Speculation is rife about a Union Cabinet reshuffle following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with President Droupadi Murmu. Recent appointments of Union ministers to key BJP organizational roles, coupled with the resignation of George Kurian and the non-renomination of Ravneet Singh to the Rajya Sabha, have intensified these discussions. These developments suggest potential changes within the government's ministerial ranks.

Maharashtra's political scene is rapidly changing, as the recent defection of six Uddhav Sena MPs to Eknath Shinde's faction under 'Operation Tiger' highlights. This trend reflects a broader pattern seen in Trinamool Congress and AAP, where the anti-defection law is being sidestepped, and parties blatantly promote shifts in loyalty. The fear of the Samajwadi Party and the NCP being the next targets in this game of defections shows the vulnerability of regional parties in this political maneuvering.

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United General Insurance (UGI) Company Limited has launched Auto360, an innovative motor insurance product developed in partnership with Old Mutual Malawi, aimed at providing comprehensive protection for motorists and vehicle owners in the country. The product was unveiled during the Auto360 Breakfast Meeting held at Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel in Lilongwe on Tuesday. Auto360 combines UGI’s […] The post UGI, Old Mutual launch Auto360 Insurance solution appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Blantyre-based businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry has strongly rejected allegations circulating on online media platforms that he falsely claimed diplomatic status, describing the accusations as a calculated attempt to damage his reputation and undermine his business interests. Speaking in his defence, Chaudhry presented photographs and official documents which he says demonstrate that he legitimately served as […] The post Businessman Defends Diplomatic Record, Says Smear Campaign Is Meant to Destroy His Reputation appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Genesis of the Prophetic Movement: Beginnings and Ministry Evolution The landscape of faith-based developmentalism in Sub-Saharan Africa is increasingly defined by the dual role of spiritual leaders as both theological guides and significant socio-economic actors. Within this ecosystem, Shepherd Bushiri, widely known as “Major 1,” has emerged as a prominent figure whose operations encompass global […] The post ANALYSIS | Faith-Based Developmentalism and Socio-Economic Infrastructure: A Critical Analysis of Shepherd Bushiri’s Philanthropic and Macroeconomic Contributions appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

As more young Jamaicans turn to digital spaces for emotional support, demand for the U-Matter Chatline continues to grow, reinforcing its role as a critical mental health lifeline for youth.

WESTERN BUREAU: Agriculture Minister Floyd Green wants local farmers and their counterparts in the Diaspora to be strategic in their planning, noting that those who plant crops without first identifying a market are setting themselves up for disappointment.

WESTERN BUREAU:  Alexander Williams, Jamaica’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), wants Jamaica to train more engineers and maritime experts so that the nation can become a naval power in the Caribbean region and improve its capacity to combat the illicit trans-shipment of contraband.

WESTERN BUREAU: Eleven-year-old Jassonia Beadle, head girl of Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth, is Jamaica’s top performer in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination, having attained the highest national score among primary school students — 394.2 out of a possible 400 points. Beadle, who hails from the Longwood district in St Elizabeth and aspires to become a doctor or nurse, achieved the feat despite her school being damaged by Hurricane Melissa last October, which caused scheduling setbacks.

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information says performance in this year's Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations remained stable, with most students achieving proficient or highly proficient ratings despite the disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa last October. “It was a difficult year with the hurricane, but we persevered,” said Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon as she announced the 2025-2026 results during a news conference on Monday.

Ang Mo Kio Library and Queenstown Library will be temporarily closed in the coming months for renovation and upgrading, said the National Library Board (NLB).In an Facebook post on Monday (June 22), NLB said that Ang Mo Kio Library's last day of operations will be on July 31.It will be relocating to AMK Hub and is slated to reopen on Nov 20, 2026, with patrons being able to enjoy «greater connectivity and a refreshed library experience inspired by the green spaces and landmarks iconic to the neighbourhood», the board said.During the relocation, patrons can visit the self-service Browse-n-Borrow kiosk and Sit-n-Read Node located at level 4 of AMK Hub.Alternatively, they can visit nearby libraries at Bishan, Yishun and Toa Payoh.Queenstown Library will be closing down on Aug 30 to make way for extensive upgrading and is expected to reopen in late-2028.

