Mamata Banerjee urged the Election Commission to conclude its party dispute inquiry. Her faction submitted its response while the rival group sought extensions. The rival faction has failed to submit its response despite two granted extensions. Mamata Banerjee believes the rival group is creating false evidence to develop their case. She requested an early conclusion to the proceedings without further delays.

Farmers in Bhopal protested over summer moong procurement at minimum support price. They breached police barricades and marched towards the Chief Minister's residence. The state government formed a committee to discuss issues with farmer representatives. Talks between the agriculture minister and farmer leaders concluded without a breakthrough. The protest continued with various demonstrations and roadside activities.

The road transport ministry proposes changes to emission compliance testing for vehicle manufacturers. New passenger cars and two-wheelers will undergo annual testing for three years after approval. Larger vehicles will continue with annual emission compliance testing. Existing models will see testing frequency reduced to once every three years. This move aims to reduce compliance burdens and improve ease of doing business.

[New Times] Rwanda has signed the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, becoming the ninth African Union (AU) member state to join the landmark treaty.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has urged Rwandan youth to become problem solvers rather than complainers, encouraging them to take initiative, work together and pursue solutions instead of waiting for others to fix problems for them.

[New Times] The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has released the official academic calendar for the 2026/27 school year, with the first term set to begin on September 7.

EXCLUSIVE BY KEVIN DONALD: The amateur cricket team at the centre of the 'Clicky Ponting' cheating scandal have been dumped out of a cup competition on Wednesday.

Though they may be small, their hearts are big enough to care for an entire forest.Four young residents of East Coast GRC approached MP Edwin Tong to appeal for the preservation of Clementi Forest, the minister shared in a Facebook post on Tuesday (July 28).Tong said the issue was raised during a Meet-the-People Session on Monday night, when the children came to him with «something close to their hearts».«They came prepared to make their case: with a very well written script, conveyed articulately, along with drawings to depict the issue clearly to me,» Minister Tong said, adding that he found the materials «very persuasive».The children told him they regularly take part in activities with Forest School, where they learn about nature, biodiversity and the importance of protecting the environment.«It was heartening to see how passionately they spoke about the forest and respectfully put forward their views,» he said. «Every resident deserves to be heard, regardless of age.»Tong added that he promised to support their appeal and ensure their views are conveyed to the relevant agencies for proper consideration.

A commuter's power bank stored in a backpack reportedly emitted smoke on a MRT train, prompting the evacuation of passengers at Buangkok station on Wednesday (July 29).Pictures of the incident circulating on social media platforms Xiaohongshu and Reddit show a bag and personal items covered in white powder on the platform floor.Officers from the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) are also seen at the MRT station.A Xiaohongshu user said in a post at 5.20pm that they had noticed a burning smell onboard a train travelling from Hougang to Buangkok station.«At the next stop, Buangkok, everyone exited the train. A power bank inside someone's bag was releasing smoke,» the user claimed.One commuter, Chen Yongwen (transliteration), told Lianhe Zaobao that a TransCom officer had sprayed a dry powder fire extinguisher and smoke from the backpack stopped shortly after.Chen claimed that a man, who appeared to be in his 30s, said he owned the bag.«The officers asked if there was a power bank in the backpack, but I didn't hear his answer clearly,» he said.

A fire broke out at the basement carpark of a condominium in Yishun on Wednesday (July 29) night.The incident, involving a car, happened at about 8.20pm at Orchard Park Condominium. A resident, who declined to be named, told AsiaOne she heard what sounded like an explosion, adding that the smell of smoke was very strong.Pictures seen by AsiaOne show flames from a vehicle parked at the carpark, and thick black smoke could be seen coming out from an opening.  Flames and thick smoke could be seen from the first floor of Tower 7. PHOTO: AsiaOne reader AsiaOne understands that the vehicle involved is not an electric vehicle. 

All scammers are exempt from military mobilization, which allows them to operate openly on social media

The Nissan Leaf consistently leads the rankings for the used electric vehicle market, with 1,567 cars sold over a six-month period

Consumer prices in Russia have grown by 0.64% since the beginning of July

In the non-food sector, the rate of price growth slowed to 0.15%

According to available information, it includes members of the Tradition and Order group, the Stugna special unit and the Belarusian Volunteers group

India can provide logistics support, including supplying seafarers, as the NSR opens up, Anurag Bisen tells RT India  Read Full Article at RT.com

The 2026 World Cup exposed geopolitical divisions, FIFA’s double standards, and the limits of US influence Read Full Article at RT.com

Warsaw sees no signs Russia is preparing a military attack, Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Senior Advisor/Elder of the Repair Campaign Dr Ralph Gonsalves, Jamaica's Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley have been invited by the Government of Ghana to serve on the newly established Global Advisory Council on Reparatory Justice. The council is expected to provide high-level political guidance and strategic leadership on reparatory justice while strengthening cooperation between Africa, the African diaspora – including the Caribbean – and partner institutions.

Local outlets released a photo of the 38-year-old, as investigations are ongoing to determine her cause of death.

A jury found Deborah Franklin, 65, a former teacher at a Hertfordshire preparatory school, guilty of eight counts of gross indecency with a boy under 14 between 1991 and 1995.

The Daily Mail has crunched the latest population data to create an interactive tool showing how births, deaths and migration have changed in your area.

Danny Karne, who goes by the moniker 'Danny Lambo', and his friends were described as 'sick' by Nigel Farage over the stunt in which he mocked Widdecombe's killing.

'What, a new one? They keep changing every 5 minutes,' he responded to Mr Burnham, after initially mistaking the Labour leader for a local candidate.

A new documentary features four women recounting their alleged underage experiences with the movie star and musician Jared Leto Read Full Article at RT.com

Some 49% of Americans want their government to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu for “war crimes in Gaza,” according to a new poll Read Full Article at RT.com

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is suspending its operations at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, leading to multiple flight cancellations Wednesday.

Près de quatre ans après la création du Bureau des Nations Unies pour la Jeunesse, le débat sur son évolution institutionnelle prend une nouvelle dimension. Portée par l'acteur gabonais de la jeunesse Emmanuel Obakamba Ombana, une série de propositions stratégiques en faveur d'une réforme du Bureau vient de recevoir un accueil favorable de Son Excellence, Monsieur Felipe Paullier, Secrétaire Général adjoint des Nations Unies chargé de la Jeunesse et Chef du Bureau des Nations Unies pour la (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The head of a prominent governance watchdog has admitted he has no evidence whatsoever to support explosive allegations he made against Malawi’s Minister of Lands — yet he is still daring the minister to sue him for criminal libel. Sylvester Namiwa, executive director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI), was given […] The post Namiwa: ‘No evidence’ against Chipungu, court fight looms appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A mid‑year assessment by the African Presidency Accountability Council (APAC) has ranked Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika as the continent’s best‑performing leader on governance, human rights and political stability — a claim likely to prompt debate among analysts and civil society groups. Released in Addis Ababa, the report’s authors describe Mutharika as “an African star shining […] The post Mutharika rated highest‑performing African leader in APAC review appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.