Record number of purges as Xi emphasises ‘party discipline’ at China political gathering
Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.
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Cases against ex-DMK Ministers based on complaints and evidence, not political vendetta: Tamil Nadu Law Minister
Several schools had lodged complaints alleging that money had been collected from them and there were allegations of corruption to the tune…
IKEA to open second store in Bengaluru, this time in the south
Spanning over 80,000 sq. ft. (7,783 sq. m.), the store is located not far from Konanakunte Cross Metro Station
Kodungaiyur incinerator plan faces renewed scrutiny over climate costs
A recent study questioned the carbon intensity of electricity generated by such facilities
What the MLC elections do and do not tell us
MLC elections are held for the Legislative Council, the Upper House of a State legislature, which exists in only six of the…
Supreme Court refuses to order ‘full public disclosure’ of ultimate beneficiaries of AIFs, FPIs without ‘legal framework’
Rapid expansion of Alternative Investment Funds and Foreign Portfolio Investors raises serious concerns over transparency, the petition says; the court asks why…
EU chief lays out vision for new Canada partnership at Montreal summit
Ursula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany.
Tiger Shroff firing case: MCOCA court remands 11 accused in police custody till November 6
Under the MCOCA, a court can grant bail only if it is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe the accused…
I-PAC raids case: SC reserves verdict on ED plea for CBI probe into Mamata Banerjee’s conduct
The ED had blamed the former CM for removing records and devices from the sites of the raids; Ms. Banerjee had at…
Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign’s alleged links to same-name candidate
The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.
US sanctions Rwanda’s defence ministry over DR Congo conflict
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Jamia student protest: Why is the Lyngdoh Committee report significant?
The Committee, headed by former CEC J.M. Lyngdoh, issued the report dated May 23, 2006; it felt that party-linked student organisations politicise…