US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India next month, following a productive meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The discussions focused on bilateral ties, including trade, critical minerals, defense, and the Quad. Efforts are also under way to schedule a Quad foreign ministers' meeting around Rubio's visit.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal discussed supply chain issues, particularly food, with UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain officials. He emphasized regional peace amid tensions and thanked Gulf nations for supporting the large Indian diaspora. Discussions also covered UAE's logistics solutions to counter disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade, vital for India's global trade.

Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit has been promoted to Brigadier by the Indian Army following his acquittal in the Malegaon blast case. The Armed Forces Tribunal had previously halted his retirement, ordering a review of his promotion request. Purohit, arrested in 2008 and released on bail in 2017, argued that the prolonged trial unfairly impacted his career progression.

The Supreme Court has ruled that differential dearness benefit increases for serving employees and pensioners are arbitrary. Inflation impacts both equally, making a 14% DA hike for serving staff and only 11% DR for retirees discriminatory. The court stated that while financial constraints can justify implementation delays, unequal benefit rates violate the right to equality.

Political parties in Assam are vying for women's votes with competing cash-transfer promises, including increased monthly payouts and empowerment initiatives. This comes as women voters demonstrate consistently high participation, often surpassing male turnout in recent elections across Assam, Puducherry, and Kerala, influencing electoral dynamics.

The New York Democrat helped lead the first impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. He served for 16 terms before losing his reelection bid in 2020.

First Nations leaders in B.C. are urging B.C. NDP MLAs to reject Premier David Eby’s plan to suspend some sections of the province’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), as the government prepares to bring the proposal forward as a confidence vote.

Deputy minister of national defence Christiane Fox says she was trying to bring in outside perspectives when she influenced her former department to hire an acquaintance.

The Ottawa Police Service says officers are investigating 'a suspicious incident' but as of late Friday afternoon had no reports of any injuries.

A recently analyzed Lystrosaurus fossil proves that mammal ancestors laid eggs, according to a recent paper published in journal PLOS One Read Full Article at RT.com

By returning to Russia now, foreign companies can regain lost ground ahead of competitors – time for Truth and Reconciliation 2.0 Read Full Article at RT.com

Tucker Carlson has called an Israeli strike on RT correspondent Steve Sweeney in Lebanon an “attempted assassination” Read Full Article at RT.com

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : les frappes israéliennes de mercredi au Liban ont fait plus de 300 morts. Les 300 Libanais et Franco-libanais vivant en Polynésie Française vivent tous dans l'inquiétude par rapport à leur famille restée à Beyrouth. Nous avons rencontré le consul honoraire du Liban, Joseph Maroun.

The models should also «have a maximal level of sovereignty,» the Russian president says

According to the report, new fighter jets and attack aircraft have recently arrived in the region, while between 1,500 and 2,000 soldiers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army may be delivered in the coming days

The president called LLMs a «basic, end-to-end technology that is the foundation for the sovereign development in all areas»

The officials will meet at the building of the US Department of State

Rodion Miroshnik says a longer pause could be used by Kiev «to regroup, build fortifications, build up military capacity, and launch a new escalation»

Metro General Manager Randy Clarke said the incident did not happen on Metro property. The shooting is being investigated as “domestic related,” D.C. police said.

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi revealed Operation Sindoor's strike was deliberately delayed last year. Commanders ensured the operation avoided disrupting 'namaz' prayers at a terrorist camp, choosing a time when no one was engaged in worship. This flexible timing demonstrated a unique consideration, prioritizing a specific prayer period before executing the mission.

Kargil war hero Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a Maha Vir Chakra recipient, has passed away. Celebrated as a proud son of Ladakh, his gallantry during Operation Vijay exemplified resilience and service. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Army lauded his courageous leadership, stating his legacy will inspire future generations. His life embodied courage, service, and unity.

BJP MLA Hiraan Chattopadhyay's nomination affidavit reveals he is 'legally married; currently separated' from Anindita, who previously accused him of cruelty and a second marriage. Contesting from Shyampur, Hiraan declared significant assets, including Rs 15 lakh cash, while his wife has Rs 12 lakh. Their combined wealth stands at Rs 14.5 crore, with Hiraan facing four pending criminal cases.

The Election Commission has cancelled Trinamool Congress candidate Abhinav Bhattacharya's nomination for Krishnanagar North due to a conflict of interest. Bhattacharya's business dealings with the state government violated Section 9A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. An alternative candidate, Somnath Dutta, will now contest the seat for TMC.

Today marks the beginning of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule's 200th birth anniversary celebrations. A pioneer of social reform, Phule championed education for all, especially girls, and founded the Satyashodhak Samaj to fight for equal rights and social justice. His unwavering commitment to the marginalized continues to inspire India's progress.

[CFR] When Washington chooses not to comment on democracy, authoritarians and their backers fill in the silence.

A US federal court has confirmed a US$43.7-million arbitration award in favour of Jamaican-Canadian investor Michael Lee-Chin, rejecting the Dominican Republic’s bid to overturn the ruling. US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the District of Columbia issued the decision last month, siding with Lee-Chin after the Dominican Republic asked the court to throw out the award. The court said it would adopt “Magistrate Judge Faruqui’s well-reasoned report and recommendation in full”.

Approval rates for Syrian asylum claims in Germany have dropped to 5%, according official data cited by media Read Full Article at RT.com

Hunter Biden, the son of former US president Joe Biden, has challenged Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump to a cage match Read Full Article at RT.com

The upcoming vote is a standoff between historical memory and the promise of comfortable life in the Western European fold Read Full Article at RT.com

Energy supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East will have a lasting impact on the global economy, the IMF has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

Fuel supply disruptions and rising prices linked to the war in the Middle East trigger protests and threaten wider economic impact in the EU Read Full Article at RT.com