Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emphasized the positive effects of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. They also mentioned reductions in interest and income tax rates. The party stated that government initiatives have boosted economic growth. GST collections have reached a record high. The BJP anticipates a vibrant Diwali with increased consumer spending. India's economy has grown significantly since 2014.

There's a psychological reason why you shouldn't just visit Paris. Really. The sense of disappointment that people often get from visiting the French capital is called Paris Syndrome.

Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce three bills mandating the resignation or removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and ministers if they are detained for 30 consecutive days on allegations of offenses punishable by five or more years in prison.

A man who suffered a cardiac arrest while hiking in Reykjadalur in the summer of 2023 is now searching for the young woman who helped him by calling Iceland’s emergency number, 112.

We're talking about husbands and fathers who vanish from Australian suburbia and reappear in Bangkok or Phuket, reborn as playboys.

Washington Post journalists head out for a tense night on one of D.C.’s busiest corridors, from dusk to dawn, during the first weekend of President Donald Trump’s announcement of a federal takeover of D.C.’s law enforcement.

The divergent characterizations highlight the murky path for Ukraine peace talks. World leaders await details on security guarantees the U.S. may offer Ukraine.

At 105, M A Abdullah Maulavi embraced digital literacy through Kerala's Digi Keralam project, overcoming his reliance on others for news during the pandemic. This initiative, part of the state's push for 100% digital literacy, trained him and 2.2 million others in smartphone use and e-services. Kerala is set to be declared a fully digi-literate state on August 21.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro said the self-declared republic will secure international recognition during his tenure, making it the defining goal of his presidency.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has recalled midfielder Abdi Sharif to its national team for the September round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, rewarding the 24-year-old for his early-season performances with Cymru Premier club Connah’s Quay Nomads.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — Hundreds gathered Sunday night at the Brian Coyle Center, a community hub in Minneapolis’s Cedar-Riverside neighbourhood — often called “Little Mogadishu” — to support Omar Fateh, the first Somali American elected to the Minnesota State Senate and now the leading candidate in the city’s mayoral race. Fateh’s unlikely bid to become mayor of Minneapolis has become a rallying point not just for progressives, but for a global diaspora watching closely.

Former gymnast Amie Elizabeth. who has lived in London for the past two years, took to TikTok to share 'the things that blow Australians minds about living in the UK'.

An unlikely pair were caught deep in conversation as they enjoyed an intimate dinner in Canada.

Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky will meet, Donald Trump has said after a White House summit with European leaders aimed at bringing an end to the Ukraine war.

The Chancellor has been accused of seeking to 'punish people' for making sacrifices to buy their own homes.

Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth have raised eyebrows in recent weeks after spending time apart. 

During India's National Emergency (1975-1977), over 10.7 million people were sterilised, exceeding government targets by 60%. The Justice Shah Commission, investigating Emergency excesses, revealed widespread complaints, including forced sterilisations and related deaths. States like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh conducted the most sterilisations, driven by a focus on this single method and incentives/disincentives.

Beoncy Laishram, Northeast India's first transgender doctor, secured a Manipur High Court victory, affirming her right to update academic certificates to reflect her female identity. The court mandated authorities to reissue certificates within a month, citing the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. This ruling allows Beoncy to pursue her medical career without identity concerns.

Justice B Sudershan Reddy, the opposition's VP candidate, embraced the opportunity to champion constitutional ideals like equality and liberty, values he has cherished since 1971. Despite acknowledging the NDA's majority, he intends to appeal to MPs across party lines, urging them to assess candidates based on merit.

The Supreme Court is set to offer its opinion on the President's queries regarding the power to set timelines for governors and the President in assenting to bills. Despite objections from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the court indicated it would proceed if significant legal questions are involved.

The Cabinet has approved a bill to ban online money games involving fees or stakes, proposing penalties including jail time and fines for offenders, even banks facilitating transactions. Simultaneously, the bill aims to promote e-sports and social games without monetary exchange, establishing a regulatory body. The legislation addresses concerns about national security, addiction, and financial risks associated with unregulated platforms.

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky needs to be more flexible during peace talks, a UK diplomat has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Europe plans to turn Ukraine into a kind of a watchdog, this is indicated, among other things, by the fact that Western leaders openly tell Kiev what to do and how to behave: «Starting from determining the size of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, ending with what kind of a suit the president of Ukraine should to wear for visits», the source said

According to the publication, Washington fears that Europe's greater involvement in the conflict in Ukraine could lead to an even more destructive war in the future

Brussels would continue to supply Ukraine with weapons, impose sanctions against Russia, continue to integrate Ukraine into the EU, and demand an immediate ceasefire from Russia, said European Council head Antonio Costa and chief of the European diplomacy Kaja Kallas

Bloomberg has not yet provided any information about US leader Donald Trump's reaction to Budapest's proposal

Theft and embezzlement during the construction of fortifications on the border with Ukraine, with former governor of the Kursk Region Alexey Smirnov and his former deputy Alexey Dedov being the main defendants, contributed to the occupation of part of the region by Ukraine’s armed forces, a source in Russian law enforcement agencies said

The conflict has an “opportunity for lasting peace,” according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president has said that he wants the fighting to stop to save the lives of both Russians and Ukrainians Read Full Article at RT.com

Gen. David Allvin will retire halfway through his four-year term, becoming the most recent senior military official to be forced out by the Trump administration.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States is offering up to $10 million and potential resettlement for information on ISIS-Somalia’s financial operations, which officials consider a major ISIS affiliate in Africa.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is facing a sharp surge in diphtheria cases, with health officials warning that vaccine shortages, donor funding cuts, and systemic weaknesses have created one of the country’s most dangerous public health crises in years.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Three former Somali presidents have condemned the government’s handling of public land in Mogadishu, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of violating constitutional safeguards and forcibly displacing poor families.