Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London for a two-day visit, commencing the first leg of his two-nation tour. He was warmly greeted by the Indian community and expressed gratitude for their support. Discussions with UK leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will focus on the Free Trade Agreement, extradition of fugitives like Vijay Mallya, and concerns regarding Khalistani groups.
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SINGAPORE – In the first prosecution involving etomidate-laced vapes, known as Kpods, the court has directed the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) to provide more information for sentencing, including a profile of end users.Mohammed Akil Abdul Rahim, 41, who is alleged to have made the Kpods at home with the intent to sell them, had been expected to plead guilty on July 23.The Singaporean, who is facing a total of eight charges, including two for selling and possession to sell etomidate under the Poisons Act in Yishun, is now scheduled to do so on Aug 11 after the case was adjourned for the prosecution to flesh out its sentencing submissions.In court on July 23, Deputy Principal District Judge Ong Chin Rhu noted that the prosecution had furnished a skeletal sentencing submission. She added that, given the novelty of the case and the fact that there are no precedents for the possession for sale of etomidate under the Poisons Act, time should be given for the prosecution to furnish a full version.This would include case law for a case of this nature, Judge Ong said.
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The Election Commission of India has initiated the process for electing the new Vice President, with the poll schedule announcement expected soon. Pre-announcement activities, including preparing the electoral college and finalizing election officers, are underway.
Republicans struggled to contain the fallout over the Epstein files, as House Democrats sought to take advantage of the issue while they head home on recess.
Odisha police are investigating a case where a 15-year-old girl claimed she was set on fire by three men in Puri. However, initial investigations, including CCTV footage analysis and witness statements, have not corroborated her account of the incident.
With the deadline looming for enumeration form submissions in Bihar, the Election Commission has identified a significant number of discrepancies. Approximately one lakh electors are untraceable, and an additional 55 lakh are reported as deceased, permanently migrated, or enrolled in multiple locations.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has achieved a milestone in India's Deep Ocean Mission by successfully developing the personnel sphere for the MATSYA-6000 submersible. This vessel is designed to carry humans to depths of 6,000 meters. The accomplishment involved overcoming challenges in welding thick titanium plates, marking a significant advancement for underwater exploration and resource assessment.
The police force had initially denied it had brought Stand Up to Racism activists to the Bell Hotel before ugly clashes broke out with anti-migrant protesters on Thursday.
Hyderabad's drug treatment clinic witnessed a staggering 1300% surge in patient footfall over five years, reaching 9,832 cases by January 2025, the highest spike in India. Primarily treating alcohol, adulterated toddy, and cannabis addictions, the Institute of Mental Health clinic now sees about 30 patients daily.
Concerns are rising over a potential mine collapse in Jamunia, Dhanbad, where approximately 12 miners are feared trapped in an illegal coal mine. While officials claim no evidence of a collapse has been found, political parties are trading accusations regarding the prevalence of illegal mining in the region. The governing and opposition parties attacked each other over the illegal mining menace in the coal belt.
Les riches profondeurs du Pacifique aiguisent les appétits. Elles recèlent des minerais très importants notamment pour la fabrication de batteries pour véhicules électriques. Aucune entreprise n'a encore commencé à exploiter ces ressources. En revanche, l'exploration des mers a bien débuté.
A violent incident at a Kalyan paediatric clinic took a new turn after CCTV footage revealed that the receptionist had slapped a woman before being assaulted by her relative, Gokul Jha. Earlier, a viral video showed Jha kicking and dragging the receptionist. He was later arrested, and the case sparked political protests and public outrage.
Jammu and Kashmir Police convened a high-level meeting to fortify security measures for the University of Kashmir's upcoming alumni meet. Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Supreme Court judges Surya Kant and Vikram Nath, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, and J&K LG Manoj Sinha are expected to attend the event on July 27.
PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to speak at the upcoming UNGA session in September, indicating a potential visit to the US. He is listed to address the assembly on Sept 26, although leaders can later nominate someone else. Modi's schedule includes visits to China and Japan, hosting Vladimir Putin, and the Quad leaders summit.
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