A committee in Uttarakhand has submitted a draft report on the possibility of implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), focusing on gender equality and excluding tribals, which would ban polygamy and set the minimum age of marriage for women at 18 across religions.
The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics has failed to formally punish anyone for misconduct in the past 17 years, despite receiving 1,668 complaints, creating concerns about accountability and compliance with ethical standards.
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the Ontario government does not have to disclose Premier Doug Ford's mandate letters, setting a precedent that allows governments to withhold information from the public and potentially impair democracy.
Vladimir Putin enlists the help of a bodyguard carrying an armor shield amid heightened tensions and fears for his safety during the upcoming Russian election.
MP Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes PM Modi and the Central Government, expressing the anger of the country's Muslim population and accusing the government of marginalization through its policies.
The Fulani Youth Association of Nigeria (FUYAN) is calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and order the immediate release of the President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, who has been detained by the Nigerian Army without trial.
YS Sunitha, who is fighting a legal battle over her father's murder case, accuses CM YS Jagan of staying silent while her family is being abused, and expresses her disappointment in him during a virtual interview.
House Oversight and Accountability Democrats are urging the Government Accountability Office to assess the impact of Senator Tuberville's 10-month hold on military promotions on national security and military families.
Speaker Mike Johnson speculates that President Biden's staff is preventing him from taking executive action to address the influx of migrants at the southern border.
The House is expected to vote on whether to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for the Biden administration's handling of the situation along the U.S.-Mexico border, which would make him the first Cabinet secretary to be impeached in nearly 150 years.
India and the Maldives have agreed on a set of solutions, but there is no mention of Indian troops being withdrawn from the Maldives, contradicting the Maldivian claim that the troops will be replaced by May.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reinstated four previously dismissed cabinet members and appointed new faces to his cabinet, including renowned lawyer Olukayode Ajulo.
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan has subpoenaed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for information on the spending of federal funds by her office, further escalating tensions between the Democratic prosecutor and congressional Republicans investigating her inquiry into former President Trump.
The alleged hold on delivery of drones to India by US lawmakers was quickly overturned due to the White House's policy objective of positioning India as a counterweight to China and its reliance on arms transfers.
The progressive Democrat group known as "The Squad" is facing existential threats, including investigations, primary challenges, and criticism, while fellow Democrats respond in a mixed way.
Congress president and leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, criticized Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his deleted social media post on the Varna system, calling for his removal and questioning his ability to make rules for the poor.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy declares that no one has the courage to overthrow the Congress government in the state, warning of serious consequences and dismissing the possibility of K. Chandrasekhar Rao becoming chief minister again.
The draft of the Uniform Civil Code, titled 'Fostering Equality Through Uniformity', was submitted to the Uttarakhand government without the blindfold on the statue of Lady Justice, symbolizing a move towards treating everyone equally.
A fight has erupted within President William Ruto's administration over the allocation of National Youth Service slots, with the Public Service Cabinet Secretary rejecting a request by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and insisting on fair treatment for all Kenyans.
The Northern Ireland Assembly will sit on Saturday, two years since power-sharing collapsed, with party leaders and officials meeting to discuss key issues and restore the Stormont institutions, including the election of a new speaker and the nomination of a first minister and deputy first minister. The breakthrough came after the DUP ended its boycott following the passing of legislation on a new deal on post-Brexit trade rules and will result in the restoration of MLAs' full salaries.
Fears are rising that budget cuts by the Scottish National Party may result in the destruction of millions of trees, leaving skilled workers jobless and causing long-term damage to the forestry sector.
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan subpoenaed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after a whistleblower claimed that Willis had misused federal grant funds, with Jordan citing a report that alleged Willis' office wanted to misspend $488,000 in grant money.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refutes the charges made in the latest CAG report, claiming that it presented distorted facts and was compiled by the BJP, and demands release of central funds during a 48-hour sit-in demonstration in Kolkata.
Delhi Police Crime Branch visited Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence to serve him a notice after he alleged that the BJP attempted to "buy" seven AAP MLAs, but the notice was not accepted.
