Hungary Parliament Salary Cut: Charity begins at home: Hungary lawmakers vote unanimously to cut salaries by 40% in rare show of political austerity

[ad_1] Hungary’s parliament on Monday unanimously approved a sharp reduction in lawmakers’ salaries and allowances, backing Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s efforts to curb administrative spending and restore strained public finances.All 189 lawmakers present in the 199-member National Assembly voted in favour of the bill submitted by the ruling Tisza party.The legislation will reduce MPs’ monthly […]

LPG price hikes: Modi govt. will pay a political price, says Sharad Pawar

[ad_1] NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar. File | Photo Credit: ANI Nationalist Congress Party (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar on Sunday (June 7) criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of gas and fuel price hike and said that it was being done in a phased manner to avoid public backlash while steadily disturbing household budgets. Hitting out at the Prime Minister, Mr. Pawar said, “He […]

Political Controversy Surrounds West Bengals Madrasah Survey

[ad_1] Mumbai, June 7: The West Bengal government’s directive to conduct a survey of madrasahs has sparked political reactions from Rajiv Rai, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, and Maulana Sajid Rashidi, President of the All India Imam Association. In an interview, Rajiv Rai questioned the timing of the survey, stating, “When they […]

Trump Gop: The urge to purge: In Trump’s GOP, disloyalty is political death

[ad_1] TOI correspondent from Washington: For Republican politicians in Donald Trump’s America, there are now only two career paths: obedience or obituary.On Tuesday night in Texas, the political undertaker came for Senator John Cornyn — a four-term Republican heavyweight, former Senate whip, longtime conservative stalwart, and co-chair of the Senate India Caucus — who was […]

Aiadmk Crisis: AIADMK political crisis: Speaker accepts fourth MLA’s resignation in a fresh setback; party strength drops to 43 | India News

[ad_1] AIADMK political crisis: Speaker accepts fourth MLA’s resignation in a fresh setback NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Assembly speaker J C D Prabhakar on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Ambasamudram AIADMK MLA Esakki Subaya, further escalating the political turmoil within the opposition party.The speaker had initially rejected Subaya’s resignation letter and asked him to submit […]

Political Tensions Rise Over West Bengals Religious Leaders Allowance Cut

[ad_1] New Delhi, May 19: The BJP-led West Bengal government has announced the cessation of support schemes for religious leaders, effective June this year. This decision has sparked political controversy, with the Congress party accusing the BJP of shifting its stance for political gain following electoral victories. The announcement was made during the second cabinet […]

No laughing matter: Colbert exit sparks fears for political satire in America

[ad_1] Stephen Colbert (File photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: American late-night television, that unique, risque institution where presidents are mocked, celebrities flattered and the audience applauds on cue, is preparing for a funeral. After 33 years, CBS is pulling the plug on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, with its eponymous host taking his final […]

Political Tensions Rise Over Delayed Payments in Jammu and Kashmir

[ad_1] Srinagar, May 15: Political rhetoric has intensified in Jammu and Kashmir regarding the delayed payments to contractors working under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Iltija Mufti has criticized the government, alleging that payments have been stalled for a long time, putting contractors in financial distress. She accused the administration of negligence and corruption. Mufti claimed […]

OPT faces fresh political heat in US amid fraud allegations; Intl students will face the brunt

[ad_1] The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a crucial post-study work route for thousands of international students in the US, is once again in the crosshairs of America’s immigration debate, after federal authorities alleged widespread fraud and abuse within the system.US immigration authorities claim to have identified more than 10,000 students linked to “highly suspect […]

Three TMC Leaders Arrested in Burdwan District Amid Political Controversy

[ad_1] Kolkata, May 13: In a significant development in Burdwan district of West Bengal, police have arrested three brothers affiliated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in connection with several serious criminal cases. This arrest has sparked a new political controversy in the region. BJP legislator Krishna Ghosh has accused the TMC of providing protection to […]