Himachal Pradesh is grappling with severe flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, leading to road closures, school shutdowns, and disrupted utilities. The Manali-Leh highway is blocked, and a truck was swept away by floodwaters. Tragically, numerous fatalities and significant financial losses have already occurred due to the relentless downpour, with more heavy rain forecasted.

Following Amit Shah's criticism of Justice Sudershan Reddy's Salwa Judum judgment, 56 retired judges, including former CJIs Sathasivam and Gogoi, issued a counter-statement disagreeing with the initial group of judges who defended Reddy. They urged their colleagues to avoid politically motivated statements, emphasizing that the judiciary should remain distinct from political entanglements.

AAP leader Atishi has denounced the ED raids on Saurabh Bharadwaj's residence as a fabricated attempt to divert attention from questions surrounding PM Modi's education degree. She asserted that the raids, linked to alleged irregularities in hospital construction, are baseless and intended to intimidate the AAP, emphasizing the party's integrity and resilience against such actions.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) refuted YSRCP's claims about land allocation to Oberoi Hotels, clarifying the initial allotment was made in 2021. Following protests and TTD's request, the TDP government cancelled the original allotment to Mumtaz Hotels, offering alternative land. The government aims to protect investor interests while respecting religious sentiments, according to TDP spokesperson Jyothsna Tirunagari.

Residents at Bladiniere Estate in Port Vila have witnessed the repair of their main roads starting last week. Yesterday afternoon, residents saw a roller and other heavy machinery working on one of the main roads from Tagabe Mall to Grace…

The driver responsible for a fatal road accident in Bethel Area, Tanna, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after admitting to causing the death of a passenger through reckless driving.

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of former teacher Mr. John Nelson Nimbtick, declaring that his employment was unlawfully and unjustifiably terminated after he failed to take up a transfer to Pialulup School in Santo.

Secretary General (SG) of the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU), Jonathan Yona, says that damage claims by teachers are now ready to be filed in court, marking the next step in the ongoing dispute between educators and the government.

The Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament (MP) for Port Vila, Ishmael Kalsakau, said the Act of Commission of Inquiry (COI) only gives authority to the Minister of Justice, not the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide on the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine route in Jammu and Kashmir, injuring at least six. The yatra has been suspended, and trains to Katra cancelled. Widespread disruption continues across the region with landslides blocking the Jammu-Srinagar highway and cloudbursts causing flash floods in Doda.

Kerala's Mahatma Gandhi University has inaugurated the state's first hostel exclusively for transgender students, a significant step towards inclusivity in higher education. Social Justice Minister R Bindhu highlighted the increasing number of transgender students pursuing higher education and emphasized the importance of societal support. The hostel, accommodating at least six students, addresses the accommodation challenges faced by the community.

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi affirmed the Indian Navy's readiness to act decisively, continuing Operation Sindoor if necessary. Speaking at the commissioning of INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, he highlighted their role in deterring enemies and keeping Pakistan in check. Rajnath Singh commissioned the frigates, emphasizing their advanced capabilities for various missions and contribution to India's maritime security.

A family in Koparkhairane was allegedly harassed and threatened by auto drivers for not speaking Marathi, sparking outrage online. The incident involved their car being rammed, followed by demands for money and verbal abuse targeting their origin. This event adds to growing concerns about language-based intimidation in Maharashtra, following a similar assault on a sweet shop owner in Mira Road.

India faced a day of diverse events, including a deadly landslide at Vaishno Devi shrine, the commissioning of INS Udaygiri and Himgiri by the Indian Navy, and US tariffs threatening Indian exports. A dowry murder case in Noida sparked outrage, while cricket legend Cheteshwar Pujara retired.

Leading transport company CTS Courier has taken a bold step to empower 30 vulnerable women, including single mothers and women without husbands, by equipping them with practical entrepreneurship skills. Over the weekend, the women were trained at Chichiri Primary School in Blantyre in skills ranging from making soap, cakes, samoosas, buns, mandasi, and glycerine, to […] The post CTS Courier Empowers 30 Vulnerable Women with Entrepreneurship Skills appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court has dealt a major blow to former Reserve Bank Governor and presidential hopeful Dalitso Kabambe, rejecting his attempt to postpone his K13.6 billion loan fraud case to focus on campaigning ahead of the September 16 elections. On Friday, August 22, 2025, Justice Chimbigzani Kanthambi dismissed Kabambe’s application, ruling that it lacked merit […] The post Kabambe Wanted Courts to Postpone his K13.6bn Fraud Case to Focus on Campaign: Courts Have Told him ‘No Way!’ Uziyankhabe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s revered governance and civic education expert Ollen Mwalubunju has expressed fear that the forthcoming September 16 General Elections could be another democratic illusion for Malawians, foretelling that the election is a re-run of failure and not a beacon of hope. Mwalubunju – in a statement he shared with us – dared Malawians to stop […] The post Governance Expert Ollen Mwalubunju Fears Malawi’s September 16 Elections Could be Another Democratic Illusion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera is on fire as he takes his re-election campaign directly to the people of Ntchisi. Huge crowds have gathered along the roads to welcome him, as he embarks on a whistle-stop tour across seven constituencies ahead of the September 16, 2025 polls. Whistle-Stops Across the District The President is holding rallies at: […] The post Chakwera Hits Ntchisi: Appeals for Big Turnout Ahead of 2025 Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

