The Calcutta High Court ordered the Mamata Govt to hand over TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan to the CBI by 4.30 pm on March 5, but the state refused to comply, citing their appeal to the Supreme Court. As a result, the CBI officials had to return empty-handed.
A worker from India's BJP party has been arrested for allegedly chanting "Pakistan Zindabad" during a protest in 2022, causing controversy and accusations of political vendetta.
Police in Moscow are arresting people who attended Alexey Navalny's funeral by using a facial recognition system to track their movements.
Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was confronted by protesters demanding she call Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza a "genocide," with AOC angrily rebuking the group as they followed her out of a movie theater.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warns that the ongoing tension with Hezbollah is bringing the situation closer to a military escalation, despite efforts to mediate an end to the conflict.
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland, will be stepping down after personifying President Biden's commitment to put diplomacy at the center of US foreign policy and revitalizing America's global leadership.
Suella Braverman has called for emergency legislation to restrict certain Palestine marches in central London, citing the increase in extremism and hate marches in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks as reasons for taking action.
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford refused to answer questions in the Senedd regarding his use of WhatsApp and the deletion of messages by other officials, stating that he will provide answers to the Covid inquiry next week instead, leading to accusations from opposition parties of dodging scrutiny.
Renowned banker Muhammad Aurangzeb is set to become Pakistan's next finance minister, replacing Senator Ishaq Dar who is out of the race due to health issues, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appoints his federal cabinet.
The Congress and Shiv Sena condemned the remarks made by DMK MP A Raja, stating their belief in Lord Ram and emphasizing that Ram belongs to everyone and is above communities, religions, and castes.
Nita Ambani's opulent emerald diamond necklace, which reportedly cost between Rs 400 and 500 crores, has sparked criticism from left-liberals and feminists, highlighting the hypocrisy and bias towards the wealthy in society.
The Biden administration has implemented new regulations to cap credit card late fees at $8, potentially saving Americans up to $10 billion annually, as part of a broader effort to reduce junk fees and promote consumer protection in various sectors of the economy.
Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has called for the dismissal of Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, due to his alleged incompetence and his role in the worsening power supply in the country.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who survived impeachment charges last year, waged a bitter campaign against House Speaker Dade Phelan and other lawmakers who sought his removal, aiming to solidify his own power and push the GOP-dominated House further to the right.
Democratic lawmaker Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was confronted by pro-Palestinian activists outside a movie theater in Brooklyn, New York, who demanded she call Israel's offensive in Gaza a "genocide," prompting Ocasio-Cortez to express her discomfort and argue that the purpose of protests is to make people uncomfortable.
Multi-millionaire couple Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty discuss their chore-splitting routine in the No10 flat, with Sunak even interrupting his work day to make the beds, while the PM admits he's too exhausted to read after work and prefers watching "Friends" before going to bed.
China dropped mention of "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan in its latest budget report, signaling a shift towards a tougher approach and potential preparation for war, as it plans to increase its military budget by 7.2% this year.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy emphasizes the importance of diplomatic ties with the central government and bids farewell to PM Modi, in an effort to establish fruitful relations and improve Telangana's social landscape.
The Canadian government's online harms bill, designed to reduce exposure to harmful online content, may lead to a surge of complaints due to the potential for cost awards, according to Aaron Wudrick of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
DMK MP A Raja provoked controversy by questioning the idea of India, deriding Lord Ram, and calling for the balkanization of the country.
The Department of Justice is expected to propose updates to influence disclosure rules for agents of foreign clients, including changes to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), in an effort to address the lack of transparency in foreign influence operations.
Conservatives are opposing a spending package that includes over 6,000 earmarks, potentially leading to a government shutdown and affecting the race for the next Senate Republican leader.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticizes the BJP for using the 'Modi ka Parivaar' rhetoric to divert attention from issues like poverty and unemployment raised by his father Lalu Yadav, who had made personal attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will have a temple constructed in his honor, marking a significant boost to his public image as a popular mass leader in the Telugu states.
President Biden is forming a "strike force" to address price-gouging practices and hold companies accountable for unfair and anti-competitive behaviors in key sectors such as food, prescription drugs, and transportation.
