New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Behind Pakistan’s negotiations for new bailout packages from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a silent yet highly consequential power struggle is unfolding between the IMF and the Pakistani military over control of the country’s key economic power structures, according to an article published by Pressenza International Press Agency.State-owned enterprises, energy facilities, mines, ports and banks are facing a confrontation between two competing models of econo…
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Shillong, May 27 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has said that the state Cabinet on Wednesday approved a regulation governing the use of name boards on official vehicles in the state. Sharing the development on social media platform X after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Sangma said the move was aimed at addressing concerns related to “VIP culture” and bringing greater uniformity in the use of government vehicles. “The Cabinet has approved the proposed regulation on the use…
Panna, May 26 (IANS) All five labourers lost their lives after a massive soil collapse at an under-construction well in Nayapurwa hamlet of Biharpurwa village, under Ajaygarh block in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district, on Tuesday morning. Seven labourers were working at the site when the incident occurred. Two of them had climbed out of the well moments earlier to drink water and were safely rescued, while the remaining five were buried under the debris, officials said.Despite frantic rescue eff…
Paris, May 19 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation has strongly condemned the brutal attack on devotees and the vandalism of a shrine in Bangladesh, warning that the failure of authorities to prevent such violence and hold those responsible accountable is emboldening extremist groups.Justice Makers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) said that the attack on devotees at the shrine of Hazrat Shah Ali Baghdadi in Dhaka, along with the violent assault on devotees attending a peaceful wee…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Senior IPS officer Praveen Sood will continue as Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for another year, following a decision by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet to extend his tenure beyond May 24, 2026. An order was issued in this regard on Wednesday.The move ensures continuity at the helm of India’s premier investigating agency, where Sood has overseen several high‑profile cases and strengthened institutional coordination.The extension was ap…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Congress leaders on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Central government after the NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. The party demanded accountability from and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling the paper leak incident a reflection of a “corrupt system”.Speaking to IANS, Congress MP Manickam Tagore alleged that repeated paper leaks had become a common occurrence under the NDA government…
Patna, May 11 (IANS) In a major governance initiative aimed at resolving public grievances efficiently, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Monday launched the ‘Sahyog Portal’ and Helpline Number 1100. The Chief Minister inaugurated the system remotely from the ‘Samvad’ hall at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, located at 4 Deshratna Marg.The portal (sahyog.bihar.gov.in) features a real-time monitoring system designed to ensure transparency and accountability in grievance re…
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) In an emotional and politically charged first address after assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay promised transparent governance, women’s safety, welfare-oriented administration, and a corruption-free government, while thanking the people for placing their trust in him. Addressing a massive gathering shortly after taking oath at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here, Vijay said he rose …
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have move a legislation to ban members of Congress and their staff from trading on prediction markets. It comes days after the Senate unanimously adopted similar restrictions amid growing scrutiny over potential insider trading and ethics concerns.Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa on Thursday introduced a resolution to amend House rules and prohibit lawmakers, congressional staff and House officers from entering a…
Amaravati, May 7 (IANS) The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has sought complete transparency in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh.YSRCP General Secretary and MLC Lella Appi Reddy has written to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Andhra Pradesh requesting that recognised political parties be provided with the complete list of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and voter data in a searchable digital format.Appi Reddy urged the CEO to share constituency-wise and booth-…