Billions of pounds in UK taxpayers’ money were wasted during the Covid pandemic due to inadequate planning, an inquiry has found Read Full Article at RT.com

UNESCO data suggest a new global reversal: as gadget-raised children come of age, school participation is no longer rising Read Full Article at RT.com

An expert panel recommended green clearance for the Naying hydro-electric project. This project will be built across the Siyom river in Arunachal Pradesh. It will boost renewable energy generation and cost an estimated Rs 11,835 crore. The project proponent will provide compensation and rehabilitation for displaced families. Further forest clearance is now required for this significant development.

The Supreme Court has set August 19 as a deadline for Odisha to decide on Dara Singh's remission plea. Dara Singh, jailed since 2000, is seeking release after serving over 26 years. The state sentence review board is favorably considering his plea due to good conduct. Updated information is required by the board before a final decision can be made.

The Supreme Court questioned English's indigenous status while refusing to halt the CBSE's three-language scheme. This policy aims to promote Hindi and regional languages, aligning with constitutional goals. Petitioners argued against the scheme due to teacher and infrastructure challenges. They also noted limited availability of books on the NCERT website. The Centre and CBSE will file their responses within ten days.

A survivor described the sudden Vietnam boat tragedy where the captain jumped overboard. He explained that only those who followed him into the water managed to escape. The closed boat prevented rear passengers from exiting, leading to their demise. He lost a childhood friend in the unfortunate incident. Improved island medical access could have saved additional lives.

BRADES, Montserrat, CMC – Caribbean governments are being urged to carefully balance short-term fuel subsidies with long-term investments as the conflict between the United States and Iran drives up global oil prices and strains already limited public finances.

Detectives in St Catherine are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man during a dispute in Gregory Park, Portmore, on Monday.

Nearly four years after he was accused of shooting a man along Old Harbour Road in St Catherine, a Kingston labourer was today acquitted of gun-related charges in the Gun Court.

An NIA court has issued a non-bailable warrant for Hafiz Saeed. This action stems from the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack. The attack tragically resulted in the deaths of twenty-six innocent people. Saeed, the Lashkar-e-Taiba founder, is considered the mastermind of this conspiracy. Further legal proceedings will now commence against the accused individual.

Security forces initiated extensive searches in Rajouri's Thanamandi region after CCTV footage showed two terror suspects. These operations are part of an ongoing combing effort in the forested areas for elusive militants. Meanwhile, a drone was discovered by a local resident in Samba district's agricultural fields. The recovered drone was promptly seized by security personnel for forensic examination. Investigations are underway to determine the drone's origin and potential cross-border connections.

Twelve bikers from Gurgaon faced fines totaling Rs 1.2 lakh for off-roading near Tso Moriri. An SUV driver from Uttar Pradesh was also fined Rs 50,000 for a similar violation. These actions follow recent penalties against tourists for illegal incursions into protected areas. Wildlife officials are continuing their crackdown on off-roading in sensitive ecological zones. The administration urges tourists to explore Ladakh responsibly and protect its fragile environment.

A Jammu court has ordered a crime branch officer to appear with case records. This follows objections raised over the agency's handling of a complaint. The case involves alleged fake silver offerings worth Rs 500 crore at Vaishno Devi shrine. Officials discovered the offerings contained minimal actual silver and toxic cadmium. An advocate filed a court complaint after his earlier submission received no action.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari denied personal gain from the ethanol blending program. He stated that allegations of conflict of interest are politically motivated and lack substance. Gadkari emphasized his long-standing support for alternative fuels to reduce pollution and import dependence. He clarified that his sons' business has a minimal share in the ethanol sector. The minister also highlighted the program's historical backing from previous governments.

The BBC's new director-general, Matt Brittin, pictured at Wimbledon, has described the broadcaster as facing a 'moment of real jeopardy'.

Government FURIOUS as it slams ‘malicious’ claims tycoon linked to First Lady’s charity scandal was handed secret diplomatic post and mining licences Malawi’s government has gone on the attack, blasting explosive reports that controversial South African businessman Zunaid Moti was secretly handed a diplomatic role and special treatment — branding the claims a pack of […] The post Malawi denies Moti diplomatic appointment as scrutiny of First Lady’s charity intensifies appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) director general Mayamiko Nkoloma has been awarded a PhD after successfully defending his doctoral thesis at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST). His research examined digital health systems in Malawi. Nkoloma is a well-known figure in the country’s technology sector — an entrepreneur and innovator who founded iMoSy, […] The post MACRA’s Nkoloma adds PhD to his ICT credentials appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Governance watchdog CDEDI has written to Parliament, calling for security chiefs to be summoned to explain how a Tanzanian ship was able to enter Malawi’s territorial waters without authorisation. In a letter signed by its executive director, Sylvester Namiwa, CDEDI said the incident has caused public alarm and raised a number of unanswered questions about […] The post CDEDI presses Parliament to summon security bosses over Tanzanian vessel appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

AA 55-year-old widow from Freshwota, Annie Louis, said backyard gardening has helped her sustain her family with fresh vegetables.

A new drone initiative aimed at improving healthcare delivery and strengthening disaster response in Vanuatu is set to begin following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the GX Foundation and the Ministry of Health (MOH).

The Vanuatu Correctional Services Department has officially launched its three-day 20th Anniversary celebrations, marking two decades of correctional excellence ahead of the official opening of the country’s new permanent Correctional Centre on Friday.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has begun consultations with some of Vanuatu's independence pioneers as the Government prepares the next steps in its efforts to reaffirm the country's sovereignty over the Matthew and Hunter Islands.

It is sad to see that the VT180 million Value Addition Investment Capital Fund (VAICF) may have been wasted, as a site visit to Santo found that most of the recipients had little to show or did not even exist.

According to the official daily bulletin, as many as 16,740 people were injured and 17,907 were left homeless

Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Bakanov says Russia's satellite constellation includes hundreds of spacecraft, while partner constellations include thousands

Spain has become the first team to reach the final

Nearly four years after he was accused of shooting a man along Old Harbour Road in St Catherine, a Kingston labourer was today acquitted of gun-related charges in the Gun Court.

Dmitry Bakanov says that this was agreed upon between Roscosmos and NASA

A US official told Axios that the US president warned the Israeli prime minister that the presence of Israeli forces on Syrian territory «creates tensions and could lead to an escalation»

Strait of Hormuz is at the center of renewed US-Iran conflict, with rising oil prices and competing claims over control of the route Read Full Article at RT.com

France will allow Ukraine to produce glide bombs, interceptors, and cruise missiles, President Emmanuel Macron has said Read Full Article at RT.com