COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday the ruling Communist Party was planning and implementing "major" reforms, ahead of a closely watched political conclave that is expected to put economic recovery high on the agenda. Xi said in a speech on Fri...

Li, who went missing last year following an investigation into alleged corrupt practices, was expelled from the party on Thursday for serious violation of Party discipline and the law, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. A similar announcemen...

About 200 women's rights groups and unions organised the marches in dozens of cities, including Paris, saying women's rights come under attack when countries are governed by far-right parties. In Paris, more than 10,000 women demonstrated peacefully...

Tibet-China Bill: US-China relations are set to face heightened complexity as Tibet becomes a new focal point of contention. Recently, US lawmakers passed a bill challenging Beijing's historical claims over Tibet and advocating for peaceful dialogue...

Huy Duc was detained for investigation for posts that "violate the interests of the State, the legitimate rights and interests of organisations and individuals", the Ministry of Public Security said. The 62-year-old former senior lieutenant worked f...

The BJP's defeat in the 2024 West Bengal Lok Sabha elections was exacerbated by its failure to counter the TMC's narrative, led by Mamata Banerjee, on central funds and anti-Muslim rhetoric, resulting in a shift of support. The TMC secured a signifi...

The 2024 verdict is a significant upset for BJP, failing to secure a clear majority. This may lead to a more humble version of Narendra Modi. BJP's performance in UP was notably disappointing.

Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun delivered a strong message at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, emphasizing China's stance against hegemonism and power politics in the Asia-Pacific region.

Shashi Tharoor, a former diplomat for the United Nations, has represented Thiruvananthapuram since 2009, winning three consecutive terms. His electoral success has been attributed to his distinguished educational background and extensive internation...

Ansari, a seasoned politician who began his career with the Communist Party of India, was elected to the Lok Sabha in 2019 on a BSP ticket. He has now returned to the SP to contest from Ghazipur, marking his first election without his controversial ...

The 5 per cent growth revision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in line with the target set by the Chinese government for the world's second-largest economy which is grappling with a slowdown triggered by the crippling property sector cri...

China's recent military drills around Taiwan were primarily aimed at propaganda and intimidation rather than initiating conflict, according to Taiwan's top security official, Tsai Ming-yen. These exercises were a reaction to Taiwan President Lai Chi...

Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish lifestyles after an official campaign to curb displays of ostentatious wealth online was announced. China's internet watchdog in April launched the "Cl...

PM Modi, while addressing a rally in Bihar last week, had said that the NDA government would not spare those who looted the state. "The NDA government will not spare those who looted Bihar. I guarantee the people of Bihar that those who looted the p...

At least 220 people have been killed, 1,500 injured and 60,000 displaced since violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities on May 3 last year.

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, leading the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, celebrated the state's three-year progress. Achievements include advancements in the IT sector, startup industry, and public welfare schemes, showcasing Ke...

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has won a vote of confidence in Parliament, his fourth within 18 months of taking office. The vote came after the main Opposition Nepali Congress boycotted the voting process and chanted slogans ag...

China's housing prices dropped in the first four months of the year, while factory output increased by almost 7%. This has lead to officials planning new measures to boost the struggling property industry. The National Bureau of Statistics noted ins...

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a political event, punctuating his decades-long career in politics. His deputy prime minister Tomas Taraba confirmed Fico's survival. Fico, a former member of the Communist Party, wa...