V.S. Achuthanandan, the veteran Marxist leader, former Kerala CM, and CPM founding member, passed away at 101 after battling health issues. A key figure in Kerala's communist movement, Achuthanandan dedicated his life to fighting for the working class and challenging corruption.
Families of victims of the 11/7 Mumbai train blasts expressed shock and disbelief at the acquittal of all 12 accused. Many questioned who would be held accountable for the deaths and injuries, with some demanding reinvestigation. Several victims' families, still grappling with the tragedy's impact, highlighted the ongoing struggles and the void left by their loved ones.
In 2015, a special MCOCA court convicted twelve individuals for the 2006 Mumbai train bombings, rejecting claims of Indian Mujahideen's involvement. Five were sentenced to death for planting bombs, while seven received life sentences. The judge dismissed torture allegations and emphasized the convicts' active role, deeming them a SIMI-affiliated crime syndicate.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has declared the strict implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) with a cut-off date of December 31, 2014, for immigrants seeking Indian citizenship. This stance has widened the gap with coalition partner Tipra Motha, which advocates for recognizing migrants entering after the 1971 Bangladesh war as illegal.
Trinamool Congress plans its 2026 assembly election strategy. The party will focus on Bengal's sentiment. Mamata Banerjee called for a renewed language movement. She urged supporters to protest attacks on their language. Banerjee asked TMC MPs to protest against violence against Bengal in Parliament. She targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called for change at the Centre.
NCP's Sunil Tatkare hinted at potential action against agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate after a video surfaced showing him playing Junglee Rummy during an assembly session. Tatkare emphasized the need for responsible conduct, especially during the agrarian crisis. Speculation arises about Kokate's possible removal from the cabinet due to the incident and past improper remarks.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to grant land ownership to over 10,000 families displaced from East Pakistan between 1960 and 1975, now residing in areas around Pilibhit, Lakhimpur, Bijnor, and Rampur.
Two BITS Pilani students have developed high-speed, radar-proof kamikaze drones, assembling them in their hostel room. Their startup, Apollyon Dynamics, has already secured orders from Indian Army units across multiple states. These drones, capable of reaching 300kmph and delivering 1kg payloads, aim to reduce India's reliance on imported defense technology. The team of students also provides training to military personnel.
The Bombay High Court acquitted all accused in the train blasts case, deeming confessions extracted by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) as inadmissible due to «barbaric and inhuman» torture. Accusations included severe physical abuse and psychological coercion, leading the court to question the validity of the confessions. The court also highlighted procedural lapses in invoking MCOCA, further undermining the prosecution's case.
The Druze self-defense units suffered the heaviest losses, which amounted to 78 fighters, up from 427 to 505 people in one day
In a significant setback for Congress, Udit Narayan Pradhan, the Odisha NSUI president, was arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old student in Bhubaneswar. The survivor filed a police complaint alleging that Pradhan drugged and sexually assaulted her in a hotel in March, prompting his immediate suspension by NSUI. The arrest follows increased scrutiny of crimes against women in Odisha.
Meta and Google, under ED investigation for hosting ads of illegal betting sites, have been granted an extension until July 28 to appear before the agency. They requested more time to gather documents related to the probe into betting sites that allegedly defrauded Indian citizens of crores.
An ED special court convicted Abhay Srivastava, former Nalco CMD, his wife, and two associates for money laundering. They were found guilty of receiving bribes from contractors in exchange for a coal supply tender. The investigation revealed illicit funds were used to purchase and conceal gold bars, stored in a bank locker operated by Srivastava's wife.
An appellate tribunal has significantly reduced the penalty imposed on PwC by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema) violations. Originally penalized Rs 230 crore for allegedly receiving illegal foreign direct investment, the tribunal slashed the fine to Rs 81 crore.
Air India received nine show-cause notices for safety violations, with one enforcement action completed, according to Union minister Murlidhar Mohol. While a Dreamliner crash occurred, no adverse reliability trends were reported. The government acknowledged staff shortages in key aviation agencies like DGCA, BCAS, and AAI, but stated that operations haven't been impacted, and recruitment efforts are ongoing to address the shortfall.
Republican hawk Lindsey Graham has claimed Trump will punish buyers of Russian oil and put a “whooping” on the Russian president Read Full Article at RT.com
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s camp has lost control of both chambers of the country’s parliament Read Full Article at RT.com
C'est une scène remplie d'émotions et de fierté qui s'est déroulée à Mbigou ce 19 juillet : plusieurs bacheliers ayant obtenu une moyenne supérieure ou égale à 12/20 ont reçu des ordinateurs portables de dernière génération. Ils ont été offerts par l'association Kundu Mulebe. L'événement était présidé par Hilaire Leckat. Cette promesse, faite lors du dernier séminaire d'orientation et de renforcement de capacités organisé pour les classes d'examen, a été pleinement tenue. « Je ne (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Le Ministre de l'Économie numérique, de la Digitalisation et de l'Innovation, Mark Alexandre Doumba, a reçu en audience M. Jean-François Duboy, Directeur Général de GVA Afrique, M. Mamadou Mbengue Directeur général GVA Gabon et Mme Khadijatou VOLAIT, Présidente du Conseil de surveillance Gabon. Lors de cet échange, GVA a rappelé que le Gabon a été le tout premier pays où le modèle GVA a été lancé en 2013. Fort de son succès, ce modèle gabonais a ensuite été répliqué dans 9 autres pays (...) - ECONOMIE NUMERIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Mbigou, juillet 2025 – Depuis l'annonce informelle de la désignation de Cyriaque Moukoundji comme potentiel candidat à la députation sous la bannière de l'Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs (UDB), une vague de mécontentement monte au sein de la population locale. Ce choix, porté selon certaines sources par la coordination du parti dans la zone, suscite de vives critiques, tant sur la personne que sur la symbolique politique qu'il incarne. Ancien député du Parti Démocratique Gabonais (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
According to German Chancellor, the tariffs negotiations are proceeding intensively
The movement said it expected the signatories to exert «direct and tangible pressure» on the Israeli government with the goal of stopping military actions
New York State Police (NYSP) issued an 'amber alert' on Saturday for Melina Frattolin after her father told them he believed she had been kidnapped.
Pas de consensus trouvé quant à l'adoption d'un Code minier, pas de feu vert, donc, donné pour l'exploitation minière des fonds marins... C'est ce qui ressort du conseil de l'AIFM, l'Autorité internationale des Fonds marins, ce lundi 21 juillet.
The Office of Personnel Management will lose about one-third of its staff by the end of the year, with most of those volunteering to leave.
The latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term and the Republican-led Congress as the administration releases files on Martin Luther King Jr.
Vladimir Tarabrin added that during the 109th session of the organization’s Executive Council, OPCW Director-General Fernando Arias informed CWC signatories that the organization had received Russia’s request
According to Murat Zyazikov, Cyprus «has not been fighting against colonial dependence, for its sovereignty» only to see these achievements being eroded by the actions of EU bureaucrats
According to Vladimir Tarabrin, the North Atlantic alliance is poised to turn the Netherlands into a logistical hub to re-position troops and cargo via the Atlantic Ocean and into the heart of Europe
The free-style wrestling match between the Russian and US teams in Budapest t ended in Russia’s 6-4 win
According to German Chancellor, replacement is yet to be purchased
A former Ukrainian police official has reportedly “mysteriously” drowned in a pool in the Spanish coastal town of Villajoyosa Read Full Article at RT.com
Talks between the Russian and US leaders could be possible in China in September, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
