From Sri Lanka, B’desh to Nepal: Regime changes with more than meets the eye
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The developments over the past 24 hours in neighbouring Nepal are nothing but unprecedented. What was seen as a protest against the ban on social media led to the resignation of the Prime Minister and the President of the country. The demonstrations largely led by Gen Z against corruption and […]
Lithuanian President approves new govt without environment, energy ministers
Vilnius, Sep 9 (IANS) Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda on Tuesday approved the new government led by Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene, but left the posts of environment and energy ministers vacant, the Baltic News Service (BNS) reported. The Nemunas Dawn party, which was allotted the two portfolios under the coalition deal, had nominated Povilas Poderskis for […]
India remains beacon of inclusiveness and only true democratic experiment in South Asia
Geneva, Sep 9 (IANS) The discussions during a side event at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on September 8 showcased a grim picture of South Asia, with minorities facing systemic discrimination, violence, and erasure in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Tibet. However, despite its challenges, India has and remains the region’s beacon of […]
Growing Khalistani acts in Canada spark debate over free speech
Ottawa, Sep 9 (IANS) The recent wave of Khalistan-linked displays in Ontario highlights the urgent need for Canada to reconsider the boundary between free speech and public safety, a report cited on Tuesday. According to a report in ‘Khalsa Vox’, widely circulated videos on social media showed a Canadian trucker carrying the poster of “Human […]
Indian Ambassador holds ‘productive discussion’ with senior US official
Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra on Monday met with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker. Ambassador Kwatra posted a picture of the meeting on X on Tuesday, and said he had a “productive discussion” with Allison Hooker. “Echoed the sentiments of our leaders. Both […]
Union Minister Scindia on three-day visit to Guna from tomorrow
Gwalior, Sep 9 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will embark on a three-day extensive visit to his Lok Sabha constituency, Guna, under the Gwalior-Chambal region in Madhya Pradesh, and attend several meetings from Wednesday. Upon arriving at Gwalior airport on Tuesday evening, the Union Minister told media persons that for the next three days, he […]
Anti-forced conversion law vital to protect weaker sections: Rajasthan Minister
Jaipur, Sep 9 (IANS) The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 by voice vote. Defending the legislation, Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham said the bill is crucial for ensuring social harmony and safeguarding vulnerable sections of society. He stressed that while Article […]
PM Modi meets CP Radhakrishnan after Vice Presidential victory
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met C.P. Radhakrishnan and extended his congratulations following Radhakrishnan’s election as Vice President of India. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Met Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and congratulated him on winning the Vice Presidential election.” The meeting marks Modi’s first official […]
Gujarat Assembly clears Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025 to strengthen ease of doing business
Gandhinagar, Sep 9 (IANS) The Gujarat Assembly has passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025, a key reform aimed at making governance more transparent, reducing compliance burdens, and boosting both “Ease of Doing Business” and “Ease of Living.” Introduced by Industries Minister Balvantsinh Rajput, the Bill seeks to amend 516 provisions across 11 […]
From protest to power play: Youth leaders at the centre of Nepal’s political turmoil
Kathmandu/New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Nepal is witnessing its most serious political and civil unrest in years, 19 lives lost, widespread protests, and the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak. As the country navigates a period of uncertainty, attention has turned to a group of emerging youth figures who […]
