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2027: Police react to Ebonyi governor, council chairman's threats against opposition

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- The Nigeria Police Force has spoken on the threats issued against opposition politicians by Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State and the Chairman of Ohaukwu Local Government A... Read More


Critics of Anwar should back their words with action, says PKR Youth chief

IPOH, Sept. 17 -- PKR Youth chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim has hit out at those criticising Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, saying some were quick to make political statements but lacked th... Read More


9 dead, 7 rescued after 14 drowning incidents reported across Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 17 -- Nine people have died and seven others were rescued after 14 drowning incidents were reported across Odisha in the last 24 hours, the Odisha Fire and Emergency Services Depart... Read More


Supreme Court rules judicial officers liable for income tax, upholds APIT deductions

COLOMBO, Sept. 17 -- The Supreme Court has ruled that judicial officers are liable to pay income tax on their remuneration and that Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) may lawfully be deducted from the... Read More


No foreign influence in UPI fee: Govt clarifies amid Opposition outcry over 'US pressure'

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- The Union finance ministry on Wednesday clarified that no foreign influence was behind the decision to impose a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs.2,... Read More


'Rightly enjoying deep respect': Putin, Trump extend birthday wishes to PM Modi

India, Sept. 17 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump extended their wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday on Thursday. Follow LIVE Updates Hailing t... Read More


Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav extend birthday greetings to Prime Minister Modi

Lucknow, Sept. 17 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav have congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and wish... Read More


"Congress should decide if it opposes UPI or seeks another 'political slogan' against PM Modi": BJP's Karunasagar on UPI MDR row

Hyderabad, Sept. 17 -- BJP leader Karunasagar on Thursday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his party over the revised Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework... Read More


UPI charges row: Govt vs Rahul Gandhi as Cong MPs' panel stand triggers war of words; Gogoi, Tewari respond

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- The Union government has questioned the rationale behind Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the decision to levy a fee on UPI payments to merchants above Rs.2,000, sayi... Read More


Pilot to meet Rahul tomorrow, submit Punjab report after 'first unity show'

Chandigarh, Sept. 17 -- Congress's newly appointed Punjab in-charge Sachin Pilot is scheduled to meet senior party leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Friday and submit his report on the state Congress af... Read More