Sunetra Pawar has been sworn in as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, succeeding her late husband Ajit Pawar. Elected NCP legislature party leader, she will assume his portfolios, excluding finance. This move echoes historical instances of women stepping into politics to uphold family legacies after their husbands' passing.

Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Maharashtra's deputy CM, days after her husband's death. Meanwhile, Epstein files revealed photos of Prince Andrew. Baloch separatists attacked Pakistan's Balochistan, killing officials. India faces a policy contradiction on air pollution deaths, and Amit Shah criticized Mamata Banerjee's governance.

Jhumpa Lahiri, the acclaimed author, revealed she has no mother tongue, feeling perpetually outside of language. Born to Bengali parents and raised in the US, she embraces linguistic fluidity and creative trespass, finding freedom in writing in Italian. Lahiri advocates for learning other languages, warning against linguistic domination and nationalism, and finds home in experiences, not places.

Union minister Piyush Goyal dismissed actor Vijay's potential impact on Tamil Nadu elections, stating «many film stars come and go» and fan following doesn't guarantee votes. He expressed confidence in the AIADMK-led NDA alliance, citing strong anti-incumbency against the DMK government and visible rifts within their alliance.

Sunetra Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, vowing to carry forward her late husband Ajit Pawar's legacy. She expressed being «overwhelmed with emotions» while accepting the responsibility, emphasizing her commitment to working tirelessly for the state's development and its people.

Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri has ignited a national backlash after floating a controversial proposal that would compel council civil servants to be posted only to their districts of origin — a move critics say reeks of discrimination, laziness in policy thinking, and dangerous regionalism. Phiri claims the current deployment system is “killing service […] The post Minister Sparks Firestorm with Tribalistic Proposal to Force Civil Servants Back to ‘Home Districts’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mighty Wanderers president and main sponsor Thomson Mpinganjira says although the team is moving in the right direction, they are still nowhere near the level he dreams of. The business mogul and philanthropist was reflecting on the Nomads’ progress since taking over as president and board chairperson in 2021. “Team performance is heading in the […] The post Mpinganjira: Wanderers improving, but still far from the big league appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has moved to contain the growing controversy surrounding remarks made by Minister Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri, insisting that he was grossly misquoted and that claims circulating on social media are misleading and irresponsible. In a strongly worded statement signed by Secretary for Local Government Rev. Moses Owen […] The post Government Moves to Contain Fallout, Defends Phiri on Civil Servants’ Duty Stations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prime Minister will visit Adampur airport, where he will unveil the new name of the Airport as 'Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport, Adampur. He will also inaugurate the Terminal Building at Halwara Airport in Ludhiana, Punjab.

Jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk underwent a medical examination at AIIMS Jodhpur following a Supreme Court directive. The court is reviewing his detention under the NSA, with his wife challenging the grounds. Wangchuk, reportedly suffering from stomach ailments, has raised concerns about his health, prompting the specialist examination.

Sunetra Pawar has been sworn in as Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, stepping into the role previously held by her husband, Ajit Pawar, following his tragic passing. She will assume his responsibilities, excluding the finance portfolio. This significant political transition occurred after her unanimous election as the NCP legislative party leader.

The Chisinau mayor instructed the relevant agencies to provide explanations for the situation that had emerged and urged citizens «to stay calm»

Standard Bank Chief Executive Officer, Phillip Madinga, has emphasized the need to strengthen partnerships and collaborations among business players, stressing that this is key in navigating the country’s economic challenges. Madinga was speaking in Lilongwe on Thursday night during a cocktail the bank hosted to appreciate and reconnect with customers and explore possibilities for growth. […] The post Standard Bank Malawi Determined to Turn Economic Shocks Into Opportunities to Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated sanitation and maintenance equipment valued at K15 million to Blantyre City Council, as part of its K200 million Corporate Social Responsibility programme targeting district and city councils across the country. Speaking during the official handover of the equipment on Friday, NBM plc Head of Corporate Banking, William […] The post NBM plc donates K15 million sanitation equipment to Blantyre City Council  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NATO also advised the Nordic and Baltic states to assign responsibilities in this area and regularly conduct joint exercises

During the experiment, an operator wearing virtual reality glasses tracks the movement of a small mark on the screen with his eyes

This is yet another and quite radical recurrence, the strategy of maximum pressure on the Island of Freedom repeatedly used by Washington

Kiev loses 1,205 troops along engagement line in past day

The president is eying a plot of land near Memorial Bridge. The art critic who proposed the idea called for a smaller arch or for Trump to pick a new site.

Democrats, quiet on immigration for most of the last year, are suddenly campaigning on it. But there is worry about overreach.

Two of the loudest and most important defence policy issues facing Canada have a common — often unrealized — thread, say experts. Both the F-35 and the U.S. threats to annex Greenland are connected over the Trump administration's plan to build its Golden Dome missile defence system.

Gold and silver prices have cratered after US President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve Read Full Article at RT.com

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of failing women, people, and land while fostering corruption and infiltration for votes. Shah highlighted concerns over border security, the Anandpur fire incident, and alleged intimidation of communities, urging voters to elect a BJP government for national security and development.

More than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images were made available by the Department of Justice today in the latest release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

A car was sent spinning across four lanes of the Seletar Expressway (SLE) towards Central Expressway (CTE) on Friday (Jan 30) after it was allegedly sideswiped by a tipper truck.The accident, which involved four cars and a tipper truck, happened at about 5.10pm, near the Lentor Avenue exit.In a video posted on its Facebook page by SG Road Vigilante, a Malaysia-registered tipper truck was seen driving on lane four of the expressway, while a black Honda hatchback was seen overtaking it from the leftmost lane.Moments later, the car came into contact with the tipper truck and started to careen across five lanes of the expressway. It first crashed into a white Honda before crashing into the central divider where it was hit by an oncoming silver Mercedes car. The Mercedes' abrupt stop then caused another black multi-purpose vehicle to rear-end it.

Lech Walesa, the living legend who freed Poland (and, he would claim, the entire world) from communism, was raised in a poor farming family, received only a basic education.

President Vladimir Putin welcomed Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, to the Kremlin on Friday Read Full Article at RT.com

A coordinated nationwide ‘National Shutdown’ protest against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement erupted on Friday Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU transport commissioner has said Greenland faces no immediate security threat Read Full Article at RT.com

New rules are proposed by FSSAI to boost food safety and traceability. Food manufacturers will now record daily production and ingredients. This aims to track contamination and substandard items. Stricter storage rules like FIFO and FEFO will also be enforced. These changes will improve consumer confidence in the food market.

Sharad Pawar revealed merger talks between NCP factions were advanced before Ajit Pawar's death, aiming to fulfill his nephew's wish. He denied prior knowledge of Sunetra Pawar's potential deputy CM role, stating decisions are made in Mumbai without his consultation. Pawar also dismissed speculation about joining the NDA.