On National Girl Child Day, Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with PM Narendra Modi, emphasized the importance of empowering girls and ensuring equality. Priyanka highlighted women as symbols of strength and progress, quoting Dr Ambedkar. PM Modi reaffirmed the government's efforts in education, technology, and healthcare to empower girls. Rahul stressed the responsibility to secure a bright future for daughters. The day, initiated in 2008, underscores the significance of eradicating gender discrimination and supporting girls' rights and welfare.

The Delhi High Court refuses to direct the Delhi legislative assembly to hold a special session for tabling CAG reports. Despite recognizing delays by the government, the court refrains from judicial intervention, emphasizing assembly's internal functions. The decision impacts proceedings before upcoming Assembly elections.

The authorities recently uncovered an e-vaporiser distribution network in a joint operation, seizing over 8,700 e-vaporisers and related components. Kpods — vape juice mixed with the anaesthetic agent etomidate — were among the illegal substances discovered during the raid. The operation involving the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), police and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) was carried out over two days, the authorities said in a press release on Friday (Jan 24).  On Jan 6, ICA officers arrested a 28-year-old Singaporean man at Woodlands Checkpoint after finding over 5,500 e-vaporiser components concealed in his car.  The case was subsequently handed over to the HSA, whose investigations revealed that the man was delivering the e-vaporiser components to an industrial unit at Kaki Bukit Road. HSA raided the industrial unit on Jan 7 and seized an additional 3,200 e-vaporisers and components, including Kpods. The illicit substances were reportedly meant for sale via Telegram, a messaging platform.

The corruption and bribery cases involving Saulosi Klaus Chilima (SKC) were dismissed under circumstances that raise questions about the legal basis for such a decision. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Masauko Chamkakala, provided reasons to Parliament, but upon closer scrutiny, doubts linger regarding the validity of these justifications. Chilima was accused of receiving significant […] The post Alex Kamangila: “Late Chilima’s corruption case was politically, not legally, dismissed.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at how much money food waste apps can save you, and how much they cut emissions; check out some automatic window shades inspired by pinecones; and see how an on-campus pay-what-you-can thrift store benefits students and the environment.

The Hungarian prime minister reminded that the EU has to decide by January 31 whether to prolong the sanctions against Russia imposed over the conflict in Ukraine for another six months

An international team of experts from Russia, Azerbaijan, ICAO officials, and Brazil continues looking into the accident, Qanat Bozumbayev said

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry said that air defenses had shot down 121 Ukrainian UAVs overnight over 13 Russian regions

By 11:40 Moscow time, the yuan slowed down its decline and reached 13,516 rubles

The Bank of Russia carries out foreign currency purchase and sale operations on the domestic market in the currency section of the Moscow Exchange in the «yuan - ruble» instrument

Some influential figures could deliberately stoke hostilities between countries as US influence wanes, Sergey Naryshkin has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

Over 120 Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted above 14 of Russia’s regions, Moscow’s Defense Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

82% of French citizens report cutting back on spending, with 65% feeling their purchasing power has dropped, a new poll indicates Read Full Article at RT.com

A fake father-of-three claimed his non-existent children were waiting for him in Germany, according to the authorities Read Full Article at RT.com

“I want to talk to the manager right now!” the tech billionaire wrote Read Full Article at RT.com

