Student protests intensify in Jharkhand over exam irregularities with a march planned to the legislature, while Tarun Tejpal is sentenced to 10 years for rape, and Bangladesh objects to Sheikh Hasina's address from India.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh was suspended from the West Bengal Assembly for the remainder of Wednesday after disrupting a budget debate. Ghosh interrupted rebel TMC Chief Whip Akhruzzaman and refused to return to his seat, leading to marshals forcibly removing him amid protests and an escalating internal power struggle within the party.
Taiwan's legislature approved an amendment to the Telecommunications Management Act, exempting satellite operators from foreign ownership caps and local chair requirements. This move is seen as removing a major obstacle for Starlink to operate in Taiwan, enhancing the island's wartime communication capabilities.
Syria's new transitional parliament convened Sunday to draft a new constitution and establish democratic foundations after decades of authoritarian rule. The body, with 206 members initially, was formed through a process criticized as undemocratic, with President Ahmed al-Sharaa set to appoint the remaining members.
Hong Kong authorities have eased a proposal for mandatory annual medical check-ups for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65-69, reducing the frequency to twice in five years after industry backlash. The move aims to enhance road safety by ensuring drivers can manage health risks.
Taiwan's T-Dome air defence program is delayed as the indigenous Strong Bow missile system lacks a clear funding source. The legislature approved a reduced special defence budget, excluding the missile system. Efforts to secure supplementary funding are stalled due to disagreements between the cabinet and defence ministry.
Taiwan's legislature approved a reduced NT$780 billion defense budget in May. Efforts to revive a larger, rejected NT$1.25 trillion package face funding disagreements between the cabinet and defense ministry, according to unnamed officials.
The legislature passed an amendment to the Criminal Code extending the statute of limitations for sexual assault against minors. The period between the offense and the victim's 20th birthday will now be excluded from the calculation, allowing victims more time to pursue charges.
A Legislative Council member resigned Friday following a scandal. Starry Lee Wai-king stated that the council routinely reviews its code of conduct for members, and this incident will serve as a reference for future amendments.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger faces calls to remove a proposed budget amendment increasing penalties for public marijuana use, citing racial and economic disparities
China's National People's Congress Standing Committee removed 13 legislators, including military commanders and former financial regulator Xiao Jie and ex-Xinjiang party chief Chen Quanguo. General Xu Xueqiang missed a key meeting, while Lt. Gen. Wang Kangping was passed over for promotion.
Hong Kong's civil service chief pledged a future "reasonable and attractive" pay adjustment after the Legislative Council approved a flat 2% rise for civil servants. Lawmakers criticized the 2% increase, effective retroactively from April, as insufficient compared to survey recommendations and union demands, raising concerns about civil service appeal and the local economy.
Karnataka BJP will hold a legislature party meeting at Dharmasthala to investigate alleged cross-voting by BJP MLAs in recent council elections. Party president B Y Vijayendra stated legislators may take an oath before Lord Manjunatha to reveal the truth, calling the act "betrayal".
China's top legislative body will discuss a bill to grant Hong Kong jurisdiction over a section of the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen. This "co-location" arrangement, opening next month, will streamline immigration clearance for the Greater Bay Area initiative.
China's National People's Congress Standing Committee will review a bill next week to grant Hong Kong jurisdiction over its designated area at the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, set to open 24-hour operations in July.
China's top legislative body, the NPC Standing Committee, will discuss a bill next week to grant Hong Kong jurisdiction over part of the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, set to open 24-hour operations in July.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, allowing individuals with suspended sentences or those serving community labor to run for office. Critics, including the Taiwan Youth Democratic Association, argue this "Gao Hongan Clause" grants excessive discretion to prosecutors, potentially creating loopholes and contradicting previous criticisms of the judiciary.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan is reviewing a "Criminal Procedure Law" amendment, dubbed the "Ko Wen-je Clause," which proposes removing "risk of collusion" as a reason for pre-trial detention. Critics argue this could hinder investigations, while proponents cite concerns over human rights and the overuse of detention.
A US Naval Institute report highlights challenges to Taiwan's defense goals, including partisan budget disputes, difficulties in recruiting and retaining military personnel, and infrastructure vulnerabilities. China's military buildup and 'gray zone' tactics are also noted as significant threats.
Two bills aimed at adding caste as a protected category in New York's anti-discrimination laws did not advance in the current legislative session. The Coalition of Hindus of North America celebrated the outcome, arguing that the legislation would stereotype Hindus, Indians, and South Asians and that ancestry should be added to human rights law instead.
Expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee has been proposed as the new leader of the West Bengal legislature party by 58 dissident MLAs. They submitted support letters to the Assembly Speaker, challenging the current leadership and framing their move as distinct from challenging party chairperson Mamata Banerjee.
TMC dissolved all its committees and frontal organizations in West Bengal after rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee met the governor with support from nearly 60 MLAs, signaling a major party crisis. This move is seen as an attempt to prevent a vertical split following the party's electoral defeat.
Expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee and 57 other dissident legislators met the West Bengal Assembly Speaker, submitting support letters for a new leadership structure, with Banerjee proposed as leader. The move challenges the current legislature party leadership.
Johor, bordering Singapore, dissolved its legislature on Monday, triggering an election within 60 days. The vote carries significant political and economic weight for Umno and the Barisan Nasional coalition, with a special economic zone and a new rail link providing an economic backdrop.
