Moscow’s envoy to France, Aleksey Meshkov, has responded to the NATO threat to target aircraft that allegedly violate its airspace Read Full Article at RT.com
The Patriotic Electoral Bloc has claimed the pro-Western authorities plan to rig Sunday’s parliamentary election Read Full Article at RT.com
The Election Commission has revised counting rules, mandating that all postal ballots be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPAT counting. This reverses a 2019 change that allowed EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot status. The decision follows objections from the INDIA bloc, which cited instances where victory margins were smaller than the number of postal ballots.
Vkas Sheel, a 1994-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Chhattisgarh's new chief secretary, succeeding Amitabh Jain. The Chhattisgarh government issued the order on Thursday. Sheel, currently an advisor at the Asian Development Bank, previously served as Collector of Raipur and Bilaspur and held key positions in central government, including Additional Secretary for Health and Jal Jeevan Mission.
India's forest cover saw a modest 2.5% increase between 2010-11 and 2021-22, with a significant 22.7% surge in very dense forests, signaling successful conservation. While moderately dense forests declined, open forests also expanded. The government's report highlights improved forest conditions regarding biomass and carbon storage, but warns of regeneration decline and rising fire risks.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has congratulated Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit on his return to active service after being acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. A special NIA court acquitted all seven accused due to the prosecution's failure to establish the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The 2008 Malegaon blast resulted in six deaths and 95 injuries.
S Jaishankar addressed the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, criticizing double standards in energy purchases, particularly regarding Russian oil, and emphasizing the need for dialogue and diplomacy to address global conflicts. He highlighted the impact of conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza on the Global South, urging stronger energy and economic security. Jaishankar stressed the importance of multilateral reforms and combating terrorism.
The former president made the comment in London two days after Trump made an announcement seeking to tie Tylenol to autism.
The Pentagon has summoned military officials from around the world for a gathering in Virginia. Top generals and their staffs don’t know the reason for the meeting.
Trump views the Turkish president as an ally who might serve as a valuable go-between in resolving the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
'Hardworking' teenager Georgia Scarff, 16, had been struggling to cope at £50,000-a-year Royal Hospital School in Holbrook, Suffolk, where she was on a 'watch list'.
Moscow has said American LNG would be much more expensive for European consumers Read Full Article at RT.com
The Office for Students (OfS) found unwanted sexual behaviour is widespread across universities after polling around 52,000 students.
Nathan Blake, 35, received a 'surreal' phone call on August 15 from his mother to say that two officers had delivered the horrific news he was dead.
Borussia Dortmund has denied reports that they've placed social media restrictions on one of their players after he offered his thoughts and prayers to murdered US political pundit, Charlie Kirk.
The idea of a mandatory identification system has long been advocated by Labour as a way to tackle illegal migration.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre on Wednesday condemned what he described as an armed attack on the Wardhiigley district police station in Mogadishu, calling it a failed coup attempt.
Head of the Agroexport federal center Ilya Ilyushin also noted that Russia is gradually diversifying the structure of exports to India
The official euro exchange rate has been lowered by 45 kopecks to 98.1542 rubles
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According to the source, India’s delegation emphasized during trade talks in Washington that the simultaneous cessation of oil supplies from Venezuela, Iran, and Russia, the main oil producers, could lead to a sharp jump in global prices for petroleum products
The European Commission plans to publish a new strategy for Russian tourists visiting the EU by the end of the year, the portal said
SINGAPORE — Two people who were accused of working together with other unknown individuals to cheat three victims of nearly $263,000 in total have walked free after they were given stern warnings.Chinese national Wang Rui, 34 and Malaysian Sau Young Seng, 38, were then granted a discharge amounting to an acquittal.Those given such a discharge cannot be charged again with the same offences.Without disclosing details, the Attorney-General's Chambers responded to queries from The Straits Times in a statement on Sept 24, saying: «After carefully considering the facts and circumstances of the matter, the prosecution directed that stern warnings in lieu of prosecution be issued to both Wang and Sau.»Following the administration of the stern warnings... the prosecution applied for a discharge amounting to an acquittal in relation to the charges against them."District Judge Brenda Tan granted the discharge on Sept 17.Wang and Sau were each handed three cheating charges on Nov 15, 2024.
