A recent study advocates for the removal of prohibition in Bihar to foster state growth and enhance capital spending. It posits that banning alcohol hasn't curbed crime rates but instead has spurred illicit activities. By abolishing the prohibition, the state could potentially enjoy a tax revenue boost of 14 to 15 percent.

Air India has announced a significant pay rise for pilots, ranging from eight to fifteen percent, with commanders seeing the most substantial hikes. In a strategic move to resolve fleet shortages and improve career advancement opportunities, first officers will gain command upgrades at Air India Express first. Moreover, the airline plans to resume its international flight services next month, marking a return to normal operations.

Two Indian seafarers remain missing after a drone attack on a merchant ship. Intense search operations have yielded no sign of the missing sailors. The government informed the Supreme Court about the grim situation. The court directed facilitation of maritime insurance payments for the families. This ensures support for the affected families during this difficult time.

The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted an FSSAI directive that questioned Dabur India's product claims. Acknowledging Dabur's established market presence, the court provided initial relief. The order from FSSAI was deemed unjust, as it was issued without company representation. Dabur emphasized that the FSSAI's approach contravened principles of natural justice. The case is set for a further hearing on August 24.

India and China participated in candid discussions regarding border conditions, taking stock of the current landscape along the Line of Actual Control. New Delhi highlighted the necessity of maintaining peace for the advancement of their bilateral relationship. Furthermore, India sought an expedited meeting on the expert committee for trans-border rivers amidst China's unveiling of a significant dam project upstream.

The leadership of Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek, also known as Gull Bay First Nation, is “vehemently opposing” the Ontario government's withdrawal of wildfire implementation and evacuation orders around the community. The orders were updated at 12:02 a.m. ET.

While police have made arrests after gunshots were fired at the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto in two separate incidents in recent months, finding those responsible for these alleged gun-for-hire plots remains elusive. Investigators say they are hamstrung without provisions from the federal government's controversial Bill C-22.

Two children were among the injured

The government is set to expedite the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act, which focuses on managing foreign funding for organizations. In contrast to criticism from a US Congressman regarding proposed changes, the administration remains resolute. Home Minister Amit Shah has met with church leaders to resolve their issues. The Bill's discussion and possible approval in Parliament are imminent.

A WhatsApp conversation triggered the CBI's probe into the NEET-UG examination scam. Subject matter experts colluded by memorizing exam questions and distributing them to students for a fee. Tracking through Mygate app logs and WhatsApp groups led investigators to the involved students and question setters. Additionally, papers were smuggled to Rajasthan, where coaching centers disseminated the leaked materials. The CBI's chargesheet scrutinizes the organized gang's exploitation of NTA's weaknesses.

India has taken a decisive step by officially naming twenty-seven sites in Arunachal Pradesh on its maps, a move designed to clarify territorial boundaries and counter Chinese assertions. These sites represent key historical moments related to border conflicts, featuring important mountains and villages along the McMahon Line, helping to raise awareness of India's rightful claims on these significant lands.

A parliamentary committee proposed an integrated security framework for Jammu and Kashmir's tourist spots. This includes comprehensive CCTV coverage and centralized monitoring facilities for enhanced safety. Clear inter-agency standard operating procedures are also recommended before peak tourist seasons. These suggestions follow a terror attack and a committee visit to assess security arrangements. The committee noted sustained growth in tourist arrivals due to improved security and infrastructure.

Two children were among the wounded

Adalbi Shkhagoshev clarified that the Kiev regime’s 40-day plan aimed at obtaining additional support from Western allies, is «a modern analogue of the ultimatums issued by various terrorist organizations» back then

Aleksandar Durdev says the reason for this sentiment is that Vladimir Zelensky is «a person representing a state that supplied Croatia with weapons and ammunition in the 1990s»

The US military has signed the first contract with tech company AeroVironment

The Central Command reported that two ships had been disabled and two others boarded

Authorities are on the hunt for Lashkar commander Mohammad Lateef Bhat throughout Kashmir and Jammu, offering a significant cash reward for information that can lead to his capture. Bhat has been linked to the targeted murders of a police officer and two migrants. In a separate incident, an SUV attempted to run over officers at a Ramban checkpoint, resulting in one arrest after the vehicle was seized.

Omar Abdullah, J&K chief minister, labeled the Iltija Mufti incident a contrived event, alleging that agencies are working to bolster the PDP's tarnished political standing. Iltija Mufti faced interrogation regarding an alleged attack on a police officer, asserting that she experienced rough treatment by police during a protest. She emphasised that her struggles represent the desires of all Kashmiris, rather than being a personal crusade.

A Jamaican man recently pleaded guilty for his role as a high-ranking member of an international fraud ring that stole more than US$9 million from over 200 elderly Americans in a decade-long sweepstakes fraud scheme, United States federal prosecutors announced. Thirty-year-old Jordan Trought entered a guilty plea on June 1 for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud, and bank fraud. Trought was arrested in Jamaica in August 2025 and extradited to the United States to face charges.

AP – Airline passengers know to expect possible flight delays when weather forecasts call for thunderstorms, heavy snow or strong wind. The omens are less obvious on a hot summer day with clear skies. Yet extreme heat also disrupts flights and travel plans. On the hottest days, thinner air can make it harder for aircraft to get off the ground safely. Airlines may have to lighten the load by removing passengers or cargo, or carrying less fuel.

An appeals court ruled earlier Friday that construction must stop until Congress authorizes the project. The ballroom is among the president’s top priorities for this term.

The Defense Department stopped processing national security reviews of wind projects in May, despite a law demanding they be completed in 75 days.

The president moved this week to counter legal defeats on ending birthright citizenship and firing a Fed governor, while seeking the justices’ help with his ballroom.

Renowned prophet and entrepreneur Shepherd Bushiri has urged Malawians to tackle poverty head-on by fundamentally rewiring their mindset and embracing practical strategies for building wealth. Speaking at the Sycamore Consult Wealth Creation Conference in Blantyre, Bushiri told attendees that poverty is far more complex than simply a lack of money, describing it instead as something […] The post ‘Poverty is a spirit, a mindset, a lifestyle’: Controversial prophet Bushiri tells Malawians to change their thinking to escape hardship appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A man who made several trips across the Gordie Howe International Bridge during opening week says he was double charged for some of those trips and is urging other travelers to check their credit card bills.

Firefighters were called to five suspicious brush fires near B.C.'s Shuswap Lake on Wednesday evening, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District says.

Quebec's premier says U.S. products will remain off the shelves of its government-run liquor stores, regardless of reports that Canada is readying to meet some U.S. demands, including rolling back its ban on American alcohol.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says two of its officers and a person the agency says was an offender have died as a result of a “tragic accident during a transfer from Edmonton Institution for Women.”

Calgary couple's return journey from San Francisco was so chaotic due to the WestJet strike that they got home three days late — and missed their youngest's second birthday because of it.

A 91-year-old grandfather has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison after being convicted of two counts of indecency with a young person involving his grandchildren.