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This European implementation assessment aims to inform the ongoing work of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Tax Matters on an own-initiative report (2025/2261(INI)) on the implementation of the VAT reverse charge mechanism (RCM) and quick reaction mechanism (QRM) in EU Member States. The study is composed of two parts. The first part is an introduction by the European Parliamentary Research Service that provides the context, methodology and contribution of the external study to parliamentary and EU policymaking. The second is a comprehensive study undertaken by a team of external experts, assessing the effectiveness of the RCM and QRM in the EU and their impact on administrative burden and compliance costs of tax authorities and businesses. The study is based on desk research, stakeholder consultations, and eight case studies, providing an up-to-date assessment of the mechanism's implementation and impact. The study also identifies lessons learnt and challenges from the implementation of the RCM and QRM across the EU, and offers recommendations in the context of their review and the decision-making process regarding their potential extension beyond the current deadline of 31 December 2026. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The June 2026 plenary session saw discussion on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 18‑19 June 2026. Particular attention was paid to the future of EU‑China economic relations. The session further focused on Europe's economic independence, digital sovereignty and resilience on artificial intelligence, as well as the EU's role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. Members debated the electrification action plan, the resilience of the European transport sector amid ongoing geopolitical challenges ,and posed questions to the European Commission on its pledge to reduce the reporting burden, especially for small companies. Debates also addressed protecting child safety and mental health online and the importance of children's right to play, and promoting culture through the Joint Declaration on 'Culture for Europe, Europe for Culture' . Finally, Members attended two formal sittings, during which Jakov Milatović, President of Montenegro, and Andrzej Poczobut, 2025 Sakharov Prize laureate, recently released from prison in Belarus, addressed Parliament. The annex shows the breakdown by political group on the final roll-call votes on the files decided by ordinary legislative procedure during the session. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Corruption is a major challenge for the European Union (EU), with all its Member States affected by the problem to some extent. The scale of the problem, however, is difficult to measure, both in the EU and elsewhere. Surveys on perception of corruption among citizens and experts – such as the Global Corruption Barometer and Eurobarometer surveys – are the principal measurement tools. Since the 1990s, countries around the world have joined forces to address corruption collectively. This has led to the emergence of widely recognised international laws and standards, adopted in particular by the Council of Europe, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations. Mechanisms, such as the Council of Europe Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), have been developed to monitor implementation of these rules. The EU has gradually adopted laws addressing a range of corruption-related issues. These include a directive on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests, and directives on public procurement, whistleblowers and money-laundering. However, the legal framework thus created remains patchy, a problem that the newly adopted 2026 directive on combating corruption seeks to address, by setting EU-wide minimum rules on corruption offences, sanctions and prevention. The EU also developed its own tool for monitoring anti-corruption efforts – the EU anti-corruption report – only to abandon it after the first edition. Recently, corruption-related issues have been addressed almost exclusively within the EU rule of law framework, a development criticised by various stakeholders, including the European Parliament. The latter has adopted numerous resolutions on corruption addressing, among other things, systemic challenges to the rule of law and deficiencies in the EU's fight against corruption. This briefing updates earlier briefings published in 2023 and 2024, which built on a study by Piotr Bąkowski and Sofija Voronova, published in 2017. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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The Centre for Public Accountability and Development (CPAD), an independent governance watchdog, has called for an immediate end to political interference in the procurement processes of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), warning that such practices undermine transparency and fairness. Speaking to reporters in Salima on Tuesday, CPAD official Griffin Maruwasa said political involvement […] The post CPAD Calls for End to Political Interference in ESCOM Contracts appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Property Investment Company (MPICO) Plc, a member of Old Mutual Malawi, has recorded a landmark financial performance after posting a profit after tax of K19.3 billion for the year ended 2025, up from K12 billion in 2024. The results were announced by MPICO General Manager Stella Sokosa during a stakeholder engagement meeting held at […] The post MPICO Posts Record K19.3 Billion Profit After Tax in 2025 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