After years of frustration, delays, and corruption in Malawi’s passport services, the Chakwera administration has delivered a permanent, modernized system that Malawians can finally trust. The rollout of the new ICAO-compliant passport system ends a painful chapter for travelers. Following the 2024 cyber breach, temporary fixes only created more problems, including passports that failed to […] The post OPINION | Malawi Finally Gets Reliable Passports: Chakwera Administration Deserves Kudos for Delivering appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

I'm told that 'an immense amount of pressure' has been put on the BBC to oust the star as allegations swirl that they were seen taking cocaine by another member of the popular BBC dance show.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Pakistan have pledged to strengthen cooperation in security, education and economic development following high-level talks on the sidelines of a key Islamic bloc meeting in Saudi Arabia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A bloc of opposition leaders who left the Somali Salvation Forum and signed a election framework deal with the federal government on Monday will brief international envoys in Mogadishu on Tuesday on the agreement and immediate steps to implement it, according to officials familiar with the meeting.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s government has welcomed the upcoming deployment of Egyptian troops under the African Union’s new stabilization mission, after Cairo completed the first training program for units set to join operations against al-Shabab.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- The African Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC) is accelerating efforts to mobilize resources in its fight against mpox, one year after declaring the outbreak a public health emergency of continental security.

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For many entrepreneurs launching a new venture or looking to expand an existing one, accessing credit has proven to be a game changer, enabling them to build successful business operations. According to Tabra-Kay Lindsay, sales relationship...

For top pan chicken vendor Adrian Walker, the journey in this year’s staging of the CB Pan Chicken Championship hasn’t been only about the quest for money and a trophy, but the knowledge he has gained about money itself, and how to manage it. ‘I’m...

The Jamaican Economy Panel (JEP) recently published its 25th survey discussion: “Unlocking the Potential of Jamaica’s Creative Economy: Advancing the SDGs through Visual Arts, Film, and Music.”Jamaica’s creative economy, particularly its globally...

It wasn’t just a day of painting classrooms. For Red Stripe’s summer interns, the D...

The number of outrage of modesty or molestation cases on Singapore's public transport network rose in the first half of 2025, climbing to 90 from 64 in the same period last year — a 40.6 per cent increase.In their mid-year crime brief for 2025, released on Tuesday (Aug 26), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said that the rise in these cases was part of a broader increase in physical crimes reported from January to June this year.Physical crimes rose 5.4 per cent, with 10,341 cases, up from 9,809 in the same period last year.This is the third consecutive year that the total physical crime cases have increased in the first six months of the year.Crimes of concern, according to the SPF, included shop theft, outrage of modesty, voyeurism, and theft in dwelling.Increase in outrage of modesty casesA total of 807 outrage of modesty cases were reported from January to June in 2025, compared to 666 within the same time frame last year, accounting for 7.8 per cent of the total number of physical crime. The culprits were known to the victim in more than half of the cases, said police.

Acres and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) are calling for enhanced animal welfare education and stricter legislation against animal cruelty in a joint White Paper released on Tuesday (Aug 26).Amid the increase in animal cruelty cases reported annually, the two non-profit organisations have set out 15 recommendations across four areas of focus to strengthen protections for animal welfare.According to SPCA's Animal Cruelty & Welfare Report, animal cruelty cases hit a 12-year high in 2024, with 961 confirmed incidents, up from 915 in 2023 and 511 in 2022.The White Paper, uploaded to both SPCA and Acres' respective websites, features recommendations «informed by an extensive and comprehensive study of the animal welfare landscape» that were guided by public feedback through various platforms in 2024.Kalai Vanan, CEO of Acres, said: "Progress must go hand in hand with compassion, and this responsibility lies with all of us — from government agencies to NGOs, and every member of the community.”