political reform

Kathmandu, April 9 Prime Minister Balendra Shah sacked a minister on Thursday for misusing his position to benefit his wife, 15 days after he took office.Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security, Dip Kumar Sah, has been relieved of his post on Thursday at the recommendation of the...

Chennai, April 9 – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, has strongly criticised the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, calling it not a genuine reform but an attempt to consolidate political power. He also criticised the Centre for linking women’s reservation with the delimitation...

Chennai, April 9 Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday alleged that the proposed amendment to ensure 33 per cent reservation for women in the midst of elections in states including Tamil Nadu appeared to be yet another political maneuver aimed at shaping electoral narratives.Stalin alleged...

April 09, New Delhi - Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wrote a blog highlighting the upcoming festive season across the country and calling for support for women’s reservation in legislative bodies.He said that India will soon witness several festivals, including Rongali Bihu in Assam, Maha...

On April 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the urgent need for reservation for women in legislative bodies, describing it as a transformative step that would make India's democracy more vibrant and participatory. In an Op-Ed and a series of posts on the social media platform X, the...

Seoul, April 6 – South Korea's Cabinet approved a motion on Monday to amend certain sections of the Constitution, paving the way for the National Assembly to vote on the proposed amendment. If passed by lawmakers, the amendment will be put to a national referendum.The move follows a proposal...

New Delhi, April 3 The BJP on Friday hailed the passage of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, in Parliament, describing it as a "decisive," "meaningful," and a "giant step" towards enhancing ease of living and ease of doing business in India.Parliament passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions)...

Aizawl, March 30 The Congress would bring a "complete transformation" in Mizoram's governance model if it is voted to power, a senior party leader asserted on Monday.State Congress senior vice president Lalnunmawia Chuaungo, who is also Mizoram's former chief secretary, said the party would...

New Delhi, March 30 Since the arrest of former Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and his then colleague, ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, for their reported role in the September 2025 firing that left many dead in Kathmandu, mixed reactions have been coming from the Himalayan nation regarding...

Kathmandu, March 27 Nepal's new Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, restructured the cabinet and merged various ministries on Friday to simplify government operations and improve coordination.Popularly known as 'Balen', Shah retained the portfolios of Defence and Industry, and Commerce, while the...

Kolkata, March 16 As West Bengal heads into another important election, the TMC is facing one of its most critical organizational challenges in recent years: crafting a candidate list that can counter anti-incumbency, reshape local political dynamics, and maintain the party's dominance after 15...

March 15, New Delhi: Voting began on Sunday in Kazakhstan for a referendum on a new constitution that critics say could allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to remain in control of Central Asia's largest economy beyond his current term limit of 2029.Tokayev, a former diplomat who has...

Ankara, March 11 – With its first session scheduled for March 12, Bangladesh's newly-elected parliament will face two competing mandates: one based on the existing constitutional framework, and the other guided by the political commitments of the July Charter. Experts warn that such a dual...

Kolkata, March 11 CV Ananda Bose, who resigned as the governor of West Bengal before completing his term last week, said on Wednesday that his dream of a "developed Bengal which is free from violence and corruption" remained unfinished, and asserted that such a transformation requires sustained...

New Delhi, March 10 The government is reportedly exploring the possibility of implementing the Women's Reservation Act even before the completion of the post-census delimitation exercise for Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies.Sources aware of the development told

New Delhi, March 9 Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad strongly supported the proposal for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies on Monday, saying that such a move would be in the interest of the country, save time, improve governance, and expedite development...

Kathmandu, March 7—When Balen Shah, the former Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, chose Jhapa-5 as his constituency to contest the parliamentary elections against former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli in the latter’s traditional stronghold, many leading experts questioned the move despite the...

Lucknow, March 7 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the vision and reforms introduced by Govind Ballabh Pant laid the foundation for the state's development and continue to guide its progress even today.Addressing a programme held here to mark Pant's death...

Kathmandu, March 6 Voters in Nepal have expressed hope for political change, as early trends from the ongoing vote counting indicate a strong performance by a relatively new political force, sparking optimism among citizens seeking an end to corruption and a shift in the country's political...

Kathmandu, March 6 – If the trends are any indication, Nepal is set for a Prime Minister from the Millennial generation, who will take office riding on the wave of popularity among Gen Z. Balendra Shah does not reflect the image of a typical politician; rather, he is like a musician and social...