India is contemplating a significant overhaul of its pilot training program, potentially introducing the multi-crew pilot license (MPL) system alongside the existing commercial pilot license (CPL). This move aims to address the burgeoning demand for pilots in the rapidly expanding Indian aviation sector.
Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated debate between LoP Kharge and Deputy Chairman Harivansh regarding alleged CISF presence during opposition protests. Kharge claimed a violation of democratic rights, while the Chair and treasury benches refuted it, stating only Parliament marshals were present. The House later approved extending President's Rule in Manipur.
The Indian Army has shared an old newspaper clip. It highlights US military support to Pakistan before the 1971 war. The article mentions US arms shipments worth $2 billion to Pakistan since 1954. This revelation follows recent tensions between India and the US over tariffs and Russian oil purchases. The post is a reminder of past geopolitical alignments.
Nearly 580 National Highway projects, valued at approximately Rs 3.9 lakh crore, are facing delays, while another 200 projects worth Rs 1.6 lakh crore are yet to commence. Land acquisition hurdles, contractor-related issues, and pending clearances are the primary causes.
Major luxury brands have seen sales slump as changes in currency exchange rates discourage American and Chinese tourists from spending Read Full Article at RT.com
On average, ticket prices start at 17,000 rubles ($212)
According to their information, following the talks, Ilham Aliyev and Nikol Pashinyan may announce the conclusion of a peace agreement
La Polynésie fait face à une inquiétante montée de la violence et de la consommation de drogues, notamment l'ice. Les autorités sont alertées, et des craintes de règlements de compte généralisés poussent à désormais à agir. Une campagne de prévention est ainsi lancée pour alerter la population, en particulier les jeunes.
Morning commuters can expect a 25-minute delay between Boon Lay and Buona Vista stations on the East-West MRT Line on Aug 6 due to a track point fault.Operator SMRT said on X at 6.03am that passengers should factor in an additional 15 minutes of travel time between Boon Lay and Clementi when travelling eastwards towards Pasir Ris.In an updated post at 6.32am, the operator said the delay extended to Buona Vista station, meaning the affected stations also included Dover, Jurong East, Chinese Garden and Lakeside.The delay was lengthened to 25 minutes, SMRT said at 7.17am, adding that free bus services are available between the affected stations.The train operator advised travellers heading towards Jurong East station to transfer to the Thomson-East Coast Line and Circle Line at Woodlands and Bishan stations respectively.SMRT President Lam Sheau Kai said that a point machine fault occurred near Jurong East station during the start of service on the morning of Aug 6, leading to trains driven slower for safe operations.
An aesthetic doctor hounded his former girlfriend incessantly as their relationship broke down over a period of around one year.His actions culminated in an attack in which he violently forced her into his car in a public area and restrained her against her will.On Aug 5, Chua Cheng Yu, 40, was convicted after he pleaded guilty to four charges – the use of criminal force; causing intentional harassment, alarm and distress; voluntarily causing hurt; and unlawful restraint.He will return to court on Oct 1 to be sentenced.Chua had met his former girlfriend, identified in court documents as Zhang, at Veritas Medical Aesthetics, the clinic he founded and worked at. He is still listed as a doctor on its website.Zhang joined the clinic in 2021 as a manager.The following year, she and Chua entered into a romantic relationship, which was plagued with constant quarrels and disagreements, according to court documents.Zhang tendered her resignation some time in March 2023, amid a souring relationship with Chua.
Salman Haji, a Somali-American man accused in the 2024 killing of Yuan Ming outside a Seattle-area Costco, appeared in court Thursday following his extradition from Kenya. The case has drawn widespread attention from diaspora communities and involved a year-long international manhunt led by the FBI.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police have detained three journalists from SMS TV without charge after the station aired a report alleging government-linked land seizures in Mogadishu’s Siinaay market, according to the broadcaster and media watchdogs.
