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As Anwar's govt reaches its halfway mark, a look at key reforms shaping Malaysia's future

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 3 -- As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's coalition government reaches its midterm point, Parliament has over the years passed a series of institutional reform laws. With N... Read More


Gati Shakti multi-modal cargo terminal freight revenue increases 4 times in 3 years, reaching Rs 12,608.05 cr in 2024-25

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- Following the introduction of the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal(GCT) policy in 2021, Indian Railways has approved proposals for 306 GCTs. This information was provided by... Read More


'Lakhpati Didis' and beyond: When the personal becomes political

India, Dec. 3 -- Gayatri Didi, a member of a self-help group (SHG) in Karnataka, whom I spoke to in May this year, was enthusiastic about the recent training she received on cultivating dragon fruit -... Read More


Speeches alone can't attract UAPA, Delhi riots accused tell SC

India, Dec. 3 -- Giving a provocative speech cannot by itself constitute an offence under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case told the ... Read More


Major boost to rail infrastructure in Chhattisgarh: Centre fast-tracks new railway line projects in Ambikapur region

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- In a major push to strengthen rail connectivity in Chhattisgarh, the Government of India has accelerated multiple new railway line projects in the Ambikapur region. This informat... Read More


"There will be discussion on Vande Mataram, electoral reforms:" BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Parliament Winter Session

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- BJP MP Dinesh Sharma, speaking about the potential agenda for the winter parliamentary session, reiterated that the government has already announced discussions on topics such as ... Read More


SC orders probe as accused not produced on 55 dates for bail

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- Taking strong exception to Maharashtra police not producing an accused in the court on 55 dates for hearing on bail, the Supreme Court ordered state prisons chief to probe the mat... Read More


BBMB slaps Central Minister Bittu with Rs 17.62 Lakh Recovery Notice

Chandigarh, Dec. 3 -- union Minister of State Ravneet Bittu has been served a recovery notice of Rs 17.62 lakh by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The notice pertains to two residential units ... Read More


UP SIR reveals major gaps in political parties' BLA deployment

Lucknow, Dec. 3 -- Political parties have not shown their seriousness over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh and have failed to participate in a big way. Except ... Read More


Telangana CM invites Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi to Telangana Rising Global Summit

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Dec. 3 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi in Delhi and extended a formal invitation to them to attend the Telangana ... Read More