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India’s Modi calls for probe, not debate, of parliament breach

Mumbai (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a detailed investigation into last week's major security breach of parliament, countering demands from opposition parties...

Indian lawmakers to hold discussions with select banks, insurance companies – govt document

(Reuters) - A committee of Indian lawmakers will hold discussions with four government-owned banks early next year under banking laws which among other things...

Tens of thousands attend Bangladesh opposition rally calling for government to resign

Dhaka (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of supporters of Bangladesh's main opposition party took to the streets of the capital on Saturday defying fears...

India’s opposition parties protest against Adani’s Mumbai slum overhaul plan

Mumbai (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters led by opposition parties marched towards billionaire Gautam Adani's offices in Mumbai on Saturday to voice their opposition...

Pakistan media ban on Imran Khan trial raises transparency concerns

Islamabad (Reuters) - A Pakistan court has banned media from reporting on proceedings in a closed-door trial of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan...

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