Francois Bayrou is urging the public to accept his sweeping budget cut plan Read Full Article at RT.com
With the US deploying intermediate-range systems in Europe and Asia, Russia says it’s done waiting – and begins reshaping its own arsenal Read Full Article at RT.com
Kiev’s Western backers are turning Ukraine into a “colony” through loans and direct control over its institutions, Yulia Timoshenko asserts Read Full Article at RT.com
The Israeli military failed to stop a settler attack on a Russian diplomatic car despite being present at the scene, Moscow says Read Full Article at RT.com
Vyacheslav Gladkov noted that the legendary pilot made his first combat flight in March 1943 from the Urazovsky airfield
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Miroslav Jenca recalled that under international law, «Gaza is and must remain an integral part of a future Palestinian State»
The agency noted that the Washington administration did not provide details of Witkoff’s schedule
US president made it clear that further steps will depend on the outcome of the talks of his special envoy Steven Witkoff in Moscow on August 6
«This is Biden’s war, this is not my war,» US president told reporters
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- Every four years, a new U.S. administration brings with it a reshuffling of global priorities. Africa is often included in that process but rarely centered. While high-level visits, peace deals, and trade agreements may signal renewed attention, sustained engagement is frequently undermined by shifts in leadership, budgets, and institutional agendas.
Il y a un an, jour pour jour, Kauli Vaast offrait à la Polynésie et à la France une médaille d'or historique en surf aux Jeux olympiques de Teahupoo. Le champion olympique célèbre aujourd'hui le premier anniversaire de son sacre. Une journée placée sous le signe de la fête, mais aussi du travail : Kauli était déjà à l'entraînement dès son retour, hier.
Mayumba, province de la Nyanga – Ancienne candidate à l'élection présidentielle, la Ministre de l'Entrepreneuriat, du Commerce, des PME/PMI et Responsable politique de la province de la Nyanga, Nginga Chaning Zénaba, a été désignée candidate de l'Union pour la Démocratie et le Bien-être (UDB) pour l'élection législative dans la commune de Mayumba. À cette occasion, elle a exprimé sa profonde gratitude à Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République, Chef de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Mayumba, province de la Nyanga –Dans le cadre du suivi des chantiers engagés par le Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, une délégation officielle conduite par le Vice-Président de la République, M. Séraphin Moundounga, s'est rendue à Mayumba pour constater l'état d'avancement des travaux d'un projet majeur : la construction d'un lodge touristique. Accompagné du Ministre du Tourisme, M. Siffon Ogowe, et de Mme Gninga Chaning Zenaba, Ministre (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Top US officials have been ordered to testify in an oversight probe involving late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein Read Full Article at RT.com
Karim Khan has faced obstacles virtually every time he’s tried to move forward with the Israeli war crimes case, Rachel Marsden has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
Bossaso (HOL) — A senior commander in Puntland’s elite security force was killed Tuesday when an improvised explosive device struck his convoy in the Al Miskaad mountains, a known hotspot for ISIS activity in northeastern Somalia.
Mogadishu (HOL) —Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received letters of credence on Tuesday from eight newly appointed ambassadors.
Mogadishu (HOL) — A deadly fire that swept through Suuq Ba'aad, Mogadishu’s second-largest open-air market, has prompted city officials to fast-track infrastructure upgrades, while a federal lawmaker has raised suspicions of arson.
MOGADISHU (HOL) — Somalia has officially joined the growing list of African countries with access to Starlink’s high-speed, satellite-based internet, following the company’s announcement on Monday that the service is now live nationwide.
MOGADISHU (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government is preparing to reintroduce newly printed Somali shilling banknotes for the first time since the country descended into civil war in 1991, reviving a long-delayed initiative aimed at restoring monetary sovereignty and curbing widespread counterfeiting.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Al-Shabab militants claimed to have taken control of the village of Goobo in central Somalia’s Hiiraan region after Somali government forces and local militia reportedly withdrew from the area without a fight, local sources confirmed Tuesday.
The much-publicized electoral alliance between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) is being put to the test, as candidates from the two parties are set to face off in several constituencies—raising questions about the strength and unity of the coalition. A prime example is in Mzuzu City North Constituency, where […] The post DPP-AFORD Alliance Put to Test as Candidates Clash in Mzuzu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
