India’s Richest Man Acquires Stake in News Portal Raising Concern about Media Independence
The RRPR Holding officially announced on Monday, Nov. 30, that they had transferred their 29.1% shares of New Delhi Television (NDTV), India's leading news publication and TV channel, to the Adani Group. In August this year, the Adani Group also put out an open offer for an additional 26% stake in NDTV, which will potentially give the industrial conglomerate a controlling interest in the media house.
Taliban-Pakistan Ceasefire Officially Ended After Five Months of Discussion
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (T.T.P.), the Pakistani branch of the international Taliban movement, announced on Nov. 28 that it would end the uneasy indefinite ceasefire with the Pakistani government agreed to in June of this year.
Nepal Holds General Elections Amidst Growing Political Discontent
Nepal held its eighth general election on Nov. 20, with 275 parliamentary and 550 provincial seats hanging in the balance.
Modi's Vision for the Future of Andhra Pradesh
During a public meeting at the Andhra University Engineering College, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi announced on Nov. 12 that approximately $1,334,335 USD will be set aside for five infrastructure projects.
UN and Sri Lankan President Conflict on Solution to Financial Crisis
The United Nations estimated that some 3.4 million of the 22 million Sri Lankans are in need of financial and humanitarian aid.
Modi's Vision for the Future of Andhra Pradesh
During a public meeting at the Andhra University Engineering College, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi announced on Nov. 12 that approximately $1,334,335 USD will be set aside for five infrastructure projects.