In 2024, the Border Security Force (BSF) seized 294 drones in Punjab, as stated by junior home minister Nityanand Rai. In efforts to curb narco-smuggling via drones along the Indo-Pakistan border, anti-drone systems have been deployed. Information sharing and close coordination with various security agencies have been reinforced to track and intercept these devices.

India is experiencing a significant disparity in tariffs on its top five import and export items with the US. Data from the commerce ministry shows India pays higher duties on imports from the US compared to the duty it earns on exports.

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard emphasized the importance of democracies upholding a rules-based order, particularly in the Indo-Pacific where China poses challenges. Sweden supports India's Make in India initiative, contributing through defence cooperation. She backed Nato and discussed potential India-EU FTA benefits, highlighting India's vital role in maintaining global peace and security.

PM Narendra Modi has written a letter to Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams, praising her efforts and inviting her to visit India. Williams, who was stranded on the ISS for over 9 months, is now returning to Earth. Modi expressed his concern and conveyed India's pride in her achievements, stressing the deep bond with its illustrious daughter.

West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari criticizes the Trinamool government, claiming that Hindus will resist any attempt to stop Ram Navami celebrations and accusing Mamata Banerjee of appeasing a particular community. This comes amid heightened tensions and allegations of violence during Holi in the state.

The home ministry did not share information on fatalities and injuries from the Maha Kumbh mela stampede in Prayagraj. They stated that it is a state subject. Management of such events is the responsibility of state governments. A January 29 stampede left 30 dead and 60 injured. Guidelines for crowd management exist.

In yet another shocking display of disregard for public health, Chipiku Plus at City Center in Lilongwe has been exposed after the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) swooped in and seized rotten fruits, decaying tomatoes, and foul-smelling chicken portions from its shelves. The spoiled goods, found in broken and compromised packaging, were deemed a clear […] The post Chipiku Plus Caught Red-Handed: Rotten Food Seized by Malawi Bureau of Standards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc, widely known as the “Bank of the Nation,” has boosted the Sports Writers Association of Malawi (SWAM) with a K3 million donation to support its Elective General Meeting (EGM), set to take place this Saturday at Safari Beach in Salima. Speaking during the symbolic cheque handover ceremony in […] The post National Bank of Malawi Donates K3 Million to Support SWAM Elective General Meeting appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Faizal Latif, the embattled owner of Mapeto David Whitehead & Sons, is once again entangled in scandal, as questions mount over substandard police uniforms supplied under questionable multi-billion Kwacha government contracts. Latif, a businessman with a growing rap sheet, has become a symbol of impunity in Malawi’s business corridors, moving from one controversy to the […] The post Faizal Latif’s Web of Corruption: How Mapeto Supplied Malawi Police with Inferior Uniforms and Still Cashed Billions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a landmark ruling, the High Court has delivered a decisive blow to regulatory overreach, declaring that the Competition and Fair-Trading Commission (CFTC) acted outside its legal mandate when it attempted to freeze fertilizer prices by targeting ETG Inputs Limited. The ruling, which has sent shockwaves through Malawi’s business community, reinforces the supremacy of market […] The post High Court Says ‘No’ to Price Control, ‘Yes’ to Market Freedom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

UTM President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has vowed to breathe new life into Chitipa’s infrastructure if elected in the upcoming September polls, promising to rehabilitate the long-neglected Chitipa Aerodrome and upgrade the Chitipa-Ilomba road to bitumen standard. Addressing a vibrant crowd at a political rally held at Lufita Trading Centre in Chitipa, Dr. Kabambe said revamping […] The post Kabambe Storms Chitipa, Pledges Aerodrome Revival and Major Road Upgrade appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Scientists at the Icelandic Meteorological Office are closely monitoring for any warning signs of an impending eruption. While their instruments have yet to detect definitive signals, recent increases in seismic activity suggest growing pressure beneath the eruption sites.

[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- Belgium says it regrets Rwanda's decision to sever diplomatic ties, criticizing Kigali's unwillingness to engage in dialogue to resolve their differences.

The RTS Index moved up by 4.5% to 1,267.16 points

Scott Bessent said that the previous US administration's restrictions on Russia were extremely ineffective, as ex-President Joe Biden feared rising energy prices in the United States

Vyacheslav Nikonov noted that the international landscape has gotten a facelift recently

The deputy minister noted that 35% of crimes committed in Russia today are related to the information and communications technology sector, with their number increasing by 30% annually since 2022

According to Islamic Jihad, Abu Hamza’s family and the family of his brother were in the house at the moment of the attack

Flights of major Indian carriers, including Air India Group and IndiGo, will shift from Mumbai’s Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Navi Mumbai International Airport by this summer. The switch depends on CSMIA’s T2 capacity expansion and T1 demolition plans. Clarity on these details is anticipated soon, as airlines need to inform passengers promptly.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Al-Shabaab militants targeted Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's convoy at El-Gab junction in Mogadishu on Tuesday as he was en route to the airport for a visit to the frontlines in Middle Shabelle.

Martina Big, the German-born white glamour model who has had tanning injections to darken her skin because she 'identifies as a black woman', has shared her plans to 'move to Africa'.

Manchester University Foundation NHS Trust paid compensation to more new mothers than any other medical institution in England over the past two years.

[DW] M23 rebels said they were pulling out of talks with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo because EU sanctions against Rwandan officials earlier in the day «undermined» negotiations.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has cautioned Kenyans to remain alert for potentially heavy downpours and take necessary precautions as the March-April-May (MAM) Long Rains season sets in.

[allAfrica] The U.S. expects a certain level of respect from other nations, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a press briefing. Bruce said that America «deserves better» regarding the standard of diplomatic relations, calling for a representative who can facilitate constructive dialogue between the two nations.

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Ukrainian officials previously slammed the US president for temporarily halting military aid after his falling-out with Zelensky Read Full Article at RT.com

A shift in Russia-US relations and their potential polar cooperation could affect Beijing’s interest in the region, the outlet has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Kazakh authorities will examine the programs’ “alignment with stated goals and actual results,” the economy minister reportedly said Read Full Article at RT.com

Bosaso (HOL) — A former senior leader of ISIS, Abdirahman Shirwac Lahore, has died in a prison in the coastal town of Bosaso, Puntland, security sources confirmed on Tuesday.