Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya praised Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the HTT-40, highlighting it as a symbol of India's self-reliance and technological proficiency. He noted its development as a transformation from foreign dependency, propelled by the Modi administration and the late Manohar Parrikar’s vision for self-reliance in defense.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has refuted Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's allegations that link his wife to the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI. Gogoi dismissed the accusations as false and asserted that the BJP is spreading lies due to a lack of substantial issues to discuss.

The Army confirmed the ceasefire on the India-Pakistan border remains intact despite minor incidents. Tensions are being managed through established mechanisms after some cross LoC firing and a suspected IED blast. The Army maintains a high state of alertness and is closely monitoring the situation to ensure stability along the Line of Control (LoC).

The Opposition walked out of the Rajya Sabha, accusing the government of removing dissenting notes from the JPC report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Union minister Kiren Rijiju denied the claims, stating all proceedings were in accordance with the rules and dissent notes were included in the appendix.

Aaditya Thackeray met Arvind Kejriwal to assure support despite election defeat. He raised concerns about EVM and voter fraud, claiming elections are no longer free and fair. Thackeray highlighted BJP's intention to eliminate regional parties and stressed the importance of addressing voter name deletions, citing potential risks for other leaders facing similar issues.

According to figures seen by MailOnline, the practice which mainly involves gay men, is believed to be responsible for a staggering three deaths every month in one city.

The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in dramatic fashion, with a mass brawl that resulted in four red cards after the final whistle.

An American has been pardoned alongside a Belarusian journalist and activist amid a US-Russia prisoner swap Read Full Article at RT.com

Beijing has long sought to mediate the peace process between Russia and Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

The resumption of dialogue between US and Russia is “significant,” political commentator Steve Gill has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Senator Jim Risch, has expressed strong opposition to the use of United Nations (UN) assessed contributions to fund the African Union (AU) Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia and Azerbaijan have signed a landmark defense cooperation agreement, marking a significant step in their bilateral relationship.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Security forces in Mogadishu apprehended three suspects, including one who was injured, during an operation in the Abdiaziz district on Wednesday following an attack on the Abdiaziz Police Station chief, who was enforcing a court order.

John Barowman has claimed that TV producers would have encouraged some of Gino D'Acampo's antics by 'sexualising' the way he appeared on shows. 

Clips of the Bolton comic's previous dealings with catcalling suggest the now 51-year-old once appeared to enjoy a verbal sparring with those who tried to engage with him during live performances.

The latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.

[New Times] The government has set a goal of phasing out the use of firewood and charcoal in schools by 2032, replacing them with fuel-efficient stoves and cleaner alternatives, such as liquified natural gas (LPG).

The Ministry of Health (MOH) will establish a new statutory board, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), on April 1, 2025. According to a statement released on Thursday (Feb 13), the CDA will serve to consolidate public health functions for the detection, prevention and control of infectious diseases, previously distributed under MOH headquarters, the Health Promotion Board, and National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID). The formation of CDA will allow the government to quickly respond to disease outbreaks as one concerted public health effort, and will play a pivotal role in safeguarding Singapore from infectious disease threats. Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung previously announced plans to establish such an agency in 2023 during the COVID-19 White Paper debate, reported CNA. At the time, the White Paper called for a «dedicated set-up where expertise in surveillance, disease prevention, preparedness and response, epidemiological analytics and modelling can be enhanced and sustained».

A “client list” of the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein has been named among the US secrets to be declassified by a new task force Read Full Article at RT.com

The US and Russian leaders have agreed to begin Ukraine peace talks, with membership in the military bloc off the table Read Full Article at RT.com

Donald Trump has signaled Ukraine is unlikely to join NATO or return to its 2014 borders, following his phone call with Vladimir Putin Read Full Article at RT.com

The Weimar+ group of European countries have demanded to be part of negotiations on Ukraine agreed on by the US and Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian military footage purportedly shows Ukrainian attacks on a convoy transporting UN nuclear inspectors Read Full Article at RT.com

Meghan Markle was spotted disembarking a private jet which brought her home to California, after she left the Invictus Games in Canada.

A migrant whose claim for asylum in Britain was rejected eight times has finally been granted the right to stay after deliberately joining a terror group to boost her claim.

Le ministère de l'agriculture a réaffirmé sa volonté de développer la filière de l'agro-transformation, lors d'une conférence de presse tenue ce mercredi 12 février. Pour le ministre Taivini Teai, c'est un levier stratégique pour garantir la sécurité alimentaire au Fenua et valoriser les ressources locales.

Le Haut-commissaire de la République au fenua, Eric Spitz, a réuni ce mercredi 12 février dans ses bureaux, les acteurs de la sécurité publique, des magistrats au tribunal de Papeete mais aussi les agents et les directions des centres pénitentiaires en Polynésie française. Cette réunion a permis à l’ensemble de faire un bilan de l’année écoulée et des projets à venir, en termes de conditions de détention par exemple, ou encore sur les futurs travaux prévus dans les centres de détention a Uturoa, aux îles Marquises ou encore à la prison de Nuutania.

Le mercredi 12 février 2025, au Palais Rénovation, le Président de la Transition, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu S. E. Mme Vernelle Trim FitzPatrick, Ambassadrice des États-Unis au Gabon, afin d'aborder divers sujets relatifs aux échanges économiques et aux partenariats bilatéraux entre le Gabon et les États -Unis . Reçue en audience ce mercredi 12 février par Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, l'Ambassadrice américaine, Vernelle Trim FitzPatrick, s'est entretenue avec le Chef de (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville,11 février 2025 Par le communiqué N°069, le Comité pour la Transition et la Restauration des Institutions (CTRI) a informé la population qu'un acte de sabotage a été perpétré sur les installations de la centrale électrique d'Alénakiri située dans la commune d'Owendo Selon les autorités cette attaque ciblée a gravement affecté la production et la distribution d'électricité impactant plusieurs quartiers de Libreville et ses environs Face à cette situation une enquête a été (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A woman discovered a lottery ticket at a temple in Loyang on Monday (Feb 3) and decided to hand it over to the police, after the winning combination struck $10,000 later that weekend. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, Chen Yiming (transliteration) said that she had visited the Loyang Tua Pek Kong Temple on the sixth day of Chinese New Year to watch a lion dance performance when she spotted the 4D ticket on the ground after the show. As the temple was crowded at the time, the 63-year-old hawker was unable to identify the owner of the ticket and brought it home with her. Upon closer inspection, she discovered that the ticket had been purchased that day and was for the Feb 8 and 9 draws later that weekend. The owner of the ticket had placed $2 small and large bets on the numbers 3388 and 8833.  According to data from the Singapore Pools website, 3388 struck first prize on Feb 9, with the lucky punter walking away with $10,000.  Upon seeing the draw results, Chen decided to hand the ticket over to the police at Sengkang Police Station on Feb 10. 

[VOA] Harare, Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwe's government said Wednesday it will compensate foreign investors who lost assets in the country's controversial land reforms in the early 2000s but were protected by bilateral investment protection agreements.

[The Herald] Zimbabwe is not yet fully prepared to a shift towards mono-currency as it still has to meet various financial imperatives, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said.

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