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NCDC bill passed in Upper House amid Opposition walkout

The bill amends the National Co-operative Development Corporation Act, 1962, to broaden the Corporation’s mandate and enable it to extend loans and grants directly not only to cooperative societies but also to other organisations engaged in cooperative development, provided the funds are ultimately used for the benefit of cooperatives.

NCDC bill passed in Upper House amid Opposition walkout

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Iraq’s PM seeks to disarm Iran-backed militias, but Tehran wants to meddle - analysis

Iran-backed militias in Iraq have roots stretching back to the 1980's and are the product of decades of Iranian policy aimed at cultivating armed proxies beyond its borders.

  • Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi seeks to disarm Iranian-backed militias.
  • Iran's Esmail Ghaani visits Iraq to rally support for the militias.
  • US backs Al-Zaidi's efforts to rein in Iranian-backed militias.