The Punjab and Haryana High Court has summoned the IPS officer leading the Chandigarh Police SIT investigation into the alleged assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath by Punjab Police personnel in Patiala. Justice Rajesh Bhardwaj's directive follows Colonel Bath's plea accusing the SIT of shielding the accused cops.

The Supreme Court is set to examine the extent of parliamentary and legislative committees' authority to intervene in the quasi-judicial functions of the revenue department. This examination stems from a land dispute case in Uttar Pradesh, where a legislative committee's directions to revenue officers are alleged to have impinged on independent adjudication.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to China marked a significant step in improving relations after years of border tensions. He met with President Xi Jinping and Wang Yi, discussing bilateral ties, border issues, and trade concerns. Both sides emphasized mutual respect and the importance of stable relations, with discussions also covering terrorism, trans-border rivers, and people-to-people exchanges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the death of 114-year-old Fauja Singh, a veteran marathon runner who died in Punjab after being hit by a vehicle. Modi praised Singh's unique persona and his inspiration to Indian youth regarding fitness.

Un nouvel accord sur la Nouvelle-Calédonie a été signé il y a quelques jours. Il prévoit l’inscription de ce nouvel Etat dans la Constitution française. C’est inédit, mais qu’est-ce que cela veut dire ? Nos politiciens sont-ils envieux d'un tel accord ?

Punters can now put their luck to the test as the Toto jackpot has snowballed to an eye-watering $10 million for the upcoming draw on Thursday (July 17). The top prize went unclaimed with no winners for the past three draws. The Singapore Pools' website shows that the unclaimed prize money for Group 1 was about $1.2 million on July 7, around $2.9 million on July 10 to almost $5.8 million on Monday (July 14). Prior to this, the last Group 1 prize to be won was on July 3, where a single ticket managed to win nearly $2.9 million. This win was a System 7 ticket purchased online.The upcoming $10 million draw marks the seventh time the jackpot has hit the $10 million mark in 2025.In the last draw where the jackpot surpassed $10 million, a sole winner of Group 1 managed to take home about $12.3 million on June 19.The winning ticket, a QuickPick System 7 entry, was sold at the NTUC FairPrice outlet in Yew Tee Point.The next draw with $10 million on the line will take place on Thursday at 9.30pm.[[nid:719144]]khooyihang@asiaone.com 

One person was taken to the hospital and 60 residents evacuated after a fire broke out at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in Toa Payoh on Monday morning (July 14).A picture of the aftermath of the incident was posted to Facebook by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on Monday (July 14).According to its post, SCDF responded to the fire in Block 194 Kim Keat Avenue at about 11.50am that day.Upon arrival, it was discovered that the fire was in a bedroom in a unit on the 12th floor. Firefighters entered the smoke-filled flat and put the flames out using a water jet.The unit and the corridor area outside the unit sustained heat and smoke damage as a result of the fire, said SCDF. 

Tensions between the long-time allies are not solely over tariffs and could have security implications, according to the outlet Read Full Article at RT.com

Remarks by German defense minister indicate the country is becoming “dangerous again,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has named the country’s longest-serving prime minister, Denis Shmigal, as the next minister of defense Read Full Article at RT.com

The decision to transfer at least two Patriot batteries to Ukraine could be finalized “within days or weeks,” according to Boris Pistorius Read Full Article at RT.com

Two Jamaicans are believed to have drowned after a boat on which they were travelling was intercepted by Haitian authorities. The counternarcotics unit of the Haitian National Police (HNP) has reportedly confirmed that “under the leadership of...

