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Russian President Putin signs law extending his tenure until 2036

Under the previous constitution, Putin, who has already been in power for more than two decades, would have been required to have stepped down after his second consecutive term ends in 2024.

Apr 6, 2021

In a first, Vietnam PM sworn in as new President; next Prime Minister's appointment soon

Nguyen Xuan Phuc, a member of the all-powerful Vietnamese Politburo, served as Prime Minister of Vietnam from 2016 and Deputy Prime Minister from 2011.

Apr 5, 2021

Netherlands halts AstraZeneca vaccine for under-60s, asks expert agency to check on side effects

Possible blood clotting problems as a side effect of the vaccine have been cited for the decision

Apr 3, 2021

France gears up for 3rd national lockdown as Coronavirus cases escalate | details

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a third national lockdown amid rising Covid-19 cases

Apr 1, 2021

Sidelined in BJP, Ram Madhav returns to RSS as executive council member; what went wrong

Ram Madhav, once an important leader in BJP but sidelined over last few years, was sent back to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and appointed a member of its national executive council.

Mar 21, 2021

New corruption charges levelled against Suu Kyi

New corruption allegations against Aung Sang Suu Kyi, the detained former de-facto leader of Myanmar, were aired on national television on Thursday, as the military seemed to seek to strengthen the case for its February 1 coup against her government.

Mar 18, 2021

Nearing elections, softening crude restrain oil firms from hiking prices

Fuel prices in the country have remained steady for over a fortnight now as softening crude and upcoming elections in several states later this months has kept Oil companies from revising the retail prices.

Mar 18, 2021

BJP Mandi MP Ram Swaroop Sharma found dead at Delhi residence; investigation underway

In a shocking incident, BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Ram Swaroop Sharma was found dead at his residence in Delhi on Wednesday, March 17.

Mar 17, 2021

Who is Bimal Patel? PM Modi's favourite architect behind Central Vista project [details]

Not many know, but the Ahmedabad-based architect once desired to be a physicist by profession and Vikram Sarabhai Community Science Centre was his favourite destination in the city.

Mar 16, 2021

India Said to Propose Cryptocurrency Ban, Penalising Miners, Traders

The bill to ban cryptocurrency in India could criminalise possession, issuance, mining, trading, and transferring crypto-assets.

Mar 15, 2021

Repatriation exercise during the lockdown shows Govt's diplomatic success: Jaishankar

Repatriation of more than 45 lakh people from various countries during the Covid-19 lockdown highlights the success of diplomacy of the current government, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Parliament on Monday.

Mar 15, 2021

British-Kashmiri activist sentenced to two years imprisonment for removing PAK flag in PoK | Details

British-Kashmiri activist Tanveer Ahmed has been given a two-year sentence by a local Pakistan court for removing the Pakistan flag from a square in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

Mar 13, 2021

Kerala Polls: First ever woman candidate of IUML in fray after 25 years

As per a study conducted by Inter-Parliamentary Union, the average percentage of women representation in politics in India stands at abysmal 11.8 per cent. Noorbina Rasheed appointment is historic.

Mar 13, 2021

PAK Senate bugged; Chinese spy cams found inside polling booths [details]

The shocking discovery of spy cameras was made while voting for Pakistan Senate's Chairman was underway.

Mar 12, 2021

Kashmiris shattered by Article 370 repeal; statehood must be restored: Dr Karan Singh

Dr Karan Singh, Prince Regent of erstwhile kingdom of Jammu and Kashmir, has said Kashmiris felt "gravely shattered" by the repeal of Article 370 and demanded the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood.

Mar 11, 2021

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