174 results for "Government"
Festive Relief: NPCI Postpones Controversial UPI Merchant Fees Until After Diwali
The National Payments Corporation of India has officially deferred the rollout of new Merchant Discount Rate fees on select UPI transactions until after the festive season.
Satellite Storm: Elon Musk Slams Local Regulators as Starlink's India Launch Hits Major Security Roadblocks
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has ignited a fierce public clash with Indian authorities, accusing local telecom giants of blocking Starlink's entry while officials maintain that strict security checks apply equally to all operators.
Political Earthquake: Pakistan Declares Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Suspends Imran Khan's Party Government
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has declared a state of emergency and governor's rule in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, abruptly ending the regional government led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party.
Parliament Showdown: Opposition Parties Push for Special Session Amid Intense Street Protests and Institutional Clashes
Indian Parliament faces intense political pressure as opposition leaders demand a special session to address growing controversies over election oversight, voter roll disputes, and heavy security crackdowns.
"Worse Than Emergency": Arvind Kejriwal Slams Centre Over Mass Detentions Ahead of Delhi Protest
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has slammed the central government, calling the mass police detentions of protesters and activists "worse than the emergency" under an absolute dictatorship.
Parliament Clash: Rahul Gandhi and Opposition Face Heavy Police Crackdown in High-Stakes Standoff With Government
A tense political standoff unfolded in New Delhi as Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi and major alliance leaders locked horns with law enforcement during a high-voltage protest march.
Rail Chaos: Massive Train Cancellations and Heavy Security Lockdowns Hit Capital Amid Voter Roll Protests
Major rail disruptions and heavy security lockdowns hit New Delhi as authorities cancelled key train services and deployed thousands of security personnel ahead of high-stakes protests over voter roll revisions.
Major Escalation: Trump Administration Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on International Criminal Court, Sparking Global Outcry
The U.S. government has announced aggressive economic and travel sanctions directly targeting the International Criminal Court, placing the global war crimes tribunal under severe financial penalties and triggering fierce international condemnation.
French School Protests: Riot Police Fire Tear Gas as Over 250,000 Citizens Rally Nationwide Over Funding Crisis
French riot police deployed tear gas and water cannons as more than 250,000 students, teachers, and parents flooded the streets across France to demand better school funding and improved educational conditions.
Late-Night Panic: 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Uttarakhand's Chamoli, Sending Tremors Across Delhi-NCR
A sudden 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district late at night, shaking buildings and sending panicked residents rushing out onto the streets across several northern regions including Delhi-NCR.
Tanker Inferno: Ukraine Drone Strike Sets Oil Vessel Ablaze Off Russia's Sochi, All 23 Indian Crew Saved
A dramatic sea rescue unfolded off Russia's Black Sea coast after a drone attack ignited a massive oil tanker fire, leaving all 23 Indian crew members safe.
Fake Doctor Arrested in Chennai: Woman Disguised in Medical Uniform Caught Stealing Gold at Stanley Hospital Hostel
A 39-year-old woman was arrested in Chennai after infiltrating the Stanley Hospital girls' hostel disguised as a doctor, following a series of student complaints about missing valuables.