Indian pilots may soon undergo annual random drug tests for safety. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is reviewing current regulations and policies. This move follows an incident involving an Air India pilot testing positive. Airlines are voluntarily conducting one-time dope tests on all their pilots. Investigations into a recent Air India flight incident are also ongoing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit next month. Accompanied by a robust delegation of around 400 officials, this visit marks a significant increase from his last attendance. This diplomatic mission comes at a crucial time as India and China aim to mend their relationship following past border conflicts.

India's food regulator FSSAI has taken action against several major food business operators. Companies like Amway India and Juza Foods have removed misleading claims from their products. These corrective actions follow notices issued over regulatory violations and consumer safety concerns. FSSAI's enforcement drive targets false advertisements and labelling discrepancies across the industry. Many businesses are now revising packaging and withdrawing problematic advertisements.

The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures.

The threat of higher prices for gas, cars, hockey sticks and more gave fresh life to Democratic arguments that the president is destabilizing the economy.

The government’s YouTube series featuring the transportation secretary is slick, well-made and about the Duffys, not the nation.

Yorkshireman Bradley Townsend, 33, died in combat after leaving his hometown of Barnsley to enlist in Putin's war.

The chaos came in stark contrast to a silent prayer vigil hosted in a nearby church to honour PC Tom Clough and PC Matthew Blades, who were also tragically killed in the crash.

The actress wrote she was 18 when a friend brought her on to a yacht to meet a British singer-songwriter who was in his 30s at the time, only for her to walk into a cabin and find the man naked in bed.

A senior Putin adviser has warned of a more aggressive response, claiming Russia views the UK as 'evil number one.'

Officers were chasing a black Audi near Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire yesterday evening before it collided with a white Ford Puma.

Child sex offender, Amos Yee Pang Sang, will face charges in court on Tuesday (Aug 26) for publishing content that allegedly threatened religious harmony and contained indecent communications.In a press release on Monday, the police said that they received multiple reports between April and July this year concerning online content published by Yee that was found to be «alarming and racially divisive».In particular, Yee was found to have made two blog posts on April 7 and 11 earlier this year, in addition to a video on social media platform X where he stated that «the Malay-Muslim and Indian communities in Singapore were heavily discriminated against by the Chinese majority». He also made statements about the Government's treatment of these communities and suggested that they should protest against the Government, the police said.Additionally, Yee made another blog post on June 30, allegedly stating that «children were capable of consenting to sexual acts» and advocated for the abolition of laws governing the age at which children can consent to such acts.

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.1. Govt quality, capability will distinguish successful nations from others: Chan Chun SingIn a more volatile and contested environment today, countries like Singapore and Vietnam — that have benefited from an open and rules-based international order — will need to ensure the quality and capability of its Government, said Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing... » READ MORE2. What's the point? Viral video of 'aunties' dancing in Chinatown leaves netizens divided

A total of 22 project signings — advancing cooperation across finance, healthcare, innovation and talent exchange — were inked between Singapore and Guangdong enterprises and entities at the 16th Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council (SGCC) meeting on Tuesday (Aug 25). Co-chaired by Singapore's Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung and Guangdong Governor Meng Fanli, the meeting comes as bilateral trade between Singapore and Guangdong reached US$15.09 billion (S$19.2 billion) in the first half of 2026.Guangdong also remained Singapore's top provincial trading partner in China for the 37th consecutive year in 2025.The meeting brought together over 150 government and business representatives from both sides to explore and deepen bilateral cooperation and growth, said Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) in a news release.It added that both sides reaffirmed the good progress achieved under the SGCC and discussed how the partnership could be further developed amid a challenging global environment.

