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Indian government moves to fast-track women’s quota, delimitation reforms in special Parliament session

The move is being projected as a major step to expedite women’s participation in legislative bodies, which has remained pending due to constitutional and procedural requirements…

  • Published: April 15, 20268:25 am
  • Author The Statesman
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South Korea President Lee says Iran war could reshape world order, calls for readiness

Seoul remains on high alert over the prolonged economic fallout from the Middle East war, even amid a temporary pause in hostilities following a conditional two-week ceasefire…

  • Published: April 10, 20268:56 am
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South Korea ex-president Yoon faces 10-year term as prosecutors press appeal

In January, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced Yoon to five years in prison, half of the term sought by prosecutors.

  • Published: April 7, 20268:39 am
  • Author Lim Jae-seong
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Vietnam’s economy jumps by impressive 7.83% in Q1 2026

The solid start to the year provides a foundation to achieve full-year growth target even as global uncertainties loom, including the Middle East tension.

  • Published: April 6, 20268:25 am
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Census 2027 kicks off: India’s biggest headcount goes digital for the first time

It introduces a digital-first approach with mobile apps, multilingual access, and self-enumeration, aiming to modernise the country’s largest data collection exercise.

  • Published: April 2, 20269:00 am
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Money laundering probe into Nepal former prime ministers Deuba, Dahal, Oli intensifies

Department of Money Laundering Investigation pursues case after six months of preliminary enquiries, with CIB support, as probe covers top political leaders and past corruption…

  • Published: March 31, 20268:40 am
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Nepal’s Balendra Shah picked as parliamentary party leader, clearing path for prime ministership

With a near two-thirds majority in the House, the party leader is set to be sworn in as the new head of government this Friday.

  • Published: March 27, 20268:45 am
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First day of first regular session of Myanmar’s third National Assembly begins

The first day of the first regular session of the Third National Assembly will include the election of the Speaker, taking the Chair's seat, taking the Chair's oath, signing the…

  • Published: March 18, 20269:26 am
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More new citizens for a baby-scarce Singapore: Can integration into society balance rising immigration?

More immigrants are expected to call Singapore home in the coming years as the birth rate plunges and its population ages rapidly, with the Government stressing the need to…

  • Published: March 16, 202610:38 am
  • Author Theresa Tan, Chin Soo Fang, and Megan Wee
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Japan to extend drone no-fly zones near key facilities to 1 km

Given the growing use and increasing sophistication of drones, the government is bolstering measures to prevent unmanned aircraft from being used for terrorist attacks and other…

  • Published: March 13, 202611:20 am
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