AN MP has been dramatically summoned to police headquarters — just days after helping secure a court injunction that embarrassed the government over its controversial plan to relocate the country’s electoral commission. Emmanuel Chambulanyina Jere, Member of Parliament for Mzimba South, has been ordered to present himself at Police Headquarters in Lilongwe tomorrow — and […] The post Malawi MP, Chinese quarry and a very convenient police summons appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Football fans in Mzuzu have reason to celebrate after the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) officially certified Mzuzu Stadium to host elite football matches following a successful re-inspection by the First Instance Body (FIB) through the FAM Licensing Department. The approval comes after the stadium authorities implemented a series of corrective measures recommended during an […] The post Mzuzu Stadium Cleared to Host Elite Football Matches appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe’s decision to lift restrictions on bank accounts linked to Yusuf Investments is more than a legal technicality — it is a reminder of how fragile Malawi’s anti‑corruption architecture remains when procedure, capacity and urgency collide. Senior Resident Magistrate Shukran Kumbani’s ruling was blunt: the Anti‑Corruption Bureau failed to “show cause”. Simply saying investigations are […] The post ACB’s setback on the Amaryllis accounts exposes a deeper problem appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

During the legal proceedings, Telegram faced accusations of failing to adequately curb misinformation spread through its channels, allegations the company has rejected. While the ban was lifted on Tuesday, users will remain unable to access the platform's message-editing feature until June 30. India is Telegram's largest market with more than 150 million users.

The BJP is actively reshaping Bengal's historical narrative, emphasizing Syama Prasad Mookerjee's role in the state's Partition. By designating June 20 as West Bengal Day and celebrating Mookerjee's legacy, the party aims to correct perceived historical neglect. Critics argue this selective focus distorts a complex past, overlooking the broader political forces and human cost of Partition.

President Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring 65 distinguished individuals. The ceremony recognized achievements across various fields, including arts, sports, and medicine. Notable recipients included actor Mammootty, singer Alka Yagnik, and cricketer Rohit Sharma. Dr. Padma Gurmet, awarded for his work in preserving Himalayan medical traditions, expressed immense pride for his community.

Lazada has retrenched 5 per cent of its Southeast Asian workforce, including an undisclosed number of employees in Singapore.On Tuesday (June 23), a Lazada spokesperson told AsiaOne that the e-commerce platform is «reviewing selected roles across Southeast Asia». The company did not disclose which roles were affected in the exercise, but said the review is in line with its «continued effort to ensure the organisation remains focused, efficient, and aligned with current business needs».The cuts are not part of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, Business Times reported.Lazada said it is «working closely with the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU), an affiliate of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), to ensure the process is handled responsibly, and support is accorded to affected employees».It is also working with relevant government entities and agencies across other markets, where required, to «ensure the process is managed in accordance with local requirements and with due consideration for those impacted».

All civil servants in Singapore will receive a 0.45-month mid-year bonus, the Public Service Division (PSD) said on Tuesday (June 23).Those in grades equivalent to MX13(I) and MX14 will also receive an additional one-time sum of $250.Officers in grades equivalent to MX15 and MX16, or the Operations Support Scheme (OSS), will receive a higher one-time payment of $400, added PSD.«This mid-year payment takes into consideration Singapore's economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, and that the downside risks to Singapore's economic outlook remain significant,» it said in a statement on Tuesday.Despite the Middle East conflict, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has kept the GDP growth forecast of «2.0 per cent to 4.0 per cent» for 2026.PSD noted that the Ministry of Manpower's advance estimates for the labour market showed resilience in the first three months of the year, and the pace of employment growth has moderated compared to the last quarter of 2025.The bonus quantum was decided after close consultation with the public sector unions.