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Convicted Tongan Finance Minister still active as PM's Office welcomes TOP$42,500 payout

, April 8 -- Two weeks after the Supreme Court convicted Tonga's Finance Minister of electoral bribery, the Prime Minister appears to continue to work alongside him, despite the ruling. In a judgment... Read More


Women's Reservation to Be Implemented from 2029 Polls, Says Telangana BJP Chief

Hyderabad, April 8 -- Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Wednesday said 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative bodies would be implemented from the 2029 general elections. Address... Read More


Meta Platforms, Nvidia to Amazon: Magnificent Seven stocks jump up to 6% as US-Iran ceasefire lifts sentiment

New Delhi, April 8 -- US stocks opened with a sharp gap-up on Wednesday, 8 April, as sentiment improved after the US and Iran reached a temporary ceasefire agreement. All three key indices-the S&P 500... Read More


Centre's changes to the women's quota bill to serve as blueprint for states

India, April 8 -- Proposed amendments to the 2023 women's reservation bill will not only pave the way for increasing the number of female members of the Lok Sabha but also provide a road map to effect... Read More


Khera moves Telangana HC seeking anticipatory bail

Hyderabad/New Delhi, April 8 -- Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday approached the Telangana High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a Guwahati case linked to his allegations against Assam Chief ... Read More


Assam Elections 2026: 2.49 crore voters to cast ballots tomorrow across 126 constituencies

Guwahati, April 8 -- The 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections are scheduled for April 9, with all 126 constituencies going to the polls in a single phase. Results are expected to be announced on ... Read More


"Sad, desperate effort by scared Congress": Rajeev Chandrasekhar rejects allegations on asset disclosure

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 -- Keralam BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday rejected Congress allegations that he failed to disclose his assets in his election affidavit. He called the cla... Read More


Standing Committee firm on action against illegal overhead cables despite operator pressure

India, April 8 -- A conflict has emerged between the Bharatiya Janata Party office bearers and cable operators over the crackdown on illegal overhead cables in Pune. The Pune Municipal Corporation (P... Read More


American Ocean Minerals To Merge With Odyssey Marine In All Stock Deal; Odyssey Share Surge 97%

India, April 8 -- American Ocean Minerals Corp. on Wednesday announced a definitive agreement to merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (OMEX), in an all-stock transaction with the combined compa... Read More


Parliament sound system glitch turns dire, chief whip warns action after session

Dhaka, April 8 -- Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni has expressed frustration over the parliament sound system, saying problems have taken a "complex form". Speaking to journalists during a session break o... Read More