The Assam government plans to introduce a bill to ban polygamy in the state during the upcoming budget session of the assembly, as stated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Political commentator Charlie Downes has criticized the government's £1,000 sign-on bonus for childcare workers, suggesting that it highlights the flaw in feminism by pushing women to become corporate drones.
Raila Odinga claims that the true agenda of the meeting between President Ruto and Chief Justice Koome was not disclosed to Kenyans, but acknowledges that an agreement was reached for additional funding to the Judiciary in exchange for the advertisement of vacancies for additional judges.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has submitted six nominees to the state house of assembly for confirmation as commissioners, along with the appointment of three Special Advisers and a Chief of Protocol.
The Oyo State Government has suspended Oba Gbolagade Muritala Babalola (Gbadewolu I) as the Onido of Ido in the Ido Local Government Area of the state, but the reason for the suspension was not stated.
Singaporeans complain about ignorant and racist assumptions made about their country after a U.S. senator grills the Singaporean CEO of TikTok about his nationality and suggests he is affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party during a hearing on online harm from social media.
Indian investigators have raided the premises of a prominent rights activist and his associated think tank, prompting criticism of Prime Minister Modi's government for allegedly targeting political opponents ahead of general elections.
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron's recent call for the UK and UN to consider recognizing a Palestinian state is dangerous and misguided, undermining the legitimacy of Israel, risking strengthening Iran, and disregarding Israel's security amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge joked in the Rajya Sabha that the BJP, with its already-majority, is aiming for 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, evoking laughter from the Treasury benches and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, believes that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the best president the New Patriotic Party tradition has produced in the 4th Republic of Ghana.
The EU's anti-democratic model is collapsing as Brexit was just the beginning of mass dissension against an undemocratic, over-centralized bloc that is damaging the livelihoods of its citizens.
Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has been summoned by a Karnataka court to appear before it over his comments linking Sanatana Dharma to dengue and malaria, sparking a controversy ahead of last year's assembly elections and drawing criticism from the BJP.
Labour has confirmed that it is dropping its £28bn annual target for green investment, stating that the actual amount will depend on the state of the economy and case-by-case business cases, according to Darren Jones, the shadow chief secretary to the Treasury.
Israeli political discourse is filled with profanities, insults, and demeaning expressions, a trend that is not unique to Israel but has reached an alarming level and intensity.
Rishi Sunak criticizes rules allowing a man wanted for a chemical attack to stay in the UK after being granted asylum, stating that foreign criminals should not be allowed to remain in the country.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's faux pas about the BJP's majority in the Lok Sabha caused laughter in the Rajya Sabha and even received applause from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Piyush Goyal.
Israeli ministers have stated that a hostage release deal with Hamas in Gaza is not imminent and may not happen at all.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal clashed in the Rajya Sabha over the political crises in Bihar and Jharkhand, with Kharge questioning the delay in the oath-taking of JMM leader Champai Soren and Goyal accusing Congress of corruption.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi responded to Congress leader DK Suresh's "separate country" remark, drawing criticism from Shashi Tharoor for being unparliamentary and not based on verified sources.
The Antoa Nyamaa shrine instructs NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Wontumi and Kokosohene Nana Kwaku Duah to resolve their dispute at Manhyia Palace before the curse is lifted.
The MLAs of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led coalition have flown to Hyderabad and will stay at a resort over the weekend, fearing poaching by the BJP ahead of the floor test on February 5.
President Biden has ordered retaliation for the deaths of U.S. troops in Jordan, approving plans for significant strikes against Iranian-controlled facilities in Iraq and Syria.
Recent footage reveals that Vladimir Putin is constantly surrounded by bodyguards, even when he is with trusted individuals, suggesting that the Russian leader fears assassination as he approaches his re-election and continues his controversial actions in Ukraine.
Kentucky Republican James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, has been mocked by Democrats on social media after sending a fundraising email asking for donations, as his impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has allegedly failed to find any meaningful evidence.
Argentine police clash with protesters as politicians debate Javier Milei's reform package, which includes measures to deregulate industries, limit strikes, and expand presidential powers.
Fuji maestro, K1 De Ultimate, tells President Bola Tinubu that Nigerians are suffering and angry with his government due to the poor state of the economy.