The Ministry of Commerce draws attention to the fact that the EU sanctions «contradict the spirit of mutual understanding» reached at the highest level
During the visit of the European delegation, Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with them
In Odisha's Puri district, a 15-year-old girl was set ablaze by unidentified men and heroically saved by Dukshishyam Senapati, who provided aid and contacted her family after she sought refuge at his home.
At least five Israeli soldiers have taken their own lives over the past two weeks, amid Israel’s war in Gaza and six other military fronts Read Full Article at RT.com
Police in New York state say they have found a nine-year-old Canadian girl who went missing in northeastern New York dead.
A pre-trial conference for billionaire and hotelier Ong Beng Seng set for July 23 has been rescheduled to next week.Ong, 79, was charged with two offences in October 2024. Both of his charges are in relation to former transport minister S Iswaran, who was sentenced to 12 months' jail last October. Ong, the chairman of Formula One promoter Singapore Grand Prix (GP), allegedly offered Iswaran an all-expenses paid trip to Doha in December 2022. He is also accused of obstructing the course of justice by alerting Iswaran that the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau had seized the flight manifest for the trip from Doha to Singapore. Ong had previously indicated he wished to plead guilty on April 2.
Russia is going up, while Germany is going down, the US journalist told Bild Read Full Article at RT.com
Poles in scores of cities across the country took to the streets to demand that the flow of illegal migrants be stemmed Read Full Article at RT.com
The US intel chief promises to hold those behind the “treasonous” Russiagate conspiracy accountable Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s air defenses destroyed dozens of incoming Ukrainian drones across multiple regions on Sunday night and early Monday morning Read Full Article at RT.com
Taxi operator ComfortDelGro said it will discipline one of its drivers, after an incident involving the driver appearing to forcefully dump a passenger’s wheelchair on a pavement on July 18.Responding to media queries, a spokesperson said on July 20 the taxi operator has launched an investigation into the matter, noting that the driver’s actions were “unacceptable and do not reflect the professional standards we uphold”.In an updated statement, ComfortDelGro said the incident arose from a personal dispute between the driver and two family members she was ferrying.The incident did not involve fare-paying passengers, said the spokesperson, adding that the matter will be addressed internally with disciplinary action to be taken in line with company policies.“We take a serious view of any misconduct by our cabbies,” said the spokesperson.In a video circulated online on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook group, a blue taxi can be seen stopping at a zebra crossing.As the car with the camera capturing the footage pulls up behind the taxi, the video shows a red bag being flung out of the vehicle before landing on the pavement.
«The tariffs imposed to date also have had some presumably unintended effects», it said
It was «a coordinated effort to mislead the public, influence elections and undermine elected president,» Special Presidential Representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign states said
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According to Alexey Chadayev, General Director of the Ushkuinik Scientific and Production Center in Veliky Novgorod, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed equipment worth $1.7 billion
The most impressive result was demonstrated by nationalist Party of Participation in Politics, which immediately won 14 new seats in parliament (previously it had only one)
Despite repeated threats in 2023 and 2024, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has again warned medical colleges about failing to pay stipends to interns and resident doctors. The NMC threatens penalties, including financial fines and suspension of admissions, for non-compliance. Previous surveys revealed widespread stipend non-payment, yet no action has been taken against defaulting colleges.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that over 100 MPs have signed a notice to initiate a removal motion against Justice Yashwant Varma in the Lok Sabha. The motion has crossed the required threshold to be introduced. The Business Advisory Committee will decide when the motion will be moved and discussed in the House.
Ahead of the monsoon session, the Centre expressed readiness to discuss key issues raised by the opposition, including Operation Sindoor and Trump's ceasefire claims. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju affirmed the government's openness to discussions within parliamentary rules. While the government is willing to respond to Trump's claims, it will tread carefully to maintain bilateral relations.
In Hafnarfjörður, the heart beats strong this summer. The town festival Hjarta Hafnarfjarðar (“The Heart of Hafnarfjörður”) has grown and flourished impressively — and it’s not just locals dancing to its rhythm.
Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby says work is to begin cleaning gullies and drains in the Corporate Area within a week. He gave the commitment after completing a two-day tour of 10 divisions in Kingston and St Andrew to assess the condition of...
The head of the Russian cabinet goes to the Far Eastern regions every summer to check how previous assignments are being fulfilled and set new tasks
Boris Titov will meet with UN Deputy Secretary General Li Junhua, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Chairman of the UN Group on Sustainable Development Amina Mohammed and others
The court will take unprecedented measures to ensure safety of the participants in the trial
In Aligarh, a woman, her mother, and three siblings received life sentences for the 2022 murder of her husband, Shafiq. The conviction followed testimony from the victim's 11-year-old daughter, who witnessed the crime. The court heard how the family attacked Shafiq after a domestic dispute, hid his body for two days, and then dumped it near a water tank.
India is nearing completion of a new 130-km road to Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) in eastern Ladakh, expected to be fully operational by Oct-Nov 2026. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed significant portions of the road, enhancing military mobility to the frontier. This alternative route aims to improve connectivity and reduce PLA's ability to track Indian military movements.
Fauja Singh, the 114-year-old marathon runner, passed away after being hit by a car. His funeral took place with state honors in his native village of Beas. Many people including Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann paid their respects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared a message.
The Union government is poised to introduce a sports governance bill in Parliament, aiming to bolster India's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. This bill proposes establishing a National Sports Board to oversee national sports governing bodies and ensure compliance. It mandates athlete representation within these bodies and introduces a National Sports Election Panel for fair elections.
A UGC fact-finding committee has implicated KIIT University in the suicides of two students, citing illegal activities and criminal liability. The report highlights failures in handling sexual harassment complaints, substandard hostel conditions, and excessive student intake. The UGC is considering freezing expansion and pursuing departmental action against responsible officials due to the university's negligence.
A political storm erupted in Maharashtra after videos surfaced allegedly showing Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate playing an online card game during an assembly session. The controversy escalated when members of Chhava Sanghatna protested at an NCP press conference, demanding Kokate's resignation, leading to violence between NCP workers and activists.
Trump faces political risk from the Epstein story. So far, however, his MAGA base has largely rallied around him.
Republicans sought to make states pay for some food-assistance benefits, but watchdogs say a last-minute exception could discourage states from addressing disbursement mistakes.