Batteries, widely used in the transport and energy sectors, are central to the global energy system. They will be key to the EU's clean energy transition, industrial future and strategic autonomy. Boosting the industrial base for battery production is therefore a key task for the EU. While the EU battery sector enjoys strong support for its research and development activities, it also faces significant challenges such as dependencies on third countries and high energy and labour costs. Developing battery recycling or implementing more sustainable value chains could help address some of these challenges. However, significant threats, such as competition from countries with lower environmental standards, may hinder progress and require strategic action. Projections around battery manufacturing in the EU remain highly uncertain. Many reports claim that the EU is on track to meet its future battery needs, yet also highlight significant risks that could prevent this from happening. Factors such as rising energy and labour costs, incentives offered by third countries, slower-than-expected market developments, or difficult access to critical raw materials, could undermine the sector's competitiveness. Mastering the complexities of battery manufacturing technologies remains another major challenge. Delays or cancellations of gigafactory projects have already been announced across Europe. The recent collapse of Northvolt, once hailed as Europe's flagship home-grown battery manufacturer, has raised serious concerns about the future of batteries 'made in Europe'. The EU has long recognised batteries as one of its strategic technological sectors. To make its battery supply chains secure, resilient and sustainable, the EU uses three approaches. First, it seeks to inject strategic impetus into the sector, using its convening power to improve cooperation among stakeholders. Second, it is working on a comprehensive regulatory framework. Third, it provides the sector with funding. The development of the battery sector provides an instructive case study for shaping an effective EU industrial policy. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

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The Ministry of Education is advising that schools in Spanish Town, St Catherine, may reopen for face-to-face classes on Friday, but says administrators should make the decision based on local security assessments. In a media release late...

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“THE UWI has a moral duty to facilitate not just resilience, but the opportunity for the Jamaica Maroons to thrive, and that is exactly what we will do,” Professor Hilary Beckles, vice chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), told...

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Aam Aadmi Party has complained to the Election Commission of India about multiple alleged attacks on its leader Arvind Kejriwal during the Delhi assembly election campaign, accusing the BJP and Delhi Police. Security provided to Kejriwal by Punjab Police was withdrawn following EC's directives.

The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a PIL challenging the TDS system under the Income Tax Act. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar suggested the petitioner move to the Delhi High Court, emphasizing that TDS is a standard practice globally.

Hume MRT station on the Downtown Line will be opening ahead of schedule, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Friday (Jan 24). The station, previously expected to open in the second quarter of 2025, will be opening its doors to passengers on Feb 28, 3pm instead. Hume station is situated along Upper Bukit Timah Road, between Hillview and Beauty World stations. «When opened, it will be more convenient for residents to travel to the city centre,» said transport minister Chee Hong Tat in a Facebook post on Friday. Previously, a trip from the area to Downtown station would take 45 minutes. But with the new Hume station, the same journey will only take around 30 minutes. «It will also be easier for commuters to visit attractions like the Former Ford Factory and the Rail Corridor,» Chee added.

[UN News] The UN chief on Thursday expressed alarm over a renewed offensive by M23 rebels in recent days in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) which is taking a «devastating toll» on civilians.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claimed that Maharashtra will soon appoint a third deputy chief minister, likely from the Shinde faction. Raut accuses Shinde's group of abandoning the party due to fear of central agencies. Rising tensions persist between the factions, highlighting ideological disputes centered around Balasaheb Thackeray's principles.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released a parody video titled 'BJP's Got Latent' targeting BJP leaders, in response to BJP's parody 'Delhi's Got Latent' ahead of Delhi elections. Highlighting controversial remarks from BJP leaders, AAP's video parodies BJP politicians. Both parties are engaging in satirical campaigns as the February 5 elections approach, with vote counting on February 8.

Malawi continues to show significant strides in critical areas of public health, education, and development, as revealed by the 2024 Malawi Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS). The survey highlights notable progress in reducing fertility rates, improving child nutrition, increasing literacy levels, and addressing teenage pregnancies, among other achievements. The total fertility rate (TFR) has declined […] The post Malawi Makes Serious Improvements in Fertility Rates, Nutrition, Literacy Levels, and Teenage Pregnancies, 2024 DHS Reveals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a tale of heartache, injustice, and a legal system that seems to care too little, Harold Moya and Moffat George find themselves trapped in an unending nightmare. Wrongfully arrested in 2020 for the alleged murder of a man who later turned up alive, the two endured more than three years of detention for a […] The post Where is justice! Two Men jailed for 3yrs for murder of a man who later turned up alive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.