Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will remain in office but with a substantially reduced mandate, confounding expectations of a resounding victory forecast by analysts and exit polls.
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Japan’s birth rate ‘critical’ as it hits record low
Japan’s health ministry described the nation’s birth rate as “critical” yesterday as it hit a record low for the eighth straight year, with the government moving to improve support for parents.
Metabolism and weight loss
How your body burns fuel is a complex process that involves careful planning of what and when you eat, and how you exercise. Learn how to put your metabolism in perspective, and focus on your weight loss programme.
Girl Up Namibia’s quest to provide dignity pads
Menstrual health is a human rights issue, not just a health one, yet millions of women lack access to sanitary products and adequate facilities, the United Nations Population Fund has said.
Modi wins but stumbles over jobs crisis
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presided over world-beating economic growth, but chronically high unemployment rates played a key role in his surprise electoral setback this week.
Keetmanshoop proposes 7% electricity hike
Keetmanshoop mayor McDonald Hanse says the municipality has proposed to the Electricity Control Board a 7% tariff increase for the 2024/2025 financial year.
Incest accused blames pregnancy on complainant
A Windhoek resident accused of raping his biological daughter several times and forcing her to abort the foetus after making her pregnant, has blamed the pregnancy on the complainant.
Amended divorce bill in Parliament today
Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab will table the amended divorce bill in Parliament today.
Two alleged poachers arrested in Oshikoto
The Oshikoto police have opened a case of hunting of wild animals without a permit against two male suspects after they allegedly hunted and killed two spring hares in the Okuma area.
Namibia, China solidify parliamentary cooperation
Speaker of Namibia's National Assembly Peter Katjavivi and the vice chairman of the standing committee of China's National People's Congress, Cai Dafeng expressed mutual appreciation and commitment to furthering cooperation between their respective parliaments.









