Dr Laxman attributed the BJP's success to PM Modi's leadership and development initiatives and dismissed Gandhi's comments on EVMs and vote theft as unconvincing. Dr Laxman claimed regional parties are suffering losses due to the Congress's weaknesses.
BJP leader RP Singh addressed the Opposition's allegations regarding the Centre's proposed 131st Amendment, which they claim would weaken Punjab's influence over the Union Territory of Chandigarh. He stated that there will be a major shift in Chandigarh's status.
Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment strengthens the military's power, weakens democracy and the judiciary, and centralises authority, UKPNP spokesperson Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan warned. He said it grants lifetime immunity to top leaders, creates a parallel court, reduces provincial rights
The Defence Minister said, "It often seems that the countries which are responsible for strengthening global institutions are the ones who limit decisions and interpretations and then expect greater results from those very institutions. Today, a similar situation is evident even with the
The higher US interest rates and a cautious risk appetite among foreign investors are also resulting in continuous pressure on the Indian Rupee. Experts believed that the rupee's weakness is being reinforced by deteriorating trade fundamentals.
Prices of pine nuts in South Waziristan have crashed from PKR 10,000 to PKR 3,000 per kg, causing major financial losses. Traders blame oversupply, weak international demand and constant harassment by customs and police, warning that continued interference could severely hurt Pakistan's chil
Experts on Wednesday called for a statutory regulator to oversee tariffs, safety, competition rules and contract governance in the Indian Railways, warning that fragmented reforms and partial privatisation without safeguards could raise costs, weaken accountability and reduce public confi
The IMF's new assessment warns that Pakistan faces deep corruption and governance weaknesses and must enact urgent reforms. It says improving transparency, oversight and tax systems could raise GDP by up to 6.5 per cent, while political influence and weak institutions continue to undermine p
The Indian Rupee may continue to weaken gradually and inch towards the psychological level of 90 per US dollar by March 2026, highlighted a report by Union Bank of India.
Hidma's death is seen as a major blow to the Maoist movement, potentially weakening it and signalling a "near-endgame," which locals hope will lead to peace in their region. The incident comes after a deadline set by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to eliminate the most-wanted Maoist by Nov