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Centre for Southeast Asian Studies inagurated at Nalanda University

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, was inaugurated by the Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P Kumaran, accor... Read More


Lok Sabha to discuss FCRA Amendment Bill, ATF excise duty; Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman to lead key debates

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Lok Sabha on Wednesday is set for a packed agenda, with key legislative and financial matters on the table, including the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) B... Read More


Re-arraignment of Lamido, sons on N1.35 billion money laundering charges stalls

Nigeria, April 1 -- The scheduled re-arraignment of former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, and others on N1.35 billion money laundering charges stalled on Wednesday. Judge Peter Lifu adjourned th... Read More


Arrest warrant against Ctg MP Gias Quader's two sons over apartment grabbing charges

Dhaka, April 1 -- A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant for four people, including two sons of Chattogram-6 MP Gias Uddin Quader Chowdhury, for allegedly beating up an industrialist's wife and ch... Read More


Assam: Mariani MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi promises new bridge over Soitai as students face hardships

Mariani, April 1 -- Many schoolchildren from Naopam and Moran villages in Assam are facing the prospect of another academic year disrupted by the absence of a bridge over the Soitai River. Currently ... Read More


Non-HP passenger vehicles to pay rRs.r100 as entry tax

Shimla, April 1 -- Amid widespread outrage over a sharp hike in the border toll tax, the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government on Tuesday decided that all non-Himachal passenger vehicles (up ... Read More


On publishing queer literature for Indian readers in English

India, April 1 -- When Arpita Das founded Yoda Press in 2004, she had a clear intent to publish writing by and about LGBTQIA+ people. With urban studies scholar Gautam Bhan helming it as the series ed... Read More


IAS officer reshuffle in state; Fadnavis, Shinde at odds on some appointments

India, April 1 -- In a reshuffle of senior IAS officers in the state administration, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday moved around several veterans from one key post to another. In a couple... Read More


Rajya Sabha passes CAPFs Administration Bill to streamline recruitment and service rules

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday approved the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, a key legislation aimed at standardizing recruitment, deputation, promo... Read More


Women candidates take centre stage in TN elections

Chennai, April 1 -- Women's representation has emerged as a significant topic in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026, with major political parties fielding a notable number of women across constitu... Read More