‘Like other Sikhs, I feared for the lives of my parents’: Minister Hardeep Puri recalls 1984 riot horrors 

On the anniversary of anti-Sikh riots today, Union Oil and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri recalled the horrors that the Sikh community faced at the hands of rampaging mobs out to revenge the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on...

Government of Mongolia Starts Negotiations with Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi interest rate

Ulaanbaatar, October 30, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The Government of Mongolia has begun negotiations today to reduce the interest rate on the Oyu Tolgoi project loan. Representing the Government of Mongolia in the talks are Minister of Finance Javkhlan...

Charities and stars call on UK government to set child poverty reduction targets

Celebrities, MPs and children’s charities are among dozens of signatories to an open letter ramping up pressure on the government to set targets for reducing child poverty in the UK. The actor Emilia Clarke, the broadcaster Chris Packham and the...

UK Government Urged To Introduce 25% Tax Relief On Indie Movie Advertising Costs So Films “Get The Audience They Deserve”

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves, who will deliver a landmark budget in less than a month, has been urged by the influential Culture, Media & Sport Committee (CMSC) to introduc a tax relief for the print and advertising costs of indie movies. In a...

Qatar attends GCC Ministers of Commerce, Industry and Entrepreneurs meeting

Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, chaired the delegation of the State of Qatar participating in the Fifth Consultative Meeting of GCC Ministers of Commerce and Industry and Entrepreneurs, held on...

Mohd Azharuddin sworn in as Minister in Telangana Cabinet

Former Indian cricket captain Mohd Azharuddin was sworn in as a Minister in the Telangana Cabinet on Friday by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Raj Bhavan. His portfolio is yet to be announced, though he is likely to handle Sports or Minorities...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets US Secretary Of War Pete Hegseth In Kuala Lumpur, Strengthening Defence Ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. | X @rajnathsingh Kuala Lumpur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur on...

‘Safe and Healthy’ – Education team meets with Guyanese students in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

THE Hon. Sonia Parag, Minister of Education, on Thursday had a heartfelt conversation with the Guyanese students who are currently in Jamaica braving the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa. Minister Parag, joined by Chief Education Officer...

Government Probes into Rapid Expansion of Unregulated Co-operative Banks

Financial institutions mushrooming in the island without a proper oversight as co-operative banks’ with branches in several regions are to be scrutinised and regularised, Trade and Co-operative Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe disclosed. He blamed...

Government Shutdown Enters Second Month With Urgent Calls for Resolution

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that the ongoing government shutdown “has to end.” Johnson, a Republican, made the remarks during his daily news conference at the Capitol as the shutdown entered its 30th day. With the...

PM Mark Phillips meets with new EU Ambassador

PRIME Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, on Thursday received a courtesy visit from the newly accredited Ambassador of the European Union to Guyana, HE Luca Pierantoni, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Camp Street....

Nashik Contractors Question Club Tendering For Simhastha Projects; Minister Shivendra Raje Bhosale Assures Action

"Large contractors often secure tenders and then subcontract the work to smaller contractors like us at 15–20 per cent lower rates. This defeats the purpose of the government’s policy," said Public Works Department contractor Ranjit Shinde |...

Red tape review: Last chance to have your say over Government's plans for secret alcohol licensing notices

⚠ There are just days left to have your say over plans to axe pub licensing notices - and silence your voice The Government plans to axe laws requiring alcohol licensing notices to be advertised in local papers Industry leaders have warned the...

Ex-India Skipper Mohammad Azharuddin Sworn As Minister In Telangana Cabinet

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin on Friday, October 31st was sworn in as a Minister in the Telangana Cabinet by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Raj Bhavan. While his portfolio is yet to be announced, reports suggest he is likely to...

‘Peace Of Mind Over Paycheck’: Viral Post Comparing Government Jobs And Corporate Life Sparks Online Debate

A viral post by software engineer Shreya sparks online debate over whether peace of mind in government jobs outweighs the high pay of corporate life. | Image: Canva A post on X (formerly Twitter) by a software engineer named Shreya has ignited a...

Sommelier courses, corking skills, or premieres in Russia. Curiosities from the CVs of some ministers-designate

On Thursday evening, Parliament published the CVs of the ministers designated to join the new government. While some candidates opted for concise presentations focused on professional experience, others shared personal details, hobbies, and even...

Minister Hem Vanndy Highlights Circular, Greener Industry as Key to Post-LDC Growth

AKP Phnom Penh, October 31, 2025 -- Cambodia is accelerating efforts to shift towards greener, more circular and technology-driven industrial growth as the country prepares for its post-Least Developed Country (LDC) future, Minister of Industry,...

Ex-Cricket Captain Azharuddin Now Telangana Minister

Hyderabad ~ Congress leader and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin was sworn in as a minister in Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy’s cabinet on Friday. In a simple function held at Raj Bhavan, Governor Jishnu Dev Verma administered the oaths to the...

Government shutdown threatens Head Start funding, impacting thousands of kids in Florida

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- It's day 30 of the government shutdown. Neither the Democrats nor Republicans have moved on their positions. House Speaker Mike Johnson put the House in recess more than a month ago. Some House Republicans are questioning that...

Minister To Youths: Shift Your Focus From Street Protests To Dialogue, Negotiations

News Investigators/ The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, on Thursday urged youths to shift their focus from street protests to constructive dialogue and negotiation. Mr Olawande made the call in Abuja while delivering the keynote...