India and Maldives have revitalized their relationship, marked by PM Modi's visit and a new $565 million line of credit. Agreements were signed to reduce Maldives' debt burden and boost economic cooperation through investment and trade. Both nations affirmed their commitment to security in the region, focusing on development projects and defense cooperation.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford suggests the AI 171 crash wasn't due to mechanical failure or accidental fuel control switch movement. He stated that they are confident that the crash was not due to mechanical issues with the Boeing fuel control unit. Indian authorities are investigating the crash and have requested patience for the final report.

Militants “didn’t want to make” a deal, Trump said after U.S., Israeli ceasefire negotiators pulled back from talks.

U.S. District Court Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division said the Trump administration “lacks standing” to invalidate the state, city and county laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

According to Joyce Msuya, UN assistant secretary general for humanitarian affairs, recent reports «indicate civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure»

There were no reports of casualties or damage

Un motard s'est tué ce vendredi matin sur la piste de Vaitarua, à Taravao. Selon nos informations, il pratiquait le run sur la piste goudronnée prévue à cet effet. Après la violence du choc, il n'a pas pu être réanimé.

The consumer affairs department has proposed that e-commerce companies add a «country of origin» filter to their websites and apps, enabling consumers to quickly select products based on their preferred country. While industry players generally agreed on the feasibility, concerns were raised about potential algorithm changes, compliance burdens for inventory-holding companies, and space constraints on mobile devices.

The murder of an Army man during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Kanpur will remain unsolved due to an illegible FIR. Despite efforts by the CFSL to reconstruct the document, the names of the accused and incident details remain undecipherable. The Supreme Court has directed the SIT and UP police to keep the case open for further investigation based on new information.

Following recent incidents and regulatory scrutiny, the Tata Group and the aviation ministry are collaborating to revitalise Air India. Discussions between N Chandrasekaran, aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, and airline management focused on addressing maintenance issues, leadership, and communication strategies. The priority is to restore flyer confidence by emphasizing safety over rapid growth, potentially involving Singapore Airlines more visibly in the process.

The German Defense Ministry may reintroduce conscription for 18-year-olds from 2028, Der Tagesspiegel has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump says the US may impose tariffs on Russia’s trade partners before his previously announced 50-day deadline arrives Read Full Article at RT.com

The Kremlin has insisted such a summit should only take place to finalize a peace deal Read Full Article at RT.com

European Union’s 18th Russia sanctions package hits hard – but lands late Read Full Article at RT.com

The US plans to negotiate nuclear arms control with Russia, President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com

In a decades-old case, the SC is deliberating the fate of a 67-year-old man convicted of a 1979 murder. Hari Shankar Rai, involved in a college union fight, fatally stabbed a fellow student. The Allahabad High Court overturned a prior conviction, sentencing Rai to life imprisonment, a decision now under review by the SC, which is considering a reduced sentence of seven years.

The Lok Sabha is set to consider an all-party motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad HC due to a cash-in-house controversy. A similar motion in the Rajya Sabha, initially accepted by former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, was later deemed non-compliant, leading to his resignation amidst government unhappiness. Kiren Rijiju affirmed the unanimous decision for Varma's removal.

The Public Accounts Committee has criticized the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation and the coal ministry for their mishandling of a Rs 1,390 crore investment in Dewan Housing Finance Company. CMPFO failed to redeem debentures early, resulting in a significant loss from the investment. The ministry is blamed for oversight, and the PAC urges CMPFO to reassess its investment strategies to prevent future losses.

The Supreme Court urged a decorated fighter pilot, who participated in the Balakot strike, and his wife, an IT professional, to resolve their matrimonial dispute amicably. The court, hearing the pilot's plea to quash an FIR filed by his wife, advised them to forgive each other and move forward, rather than seeking revenge. The pilot alleged harassment and misuse of law by his wife and father-in-law.

Parliament proceedings faced disruptions for the fifth day due to opposition demands for a discussion on alleged electoral roll irregularities in Bihar. Despite government assurances of readiness for discussion, protests escalated, with opposition MPs tearing symbolic representations of the issue. The BJP criticized the opposition for neglecting important matters, including private members' bills and a bill concerning Scheduled Tribes.

In Bihar, over 7.2 crore electors actively participated in the special intensive revision process, submitting their signed enumeration forms before the deadline, securing their place in the draft electoral roll to be published on August 1. The Election Commission digitized these forms, acknowledging the efforts of various officials and political parties.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to initiate a discussion on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, with PM Modi expected to intervene. This debate aims to address concerns surrounding alleged intelligence failures and US President Trump's ceasefire claims. The government has expressed readiness to discuss all issues, including the Pahalgam attack, seeking to restore normalcy to Parliament after disruptions.

In a shocking incident in Ayodhya, two women and a man abandoned an elderly woman by a roadside in the dead of night. The frail woman, found unconscious, was rescued by police and taken to a medical college, where she died during treatment. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the abandonment and seeking to identify the culprits involved in this act of cruelty.

«Even bearing in mind the importance of this issue, we cannot talk about any benefits for the returning refugees,» Daniil Getmantsev said

The protesters, who gathered near the University subway station, are chanting «Shame» and «Hands off NABU»

The French president announced on July 24 that Paris will officially recognize the State of Palestine at the September session of the United Nations General Assembly

Alexander Syrsky identified the areas as near Krasnoarmeysk, west of the Donetsk People’s Republic, north of the Sumy Region, near Dobropolye in northwestern DPR, and near Liman in northern DPR

According to the Houthi spokesman, the Houthis attacked targets in the Baer Sheva and Israeli cities of Eilat, Ashkelon, and Hadera

President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera fired up the campaign trail on Friday with a powerful pitch of his 5-Pillar Vision at a jam-packed rally held at Ngabu Sports Ground in the Lower Shire. The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) torchbearer left no doubt about his ambition to secure a second term in the September 16 polls, declaring […] The post Chakwera Storms Lower Shire with Bold 5-Pillar Vision Ahead of September Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.