Telangana's opposition party, BRS, is facing a significant exodus of MPs and MLAs, as many have joined Congress and BJP, causing concern for the party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Lydia Seyram Alhassan and Ophelia Hayford, two female parliamentarians in Ghana, have been praised for their important roles in the 8th Parliament, both entering politics in honor of their late husbands and securing positions as ministers in the government.
Former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is facing rejection within his own party, as many leaders and cadre have lost faith in him and are turning to the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party for a better future, despite his attempts to maintain a larger than life image.
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasizes the importance of technological innovation and the development of new quality productive forces during the annual Two Sessions, urging Jiangsu Province to become a leader in strategic emerging industries and contribute to the integrated development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the Yangtze River Delta.
AP cabinet minister Gummanuru Jayaram announces his immediate exit from the YSR Congress, citing disputes and disagreement with party leader YS Jagan, and declares his loyalty to the TDP by joining in the presence of Chandrababu Naidu.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Reddy reaffirms his commitment to develop Vizag as the capital and conduct administrative operations from there in his second term.
Senior YSR Congress party leader and Andhra Pradesh Minister for Labour, Gummanuru Jayaram, has resigned from both the party and his cabinet position due to frustration with party leader Jagan Mohan Reddy's policies, and will be affiliating with the Telugu Desam Party.
China's Premier Li Qiang announced modest economic growth goals and a 5% GDP growth target for the year, indicating policy stasis and a focus on stabilizing growth; the report also revealed a tougher stance on Taiwan and an increase in defense spending, while addressing the issue of migrant workers and expressing confidence in overcoming challenges.
Shehbaz Sharif has been sworn in as the 24th prime minister of Pakistan, receiving congratulations from world leaders including Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, his wife, and senior government officials for their alleged involvement in corruption and human rights abuses, as part of a targeted approach to address these issues.
Thousands of striking junior doctors in South Korea are facing license suspensions as authorities crack down on their walkouts protesting the government's plan to enroll more students in medical schools, with strike leaders likely to face punishment.
The Communists of Russia party has requested that the FSB and top prosecutors investigate the potential role of Western intelligence services in the death of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in 1953.
The U.S. Vice President's call for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza war signals a potential change in the U.S. position and has led Hamas to toughen its stance in negotiations, while Washington struggles to identify Israel's war strategy beyond Netanyahu's political survival.
The PML-N has 106 seats, PTI-backed independents have 91, and the PPP has 67 out of the 366 seats in the lower house.
Keith Olbermann criticizes the Supreme Court's decision on states not being able to remove Donald Trump from presidential ballots, calling the court corrupt and illegitimate and suggesting it should be dissolved.
Right-wing attorney Kenneth Chesebro, who played a role in the Trump campaign's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, continued to propose ways to challenge the election even after the Capitol riot on January 6, according to newly released texts and emails.
Rishi Sunak is taking a tough stance on UK-India trade negotiations, prioritizing a good deal over positive public relations.
Union Minister Smriti Irani defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the "parivaarvad" jibe by opposition leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, stating that the 140 crore people of India are Modi's family and no one can harm him, while also daring Rahul Gandhi to debate the differences between the UPA and Modi's governance.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari is blamed by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang for the current economic hardship faced by Nigerians, stating that Buhari left the country's economy in a terrible state for his successor, President Bola Tinubu.
The political party PML-N's choice of leaders for key positions, such as the prime minister and finance minister, suggests that achieving stability, growth, and equity in the economy will be challenging, ultimately increasing the risk of failure.
Pakistan's political landscape is resistant to change, with established parties continuing to rely on familiar faces and failing to attract new voters, while the society beneath them is rapidly evolving.
The US has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other senior leaders for corruption and human rights abuses, blocking their assets in the US and restricting their travel, citing gross abuses of political, economic, and human rights.
A judge in Colorado has delayed a hearing on whether Rep. Lauren Boebert's temporary restraining order against her ex-husband will become permanent, as the ex-husband did not appear in court; the judge will attempt to serve the order next week when he is scheduled to be in court for two criminal cases.
Former business associate Jason Galanis testified to Congress that Hunter Biden routinely called his father, Joe Biden, from meetings where foreign deals were discussed, and a Chinese firm believed Joe Biden himself would join the board after leaving the vice presidency.
House Republicans leading the impeachment inquiry into President Biden still plan to call Hunter Biden to testify in a public hearing, despite concerns from both Democrats and Republicans about the value of such a hearing.