Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal arrested over corruption claims
Kejriwal is a key leader in an opposition alliance challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP in elections next month.
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Turkey's central bank raises interest rate to 50% despite previous hints of end to hike cycle
Turkey's central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate, the one-week repurchase rate, from 45% to 50%, citing the continuing need to counter climbing inflation in the country.
Tax Dispute Becomes Political as India Freezes Opposition’s Accounts
India’s largest opposition party accused the national authorities on Thursday of paralyzing its political activities by blocking the party’s access to its bank accounts, in what it described as a heavy-handed response to a tax dispute just weeks before a pivotal general election.
Indonesia presidential runner-up alleges widespread fraud as he contests official election results
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A runner-up in Indonesia’s presidential election filed a complaint with the Constitutional Court on Thursday, alleging widespread irregularities and fraud at the polls.
India’s main opposition party accuses the government of freezing its bank accounts ahead of election
NEW DELHI (AP) — The Congress party, India’s main opposition political group, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on Thursday of stifling democracy and crippling the party by freezing its bank accounts in a tax dispute ahead of national elections.
The Indian Premier League is back: What are the main talking points?
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India’s Congress party accuses government of freezing accounts before polls
The main opposition party says Modi government has ‘crippled’ it before the upcoming election by freezing bank accounts in an income tax case.
The crackdown on India’s political opposition
Elections are weeks away in India and opposition parties are attempting to take on the seemingly unstoppable juggernaut of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a third consecutive term.