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JAC passes resolution on delimitation, demands freeze on Parliamentary constituency to be extended by 25 years
Chennai, March 22: The Joint Action Committee on Saturday passed a resolution on the issue of delimitation, expressing concern over the "lack of transparency and clarity" from the Union government.
J&K CM announces committee to devise roadmap to address issues of daily wagers
Jammu, March 11: J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Tuesday, announced the constitution of a committee to work out a roadmap to address the problems of daily wagers in the Union Territory.
Congress sets up new dept to manage party assets, appoints Vijay Inder Singla as in-charge
New Delhi, March 5: In a significant move, the Congress on Wednesday established a new department aimed at overseeing its assets and properties across the country. The party has appointed Vijay Inder Singla, a former Punjab minister and ex-MP from Sangrur, as the in-charge of this department.
Abrogation of Article 370 strengthened J&K's development, says Ramdas Athawale
Jammu, Feb 27: Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale said on Thursday that the abrogation of Article 370 strengthened development and ended terrorism in J&K.
Bangladesh student group that led uprising to launch new political party
Dhaka, February 27: : The student group in Bangladesh that led the uprising to oust former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year, will launch a new political party on Friday to "fulfill the aspiration of new Bangladesh," organizers of the group have said.
Syria's new govt holding national dialogue conference to help define political future
Damascus, Feb 25: Syria's National Dialogue Conference officially opened on Tuesday at the Presidential Palace in Damascus, as the country navigates its political transition following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's rule in December 2024.
Ethiopia's ruling party holds meeting to review progress, plan for future
Addis Ababa, Feb 1: Ethiopian leaders have reiterated that the ruling Prosperity Party (PP) has delivered its promises by transforming the country's economy and promoting inclusivity.
Bangladesh needs clean energy... Adani Group showing interest to invest is positive: Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Dhaka, January 28: Shama Obaed, Organising Secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), acknowledged the importance of energy investments, such as those by the Adani Group, to meet Bangladesh's growing power demands, particularly for industrial development.
Human Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh's return to democracy
Dhaka, January 28: Arbitrary arrests and reprisal violence in Bangladesh underscore the urgent need for systemic reforms following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's regime by mass protests in August 2024, said a new report by Human Rights Watch.
Human Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh's return to democracy
Dhaka, January 28: Arbitrary arrests and reprisal violence in Bangladesh underscore the urgent need for systemic reforms following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian regime by mass protests in August 2024, said a new report by Human Rights Watch.
Constitution must be upheld without political exploitation: MoS Jitendra Singh
Shimla, January 17: In an interaction with journalists, Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh on Friday highlighted the Modi government's efforts to preserve the sanctity and core principles of the Indian Constitution.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind to attend lecture on 'One Nation One Election' on Jan 18 at Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, January 11: Former President Ram Nath Kovind will be the chief guest at a lecture on 'One Nation One Election - in the context of economic political reform and developed India' on January 18 at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.