Kanna Rao, a Hyderabad-based businessman and nephew of KCR, has been arrested in an attempt to murder and land grab case filed by OSR Projects director Bandoju Srinivas in Adibatla.
The Tiv Traditional Council has successfully brokered peace between Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, who had been engaged in a political feud over leadership in the state.
The Biden administration accuses congressional Republicans of potentially causing skyrocketing internet bills and disruptions to internet service for millions of Americans by not extending funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides monthly discounts on internet service for low-income individuals.
The Biden administration accuses congressional Republicans of endangering internet access for millions of Americans, as funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is set to run out, potentially leaving low-income individuals with higher internet bills and limited access to healthcare, jobs, and education.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh has been granted bail in the Delhi excise policy case after the Enforcement Directorate decided not to oppose the bail plea.
Senior PTI leader Omar Ayub Khan has been declared the leader of the opposition in the Pakistan National Assembly.
Senegal inaugurated Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its new president, marking his remarkable journey from prison to the palace in recent weeks.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur vows to not allow lawmakers elected on reserved seats to take oath, stating that they will fight and not compromise on their constitutional rights.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi accuses the opposition Congress party of giving away the uninhabited island of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka, sparking a political controversy ahead of general elections.
Former YSR Congress party MP Kanumuri Raghu Ramakrishna Raju accepts that he won't be able to contest in the upcoming elections, as all three alliance partners of National Democratic Alliance have abandoned him.
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi appoints the country's first female prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, as violence worsens in the mineral-rich east.
Rishi Sunak dismisses claims that nurseries cannot deliver on a major expansion of free care, while also denying that the government's levelling up agenda has failed, and criticizes the Scottish government's new hate crime law.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Senator Faisal Subzwari threatens to quit the federal government if street crimes in Karachi continue to claim the lives of citizens, criticizing the 15-year rule of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in curbing crime.
The battle for control of Meru County in Kenya is not a fight for democracy and governance, but rather a battle between the elites and the commoners for control of the county's wealth, leaving the vulnerable electorate caught in the middle.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao plans to serve legal notices to Congress leaders, including a Telangana minister, for defamation and slander over allegations of phone tapping and threats made against him.
China Development Forum organizers prohibited economist Stephen Roach from discussing Hong Kong at the event, where he had hoped to raise concerns about the city's future, as they only wanted to hear views constructive to China and did not want to hear sharp questions.
The US House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated that the aid package for Ukraine may include important innovations such as the possibility of providing aid on credit, which has received bipartisan support and needs to be promoted by the Speaker in the House of Representatives according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has replaced six ministers and is facing a request to remove her from office as her government faces a political crisis stemming from an alleged illicit enrichment scandal involving luxury watches.
The Knesset has passed a law aimed at shutting down Al Jazeera in Israel, causing concern from the White House and the United Nations.
Ningo Prampram Member of Parliament Sam George faced backlash for his silence on child marriage while advocating for an anti-LGBT+ bill, but he denied making controversial statements and accused ruling party activists of smearing him; meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has located the 12-year-old girl allegedly married to a 63-year-old traditional leader and placed her and her mother under police protection.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to visit China to advance U.S. workers' interests, national security, and climate change efforts, focusing on fair trade practices, tackling illicit finance, and addressing global priorities such as climate change and financial stability.
Western media's reaction to the abusive language used by US officials towards India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was focused on Kissinger's apology rather than condemning the language itself, raising questions about the media's attitude towards India.
In a federal tax case against Hunter Biden, the judge denied his motions to dismiss the charges, rejecting arguments related to discriminatory prosecution and improper appointment of the prosecutor.
A federal judge in California rejected Hunter Biden's motions to dismiss criminal tax charges against him, meaning he will likely go on trial starting June 20; Biden also faces criminal charges in Delaware over an alleged gun purchase.
The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the seven-member larger bench formed by the chief justice of Pakistan for investigating interference in judicial affairs, demanding that the matter be heard by the full court and be televised.
Judith Suminwa has been appointed as the first female prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and her immediate task is to form a new government that addresses urgent needs and challenges in the country.
Pressure mounts against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte as lawmakers submit a request to remove her from office, citing alleged illicit enrichment and countrywide problems, three days after a police raid on her residence in search of luxury watches tied to an investigation.
PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif continues to chair administrative meetings despite not holding an official position in the government, discussing issues such as the agriculture sector, water conservation, and farm mechanization.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer plans to convene the National Security Council to address concerns of Russian infiltration in the country, following the recent arrest of a former Austrian intelligence officer for alleged spying for Russia.
Women politicians, such as Kalpana Soren and Sunita Kejriwal, often face contempt and criticism for their political ambitions and association with their spouse-CMs, highlighting the challenges they face in electoral politics despite their contributions to women's rights.
ODM party leader Raila Odinga will chair a meeting to discuss the party's election process and succession politics following his potential departure, with speculation that the party may opt for a managed and negotiated process instead of a contested election to avoid division.
President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza has appointed three members to a panel to evaluate the 2022 electoral process, leading to tensions between Ruto's camp and Raila Odinga's camp over the implementation of the Bomas talks report.
Around 13,000 hours of footage from the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riots have been released so far, with new staff hired to support the ongoing "24-hour operation" of releasing the remaining 40,000 hours, according to Speaker Mike Johnson.
Hunter Biden's requests to dismiss his tax indictment have been rejected by a federal judge, setting the stage for a trial on June 20; if convicted, he could face up to 17 years in prison.
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) is hosting a meeting of opposition parties to form a 'grand opposition alliance' and launch a country-wide protest campaign against the government, while Omar Ayub Khan is expected to be named leader of the opposition.
President Asif Ali Zardari urges for the early finalization of the Transit Trade Agreement with Turkmenistan to enhance bilateral cooperation, expand trade, promote regional connectivity, and meet Pakistan's energy needs through the completion of the TAPI Gas Pipeline.
A draft law being considered by the Australian parliament proposes docking federal politicians' pay by up to five percent for serious breaches of workplace rules, including behavior like harassment and assault.
A federal judge in California has rejected all eight of Hunter Biden's defense attorney's motions to dismiss the felony tax charges against him, finding the arguments unconvincing and lacking evidence of selective prosecution and improper conduct by IRS whistleblowers.
A judge has denied motions to dismiss a tax case against Hunter Biden, allowing the case to move forward and potentially proceed to trial.
Former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's implementation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir was a blunder, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ending the controversial law and raising the Indian flag in Kashmir.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to be discharged from the hospital following his recovery, according to a spokesperson for the prime minister's office.
A federal judge in California has denied Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax charges, allowing the criminal case against him to proceed.
The suspended Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State, Maryam Suleiman, said she has no regrets over her criticisms of Governor Uba Sani and remains unruffled by her suspension.
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Top progressives are urging President Joe Biden to reject a Republican plan that conditions U.S. assistance to Ukraine on unfreezing approvals of new liquefied natural gas export permits, a move that is being criticized for its potential environmental impact and support of the oil and gas industry.
The Conservative government in the UK has been criticized for falling short on their "levelling up" targets, with no progress made on half of the 12 targets outlined by Michael Gove in the levelling up white paper and evidence suggesting that some areas have worsened, including education, skills, wellbeing, local pride, housing, and health. The failures of the levelling up agenda have become a key focus for the Labour Party in their local election campaign, while critics argue that levelling up funds have been used for political gain rather than genuine regional development.
Israel ends raid on Gaza hospital; Iran says strike kills 2 generals in Syria, a $15,000 Rolex threatens to worsen Peru Leader's 9% approval rating, Trump attacks resigning GOP reps as 'cowards and weaklings', and Jared Kushner's luxe hotel scheme ignites a city rebellion while Hope Hicks is expected to testify in Trump's hush money trial.
India has not officially communicated any decision on the Katchatheevu island issue to Sri Lanka, according to a Sri Lankan minister, despite the BJP's accusations that the Congress gave away the island, and the Tamil Nadu BJP leader claiming that the Indian government is taking steps to reclaim the territory.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell pledges to serve out his current term in the Senate and focuses on pushing back against isolationists within the GOP while also advocating for aid to Ukraine and criticizing President Biden's and Senator Schumer's handling of the situation in Israel.
A senior DoD official experienced symptoms consistent with Havana syndrome during a 2023 NATO conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, confirming part of a 60 Minutes investigation on the illness that suggests a connection to Russia, although the intelligence community deems it "unlikely".