South Korea's National Assembly kicks off annual audit of govt agencies

IANS | October 6, 2026 12:53 PM

Seoul, Oct 6 (IANS) South Korea's National Assembly launched its annual audit of government agencies on Tuesday, with rival parties clashing over the Supreme Court chief's refusal to recommend a new justice nominee to the president and the recently publicised transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) from Ukraine.

India, Tanzania discuss deepening parliamentary cooperation

IANS | October 6, 2026 12:48 PM

Dar es Salaam, Oct 6 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh held a meeting with Tanzania National Assembly Speaker Mussa Azzan Zungu on the sidelines of the 153rd International Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tanzania's Arusha on Tuesday, with discussions held on further deepening parliamentary cooperation, capacity building, and skill development between the two nations.

Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung to visit India next week

IANS | October 6, 2026 9:32 AM

Kathmandu, Oct 6 (IANS) Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung is scheduled to visit India next week to participate in the first meeting of the home ministers of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), scheduled for October 13, a senior official has said.