Indian election committee revokes Trinamool Congress’ national party status
The committee also withdrew the national party status of Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party and Communist Party of India.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
US President Biden says he will run for re-election in 2024
Both Mr Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris have said they will run together.
Thailand’s ‘cleanest coup leader’ seeks 2 more years in power
Unlike the last election in 2019, Prayut is now being trounced by Pheu Thai Party’s PM candidate Paetongtarn Shinawatra in most opinion polls.
Erasing Mughal period from school books a sheer mockery: former Kashmir MP Abdullah
The MP was reacting to removal of chapters relating to the Mughal period from the books.
Prabowo gains traction as pro-govt parties seek middle way
Pro-government parties have announced they considered merging the United Indonesia Coalition and the Great Indonesia Awakening Coalition.
Grand alliance in talks for presidential election
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto said all five political parties to form the alliance were on the same page and had agreed to work together.
Warring Indian opposition parties seek common ground to challenge PM Modi in upcoming polls
Some of those who attended said that the meeting was a crucial step towards crafting clear messages to combat the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Task force created to keep peace and order on Negros Island
The decision was made in light of the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo along with eight other civilians and the wounding of 17 others.
India’s Rahul Gandhi appeals defamation conviction
Gandhi, 52, is looking to overturn the conviction before elections due next year.
Private doctors protest over Indian state’s move to enshrine right to health
Private doctors in Rajasthan state are up in arms against the government, alleging that the new Bill places an unfair burden on private institutions to provide free healthcare.