Kathmandu, March 5 (IANS) As Nepal goes through a hi-stake mid-term poll process on Thursday, following the Gen Z protests of 2025 that led to the fall of the-then K.P. Sharma Oli government last September, the spotlight remains on the protagonists who forced the change – on their present role now, and the future.“The polling is on; there’ll be a new government that’ll assume office soon; but our movement is not over yet. Because, the agenda of the movement was to seek accountability, go…
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Bhopal, Feb 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Rakesh Singh said on Monday that strict action will be taken in connection with the railway overbridge collapse incident, including blacklisting the contractor, initiating action against officials found responsible, and lodging an FIR against those accountable. Describing the incident as unacceptable, Minister Singh said accountability would be fixed and necessary punitive measures would be implemented to prevent recurre…
Thiruvananthapuram Feb 20 (IANS) For years, Kerala’s public health system has been showcased as a model for the rest of India — efficient, accessible, and comparable to the best in the world.State Health Minister Veena George, a journalist-turned-legislator of the CPI-M, has repeatedly asserted that the state’s healthcare standards rival global benchmarks.But when surgical scissors are left inside a patient’s stomach – in a new case that was revealed on Friday, the rhetoric begins to soun…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined a comprehensive and human-centric approach, MANAV, to Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging the global community to balance innovation with responsibility while shaping the future of AI.Addressing the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, the Prime Minister said the world carries both a “big vision and an equally big responsibility” in the AI era.“Along with the present generation, we also have to worry about what form of AI …
Islamabad, Feb 17 (IANS) A leading minority rights group on Tuesday highlighted a deeply disturbing reality in Pakistan’s Punjab province, where hundreds of children have been sexually abused, noting that justice remains elusive despite registered cases and identified suspects. According to the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM), official statistics from 2025 reveal a shocking picture with 663 cases of sexual abuse registered across 45 police stations in the Faisalabad district of Punjab, involvi…
Islamabad, Feb 12 (IANS) The most damaging impacts of corruption in Pakistan, often presented as a moral or criminal aberration, are structural and economic with comparative research on public investment indicating that corruption does not only divert money but increases costs, impacts procurement decisions and weakens project viability, a report stated. “Such vulnerabilities are intensified in mega-projects, where vast capital flows, complex contractual agreements and decision-making power lodg…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha has strongly advocated for the introduction of a “Right to Recall” mechanism in India, allowing voters to remove non-performing elected representatives such as MPs and MLAs before the end of their term. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during Zero Hour, Chadha spoke on the issue, emphasising that the current system lacks accountability and performance evaluation for elected leaders.Chadha highlighted a key flaw in India’s…
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) NCP-SP legislator Rohit Pawar, on Tuesday, held a press conference making sensational claims regarding the recent plane crash involving the late NCP leader Ajit Pawar. Rohit Pawar directly alleged that the plane crash was not a mere accident but a “planned conspiracy” (foul play). He raised several questions regarding the aviation company, the pilots, and the specific circumstances of the journey on January 28. Rohit Pawar presented a detailed 50-slide power point presentat…
Shillong, Feb 6 (IANS) In a significant development in the East Jaintia Hills coal mine tragedy, police have arrested two persons believed to be the owners of the illegal coal mine where a powerful explosion claimed at least 18 lives, officials said on Friday. Confirming the arrests, East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police Vikash Kumar said the accused were taken into custody in connection with the blast that occurred on Wednesday morning at Thangsko area. However, the police declined to rev…
Shillong, Feb 5 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills district that claimed at least 16 lives and announced a comprehensive inquiry into the incident to fix responsibility.In a statement posted on social media platform X, Sangma conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and said the state government stands firmly with those affected by the tragedy.“Profoundly saddened by the tragic co…