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Rahul Gandhi had in 2013 opposed move to protect convicted lawmakers from
Updated : 16 hours, 42 min ago IST
BJP Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai on Saturday said that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi had in 2013 opposed the move to protect convicted lawmakers from instant disqualification.
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US, Saudi Arabia complete counter-drone exercise in Riyadh's 'Red Sands'
Updated : 17 hours, 20 min ago IST
On Thursday, CENTCOM chief Gen. Erik Kurilla told lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee that the counter-UAS drills involved live-fire exercises and allowed for studying complex threats and identifying weaknesses in other areas to counter drone activities.
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China's "Organ Procurement" continues to remain a concern for US
Updated : 2 days, 14 hours ago IST
The communist regime's systematic act of forcibly taking organs from prisoners of conscience for sale first came to light around 2006 after several whistleblowers came forward to The Epoch Times, This has gained growing attention in recent years. The European Parliament as well as dozens of
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Two no-confidence votes against French President Emmanuel Macron's govt fa
Updated : 5 days ago IST
The French President on Thursday pushed the unpopular pension reform scheme which proposed to raise the retirement age for most workers to 64 from 62 without a vote of lawmakers in the National Assembly, defying mass protests throughout the country, The New York Times reported.
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Lawmakers from Paraguay, United Kingdom arrive in Taiwan
Updated : 5 days, 5 hours ago IST
A delegation from the UK, headed by parliamentarian Bob Stewart, chair of the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group, arrived in Taipei on Sunday.
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China condemns British lawmakers' visit to Taiwan
Updated : 6 days ago IST
In a statement, Chinese ambassador to Britain Zheng Zeguang said, "In disregard of China's firm opposition, relevant members of the UK Parliament went ahead to visit the Taiwan region of China. This is a flagrant violation of the one-China principle and blatant interference in China's int
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Israeli protest against planned judicial overhaul continues
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The protesters vowed to escalate the demonstrations if the coalition doesn't halt its legislative proposals, which lawmakers are due to advance next week, declaring this coming Thursday a "national day of paralysis."
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Pakistani physicians seek US help to protect Imran
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
More than 500 Pakistani physicians in the United States (US) have signed a letter for the US lawmakers, sharing their concerns about threats to the safety of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, Dawn reported.
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Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL for Compulsory Voting, says its matter o
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking direction to the Centre and Election Commission of India (ECI) to take apposite steps for compulsory voting in the Parliament and State Assembly elections and said casting a vote is a matter of
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France President Macron pushes pension Bill without full vote, prompting m
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Macron's decision prompted raucous protests inside the assembly chamber, where Opposition lawmakers sang the French national anthem and banged on their desks.
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China's 'Digital Silk Road' in Africa, US raises questions on spying
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
A group of US lawmakers recently drafted a resolution criticizing South Africa's government for its close relations with Beijing, including its use of Chinese technology, and called on President Joe Biden to review Americans' relationship with Pretoria, South Africa, Global Security reported
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Japan yet to decide on who would attend G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting in
Updated : 3 weeks, 3 days ago IST
The news sparked criticism from lawmakers and members of the public on social media, who said it was a lost opportunity to show leadership as Japan prepares to host the Group of Seven summit in May.
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