A 26-year-old man will be charged with the attempted murder of a 29-year-old woman in court on Tuesday (July 15), said the police.In a media release, the police said they had received a call for assistance at Kallang Wave Mall at about 1.25am on Monday (July 14).Preliminary investigations found that the man had allegedly attacked the woman with a knife.Members of the public had disarmed and detained the man, before he was arrested by officers.The woman was taken to hospital and received treatment for her injuries. She is in a stable condition.According to a Lianhe Zaobao report, the attacker and victim do not know each other, and the man had allegedly used a small fruit knife in the attack.The police stated that a court order will be sought for the man to be remanded for psychiatric assessment.If convicted of attempted murder, he may face life imprisonment and caning, or a jail term of up to 20 years with fine or caning, or both.[[nid:718665]]lim.kewei@asiaone.com

Residents of Calgary and surrounding area shared their photos of a thunderstorm that hit Alberta Sunday evening, pelting parts of the province with hail.

A Quebec RCMP officer is under criminal investigation for allegedly making threatening remarks online during their deployment at the G7 summit last month.

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A lower-court ruling had prevented Trump officials from slashing more than a third of the Education Department’s more than 4,100 workers.

As the case against nurse Lucy Letby dwindles from slam-dunk certainty to shifting doubt, it is surely time to look again at her supposed 'confession'.

The police's Firearm and Narcotics Investigation Division on Saturday seized over 1,000 pounds of compressed ganja during an operation in Rio Nuevo, St Mary. The police report that about 10:00 p.m., lawmen on an intelligence-led operation in the...

The Hanover police are probing the theft of a shotgun from a safe at a home in a housing development in Hopewell in the parish. Information reaching The Gleaner is that a black Benelli M2 shotgun, with serial number affixed, was stolen from its...

Nickeisha Burchell, the People's National Party standard bearer for South St James, has declared that land reform and justice will be central to the party’s development agenda when it forms the next government. Burchell, one of 22 women that the...

The National Water Commission (NWC) says no sewage-related issue currently exists on Port Royal Street between West Street and Matthews Lane in downtown Kingston, but rather a storm water drainage problem. The commission says its technical teams...

The Supreme Court has ruled that a secretly recorded private conversation between spouses is admissible as evidence in matrimonial disputes, clarifying it doesn't breach privacy rights. The court emphasized Section 122 of the Evidence Act protects marital communications but allows exceptions for fair trials. Modern technological advancements in recording also support the admissibility of such evidence.

A preliminary investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash on June 12th has ruled out mechanical failures, maintenance issues, fuel quality problems, and pilot medical conditions. CEO Campbell Wilson urged caution against premature conclusions, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing.

To ease the financial burden on commuters during highway expansions, the road transport ministry has proposed halving the toll for two-lane highways being upgraded to four lanes. This reduction, from the current 60% to 30% of the normal toll, aims to compensate for the inconvenience caused by ongoing construction.

A Delhi court has reserved its order until July 29 on whether to acknowledge the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet in the National Herald money laundering case. The ED alleges Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others conspired to fraudulently take over properties worth over Rs 2,000 crore belonging to Associated Journals Ltd.

A recent RTI query reveals a concerning trend of engine malfunctions plaguing Indian airlines. Sixty-five in-flight engine shutdowns occurred between 2020 and 2025, accompanied by eleven 'Mayday' calls in just seventeen months. Experts attribute these incidents to technical issues like fuel contamination and turbine malfunction.

Boris Titov has called for urgent easing in monetary policy as investment climate worsens Read Full Article at RT.com

Du 29 juin au 9 juillet, nos athlètes se sont illustrés à Palau en Micronésie. Au total 142 médailles ont été gagnées dont 72 en or, 41 en argent et 29 en bronze. Tous les regards se tournent désormais vers 2027 car Tahiti compte bien occuper la tête du tableau des médailles à domicile. Hier soir dans notre JT, le président du COPF a livré sa vision des choses.

Actuellement en France, le politologue Semir Al Wardi analyse le nouvel accord politique signé sur la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Ce compromis inédit engage indépendantistes et loyalistes vers un État souverain intégré à la France. L’universitaire met en lumière l’audace et la nouveauté du texte. Il éclaire aussi les implications pour la Polynésie française.