United Kingdom over immigration, identity, and social cohesion has become increasingly fraught. What should be a complex, nuanced discussion about policy ch... Read More


Democracy under pressure: Threats to Nigeria's 2027 elections, By Samson Itodo

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- As Nigeria transitions into full election mode for the 2027 general elections, the political temperature is heating up at a scale that puts the country's democracy under intense pr... Read More


DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran stirs hornet's nest, says unlike TN, girls in North India told to stay in kitchen, bear children

Chennai, Jan. 14 -- Dayanidhi Maran is at it again. The former union Minister and DMK Lok Sabha MP stirred a hornet's neston Wednesday saying, unlike in the Dravidian heartland of Tamil Nadu, where gi... Read More


Bandi Sanjay seeks BJP Mayor seat in Karimnagar, says Centre funds key for development

Karimnagar, Jan. 14 -- union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday appealed to the people of Karimnagar to hand over the Mayor's seat to the BJP and ensure a majority of B... Read More


Congress establishment calls central meeting, defers it amid uncertainty

Kathmandu, Jan. 14 -- The central committee meeting called by the Nepali Congress acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka for Tuesday has been postponed until Wednesday morning owing to the uncertainty ... Read More


South Africa backs extension of US–Africa trade deal as companies brace for tariff pressures

Bangladesh, Jan. 14 -- South Africa has welcomed a move by the United States Congress to extend a key trade preference program for African countries, describing it as an important source of short-term... Read More


Nepali Congress in last-ditch talks to prevent party split

Kathmandu, Jan. 14 -- After the organisers of the second special general convention of Nepali Congress on Wednesday set the stage for the election of new office bearers including a new party president... Read More


Japan foreign minister to visit India for strategic dialogue

India, Jan. 14 -- Japan's foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi will arrive in India on Thursday for a strategic dialogue with external affairs minister S Jaishankar that is expected to focus on strength... Read More


Sanjay Raut hits out Election Commission, says Mahayuti parties "distributing money" despite MCC

Mumbai, Jan. 14 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday alleged that the Maharashtra State Election Commission had given an "open licence" to Mahayuti parties, including the BJP, Shiv Sena, and... Read More


Foundation stone laying for new Odisha Assembly building sparks delimitation debate

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 14 -- The debate over delimitation, or reorganisation of Assembly constituencies, has resurfaced in Odisha following Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi recently laying the foundation ... Read More