Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi for echoing Donald Trump's «dead economy» remarks, deeming it an «anti-India» stance. Rijiju urged Gandhi to act with the dignity expected of an opposition leader, rather than attacking the government. Gandhi had listed reasons for India's economic decline, blaming Modi's policies and alleging favoritism towards Adani.

Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, was convicted Friday in Bengaluru in a rape case involving a domestic help. The special court found him guilty of raping the woman at his farmhouse in 2021, acts allegedly recorded on his phone.

In 2025, Kerala grappled with three Nipah virus infections across Malappuram and Palakkad, prompting the tracing of 677 contacts, according to Minister Jadhav. Control measures were swiftly initiated to contain the outbreaks. The infection, a zoonotic disease primarily affecting pigs and humans, sees transmission from fruit bats.

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan has taken over as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. A Gunnery and Missile systems expert, Vatsayan's three-decade career includes diverse command, operational, and staff roles. An alumnus of prestigious military institutions, he was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1988.

The Bombay High Court recently ruled that a wife's allegation of impotency against her husband in divorce or maintenance petitions does not constitute defamation. Justice Modak dismissed a man's complaint, emphasizing that such claims are relevant under the Hindu Marriage Act when supporting her case. This decision contrasts with a 2018 Nagpur bench ruling that deemed calling someone «impotent» as defamatory, especially outside legal contexts.

Chong Jun-Yu was behind the wheel in the wee hours of the morning when he overheard his passenger’s distressing video call with a friend.“Her friend was drunk and contemplated ending her life over relationship issues,” the 47-year-old recalled about the incident last November.“I sensed she was very worried throughout the journey.”Chong, a full-time property agent, had been doing private-hire vehicle gigs in the past year at that time.But he could sense that his distressed passenger, who was her early '30s, would not be able to “handle it” on her own.“I could have minded my own business, but it’s not something I would do. If I can help, I should,” said Chong.Using details from the video call, the pair found a woman perched on the parapet on the 14th floor at a flat in Bidadari.While the passenger tried to talk her friend down, Chong reached through a gap in the wall and grabbed her arms to prevent a fall.“I cannot remember how long it was, it felt like forever,” he added.“The police came quite fast, but my arms were quite numb and there were bruises from rubbing against the railing.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the national water agency PUB have completed repair and safety assessments of the affected road sections along Tanjong Katong Road South, as well as the surrounding roads. In a Facebook post uploaded by LTA on Friday (July 1), it stated in a joint statement with PUB, that the checks were conducted in consultation with the Building and Construction Authority, confirming that the roads are now safe for use.«Road reinstatement works are ongoing, and the roads will reopen progressively,» it said. «Tanjong Katong Road South, from East Coast Parkway (ECP) to Mountbatten Road, will open to traffic on Saturday afternoon from 12pm, while the opposite direction, from Mountbatten Road to ECP, will open on Monday morning from 5am.»

What was meant to be a typical dinner turned into a nightmare after a man discovered maggots in his soup while dining at a claypot restaurant in Hougang on Wednesday (July 30).Speaking to AsiaOne, Leon Wee, said he was having dinner with his girlfriend at around 9pm when he encountered the «extra ingredient» in his dish.«It was so gross. There were so many of it inside the soup,» said the 29-year-old interior designer. Wee explained that he did not finish the chicken herbal soup but instead filtered it, only to discover about 15 to 20 larvae in the broth.According to Wee, the restaurant is located at Hougang Green Shopping Mall.He added that while he had visited the eatery a couple of times before, this was the first time he had experienced something like this. After spotting the maggots, Wee approached a waitress to provide feedback about the meal, but was only given an apology and an offer to offset the cost.«They ignored it at first and didn't even check if I was alright, only offering to waive my dish which costs about $6 to $9,» he said. 

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The U.S. administration eased its proposed tariffs on trade with several African countries, but charges of up to 30% will kick in on imports from four countries in the coming days.

A powerful earthquake struck off Kamchatka’s coast on the morning of July 30, it became the strongest earthquake to hit the region since 1952

Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol noted that without the US president’s intervention, Cambodia and Thailand would likely not have forged a deal to end border hostilities

Retired Lieutenant-Colonel Ralf Bosshard noted that «the EU and NATO are now doing everything possible to prevent a ceasefire, even if it means the complete defeat of their partner and de facto ally»

On August 1st, the heads of the Russian and US space agencies held the first meeting in eight years

Russian gas exports to Europe in this direction rose to 1.59 bcm

[allAfrica] Barcelona is set to feature «DR Congo - Heart of Africa» on the back of their training shirts from next season, following a $50 million four-year partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).

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[allAfrica] Sexual violence has reached devastating levels in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), with nearly 40,000 women treated by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 2024 alone.

The Supreme Court considered closing the criminal defamation case against Shashi Tharoor over his «scorpion on a Shivling» remark about Narendra Modi. While Tharoor sought adjournment, the complainant wanted a hearing, but the bench suggested dismissing the case, emphasizing tolerance among political figures. The court eventually scheduled the matter for another day, maintaining a previous order that had suspended proceedings.

The Election Commission of India has declared that the election for the Vice President of India is scheduled for September 9, 2025. As per the ECI's released schedule, the deadline for submitting nominations is August 21. The counting of votes will occur on the same day as the election, September 9.

Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India of «vote theft,» claiming to possess irrefutable evidence. He alleges the EC is working for the BJP to manipulate votes, citing suspicions from past elections in Madhya Pradesh, Lok Sabha, and Maharashtra. Gandhi warned of exposing this alleged misconduct, deeming it treasonous and promising accountability for those involved.

Shashi Tharoor contradicted Rahul Gandhi's agreement with Donald Trump's assessment of the Indian economy. While Rahul Gandhi claimed PM Modi had «killed» the economy, Tharoor stated that this was not the case. Trump had suggested India and Russia could «take their dead economies down together,» a statement Rahul Gandhi supported.

Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan opposes the term «saffron terror,» associating saffron with revered figures and symbols. This statement follows the acquittal of all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case due to lack of evidence. Chavan also countered Amit Shah's claim about Hindus and terrorism, reminding him of Nathuram Godse.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni warned Friday that escalating federal military operations in the southern Gedo region are endangering Somalia’s stability and could spark a broader breakdown of national cohesion.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Banadir Regional Administration has committed $200,000 in emergency aid to support communities in Somalia’s Awdal region, where a prolonged drought has triggered a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Indian economist Gurcharan Das told RT that Washington’s latest move against New Delhi could be a “negotiating tactic”c Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Western nations of ignoring “borderline savagery” in Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi has numerous alternate oil suppliers, but still chooses Moscow, US Secretary of State Rubio has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Police Force Commissioner Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi chaired a high-level security meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday, outlining a renewed commitment to combat insurgent threats and implement the country’s newly adopted security development plan.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali federal government has reportedly taken full control of Balad Hawo district in the Gedo region following several days of intense clashes with forces loyal to the Jubbaland regional administration.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given the Tea Association of Malawi Limited (TAML) K5 million towards its annual conference, scheduled for July 31 to August 1, 2025 in Salima. Speaking during the symbolic cheque handover ceremony in Blantyre on Tuesday, NBM plc Mobile and E-Money Services Manager, Enala Chirwa, said this year’s conference, which falls […] The post NBM plc supports Tea Association conference with K5 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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