No plant personnel were injured

The building's end section collapsed from the tenth floor down to the first

The findings were part of the CAG’s report on State Finances for the year 2023–24, which was tabled in the state assembly on Thursday.

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking delimitation for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, citing constitutional mandates. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi upheld that adjustments to state assembly seat numbers, as per Article 170, must await the first census data post-2026.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra is demanding accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah following the Election Commission's claim of 56 lakh illegal electors in Bihar. Moitra alleges the EC is acting as a BJP branch and questions the Home Ministry's actions regarding potential infiltration, demanding Shah's resignation.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on PM Modi, questioning his backward status claims and accusing him of deceit. Addressing a party event, Kharge alleged Modi secured his community's backward classification after becoming Chief Minister. He criticized Modi for unfulfilled promises on jobs, black money, and MSP for farmers, labeling him the 'leader of liars'.

CDS Anil Chauhan affirmed the continuation of Operation Sindoor, initiated in response to the Pahalgam attack, emphasising the necessity for constant readiness. He highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, envisioning future soldiers as a blend of information, technology, and scholarly expertise. This declaration coincided with a major IAF exercise in Rajasthan, showcasing India's operational capabilities along the border.

Standard Bank Malawi has reinforced its market leadership after being named Best Bank and Best Investment Bank at the presitigious Euromoney for Excellence 2025. In a statement, the bank says, this cemented its leadership in financial services. Reads the statement in part: “This twin win places Standard Bank at the forefront of Malawi’s financial sector […] The post Standard Bank Malawi Wins Two Euromoney Awards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A bold political storm is brewing inside the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)—and at the center of it is the party’s Central Region Vice President, Alfred Gangata, who has declared, without blinking, that he will be the DPP president come 2030. Speaking candidly to journalists, Gangata responded to murmurs that he appeared visibly disappointed after Peter […] The post “In 2030, I Will Lead DPP” — Gangata Declares as he Congratulates APM for Ansah Pick appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governance expert and concern citizen Ollen Mwalubunju has cautioned political parties against entering into alliances without conducting due diligence, observing that previous political marriages did not serve the interests of ordinary Malawians. Mwalubunju decried the tendency by politicians to deviate from their power-sharing agreements, leading to frictions between the Heads of State and their Second […] The post Governance expert Mwalubunju cautions against alliances of betrayal, manipulation ahead of Sept. 16 General Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dear President Mutharika, Happy 85th birthday. Turning 85 is no small feat — in fact, it’s miraculous in a country where, in 1940, life expectancy barely scratched 35. Statistically speaking, you’ve outlived almost your entire birth cohort. Only about 6,000 of the 21 million Malawians today were even alive when you were born. That’s not […] The post OPINION | Dear Peter Mutharika, Age Is Not Just a Number appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the dusty outskirts of Lilongwe, where market chatter hums with hustle and hope, a quiet agricultural revolution is underway. It’s not driven by massive machines or futuristic technology—but by insects. And leading this unlikely transformation is a 33-year-old visionary named Taonga Nyirenda. Taonga, founder of Seedbiz, is reshaping Malawi’s agricultural landscape with a solution […] The post Young Farmer Turns Insects into Agribusiness appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The government has officially resumed passport processing and issuance services across the country following months of disruption. Minister of Homeland Security Ezekiel Ching’oma announced Thursday that the new system—developed by Madras Security Printers—is now fully installed and operational. This marks the end of a national headache that […] The post Passport Blues Over! Malawi Resumes Issuance with New High-Security System appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Hogg’s political organization, like similarly structured groups, spends a fraction of the money it raises directly helping candidates.

The administration is considering including Education Department cuts in the next rescissions package.

The legislature is meeting in special session to draft plans that could give the party five more seats in Congress.

Viktor Orban noted that Budapest proposes, instead of admitting Ukraine to the EU, a strategic partnership agreement to be signed with Kiev, one that would not risk direct military conflict between the West and Russia

Vladimir Zelensky expressed hope that parliament will pass the new bill

Diesel prices are set to remain high after Brussels cut off key Russian-linked supply routes, the CEO of TotalEnergies has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

Former footballer Kian Monks, 22, was seen cowered and bloodied after causing the injuries to 70-year-old grandmother Margaret Scaldwell in Wigan.

Here Daily Mail unpacks the major revelations unearthed in the trove of newly-released police records about the Idaho murders.

Baku (HOL) — Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalan Abdi Ali, met with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, in Baku to explore ways to deepen diplomatic ties and broaden cooperation across key sectors.

Istanbul (HOL) — Somali Minister of Defense Ahmed Moallin Fiqi, attending the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul, held a bilateral meeting with his Djiboutian counterpart, Minister of Defense Hassan Omar Mohamed.

The standoff continues between the government of the semi-autonomous region of Puntland and the federal government of Somalia over a cargo ship loaded with Turkish weaponry that is being detained. The government of Puntland insists it is investigating the true ownership of the military hardware on the vessel, rejecting the calls by both the federal government of Somalia and Turkey to release the vessel and its cargo.

The Indian Embassy in Thailand has advised its citizens to avoid areas near the Thailand-Cambodia border due to ongoing deadly clashes. Fighting has escalated, involving heavy weaponry and resulting in casualties and mass displacement. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has identified specific restricted zones across seven provinces.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK's Keir Starmer strengthened India-UK ties over 'chai pe charcha' at Chequers after signing the Free Trade Agreement. The leaders displayed a strong rapport during their meeting, with PM Modi emphasizing a robust partnership using cricket analogies. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement was signed by commerce ministers from both nations.

Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav, along with several MPs from INDIA bloc parties, tore placards with SIR written on them and threw them into a dustbin as part of their demonstration on the Parliament premises.

In a significant move, the Indian government has banned 25 Over-the-top (OTT) media platforms for allegedly broadcasting obscene content. The decision, made in consultation with various ministries, legal bodies, and industry experts, aims to curb access to pornographic material, particularly for minors.

[allAfrica] Global efforts have cut under-five deaths, but preventable child mortality remains a major challenge

Footage has captured Jeff Stewart assisting Hampshire police officers in arresting a shoplifter in Southampton on Wednesday, July 23.

The Energy Secretary has announced an increase in taxpayer subsidies for electric cars, electric heating and electricity bills. And he quietly let slip he will raise the amount he pays for wind farms.

Russian Railways’ loading volumes decreased by 9.2% to 89.3 mln tons of cargoes in June