Libreville, le 25 août 2025 – Airtel Gabon informe ses clients qu'une coupure de fibre optique survenue sur le backbone national le 24 août 2026 perturbe actuellement les services voix et internet dans certaines localités des provinces du Haut-Ogooué, du Woleu-Ntem et de l'Ogooué-Lolo et l Ogooué Ivindo. Dès la détection de cet incident, les équipes techniques d'Airtel Gabon et de son partenaire technique de gestion nationale de la fibre Axione ont été mobilisées afin de procéder aux (...) - COMMUNICATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Makokou, 22 août 2026 – La CEAG débarque à Makokou ! 3 jours pour consommer local, vendre et booster l'économie de l'Ogooué-Ivindo. Le Méga Marché ouvre ses portes du 24 au 26 Août 2026 dans la capitale de l'Ogooué-Ivindo. Pendant 3 jours, producteurs, artisans, commerçants et porteurs de projets se donnent rendez-vous pour le plus grand rendez-vous économique et commercial de la province.3 jours pour faire du business et valoriser le local. Le Méga Marché de la CEAG a un objectif (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Une immersion nécessaire. Peut-être assez nécessaire ! Pour mon expérience immersive. D'aucun me poseront la question de savoir qu'ai-je pu apprécier là-bas ? Je dirais TOUT. Rien d'un point de vue de développement. Mais c'est cette particularité qui fait la force de cette localité perdue dans les forêts dans le second siège de Tsamba-Magotsi. Ces populations ont su faire avec l'inertie de l'action politique. Elles ont su se contenter du plus essentiel pour offrir à leur visiteurs la (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Malawi’s National Oil Company (NOCMA) is facing a wave of public fury and pointed questions after confirming it was duped out of a staggering $403,605 — roughly K700 million — in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, with social commentator Onjezani Kenani suggesting the scandal reeks of inside involvement. The state fuel importer confirmed in a […] The post Commentator smells inside job in NOCMA’s K700m fraud scandal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

It is being billed as one of the most extraordinary sporting showdowns in Malawian history — a father and son going head-to-head, not on the pitch, but in the boardroom of football sponsorship, as their two clubs collide for silverware and serious bragging rights. Business mogul Thom Mpinganjira’s Mighty Wanderers will lock horns with Ekhaya […] The post ‘Ball thicker than blood’: Mpinganjira father and son go head-to-head for K40million Airtel Top 8 crown appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Brazil’s Lula is seeking to establish direct contact with Trump to bypass Rubio, who he called “anti-Latin America” Read Full Article at RT.com

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The main distinguishing feature of the Upyr-K is its operational range, the manufacturer said

Three children were killed as a result of the attack a private children’s facility

The battlegroup's artillery crews eliminated six enemy all-terrain vehicles and 79 personnel last night

Two of Malawi’s history-making Scorchers have been handed a generous cash reward after their heroics helped fire the nation to a historic first-ever qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with financial services provider Msilikali SACCO (MSACCO) stepping up to celebrate its own in style. MSACCO presented tokens of appreciation worth K1,000,000 each to […] The post Scorchers stars rewarded! MSACCO hands over K1million cash prizes to Asimenye and Sabina appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s government has issued a blunt ultimatum to recalled diplomatic staff still lingering abroad, warning that anyone refusing to return home immediately now risks arrest by their host countries, as their continued stay is officially illegal. Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba delivered the stern warning after reports emerged that a number of diplomats had failed […] The post Malawi govt orders stranded diplomats home now — as recalled envoys accused of dragging their feet in foreign postings appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed career diplomat Bertrand Khanyizira as Chargé d’Affaires at Malawi’s mission in Israel, taking over from David Bisnowaty, whose tenure in the role has now come to an end. Khanyizira, who previously served as Head of Chancery at the same mission, brings with him nearly two decades of diplomatic […] The post Career diplomat Khanyizira takes over Israel posting from Bisnowaty as Mutharika presses ahead with diplomatic reshuffle appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV) is being crippled not by a lack of laws, but by weak enforcement, poor access to services and glaring accountability gaps, government has admitted, as shocking new figures reveal the true scale of the crisis gripping the nation. Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Navicha, […] The post Minister sounds alarm on Malawi’s GBV crisis: 24,467 cases in a single year appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has launched a hard-hitting national campaign demanding a comprehensive overhaul of Malawi’s asset recovery and forfeiture laws, warning that current powers are being wielded unfairly — and, in one striking case, abused entirely. The campaign, titled “Fair Forfeiture, Equal Justice,” is pushing for a system capable of effectively clawing […] The post HRCC accuses Lilongwe City Council of abusing forfeiture powers to confiscate vendors’ goods appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

In an exciting collaboration, Sadhguru and Graphic India are creating an animated feature film that focuses on Shiva's portrayal as Adiyogi and the foundational concepts of Yoga. Rich in yogic narratives, this film will be narrated by Sadhguru and is slated for a global theatrical release in 2027, as the production progresses toward delivering a unique cinematic experience.

As of 10:00 Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices increased by 1.09%

The Ukrainian military lost over 315 personnel, an armored personnel carrier and two armored combat vehicles over the past 24 hours