A 66-year-old man was charged on Thursday (Sept 25) with the alleged murder of his neighbour, a Vietnamese woman, in Yishun.Singaporean Koh Ah Hwee allegedly stabbed 30-year-old Nguyen Phuong Tra outside a unit on the sixth floor of Block 323 Yishun Central on the morning of Sept 24.She died in hospital.The police said in an earlier statement that officers responding to the incident saw one woman and two men lying injured at the corridor when they arrived.Preliminary investigations revealed an altercation had allegedly arose from a noise dispute between Koh and Nguyen's family. The other injured man, aged 33, is Nguyen's husband.[[nid:723075]]According to The Straits Times, Koh had allegedly used a knife to stab the mother-of-two in the chest. Her husband allegedly sustained serious injuries trying to stop the man.The police said Nguyen was unconscious when taken to hospital, where she subsequently died. The two men were conscious when sent to the hospital.
The parcel delivered to Al-Istiqamah Mosque on Wednesday (Sept 24) is «obviously inflammatory», said Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam, after revealing it contained a piece of meat, which seemed to be pork.Speaking to media at the mosque on Thursday afternoon, he said: «We have not confirmed what it is... but at first sight, it appears to be pork.»Regardless what the meat in the parcel was, Shanmugam has condemned the act.«And if it is pork, it is worse,» he said.«Whatever the motive, this is playing with fire. We are treating this matter very seriously, and we will deal firmly with anyone found responsible.»Shanmugam also said that this was not the first time such an incident occurred. «There have been other similar cases recently, at other mosques. Police were already investigating these cases, and in that context, this has happened again,» he said.
The Election Commission of India will streamline postal ballot counting. This initiative aims to reduce delays and enhance clarity. Counting of postal ballots will take precedence over EVM counting. The second last round of EVM counting will start after postal ballot counting finishes. More tables and staff will be available for postal ballot counting.
The firebrand Argentinian leader told the summit that his country's claim to the South Atlantic island was 'legitimate' and 'unrenouncable' - in a move that shocked a former Royal Navy boss.
Debbie Duncan, 57, broke down on BBC Breakfast as she recalled experiencing every mother's worst nightmare when Jay Slater (pictured), 19, vanished in June last year.
The Ukrainian leader has told Axios he would call an election in the event of a truce with Russia, amid concerns he’s becoming authoritarian Read Full Article at RT.com
La vague bleue, portée par le candidat Eugène Boris Elibiyo dans le 2ᵉ arrondissement d'Owendo, continue de s'imposer comme une force politique montante dans les sondages. Plus qu'une dynamique électorale, elle se présente comme une alternative crédible, structurée autour de priorités claires et réalistes, directement inspirées des besoins de la population. La première priorité est celle de l'urbanisation et du cadre de vie. Le constat est largement partagé par les habitants : les (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Across the country, candidates have distanced themselves from their Senate leader amid a growing appetite for newer leaders waging aggressive fights against Trump.
N D Appachan resigned as Wayanad DCC president amid internal conflicts, leaving his fate to the KPCC's decision. This move follows Priyanka Gandhi's constituency visit and a period of factionalism within the Wayanad Congress. The party has also faced controversy due to recent suicides and a suicide attempt linked to local leaders.
The Karnataka High Court has allowed the state's caste survey to proceed. The court mandated that participation must be voluntary. Authorities are barred from disclosing participant data. The survey aims to record the socio-economic status of all castes in Karnataka. The survey experienced a slow start due to technical glitches. Enumerators faced issues with the mobile application and network connectivity.
The sudden demise of businessman Sanjay Kapur has sparked a high-profile inheritance battle in India, involving his widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, his mother, Rani Kapur, and his children with Karisma Kapoor. At stake is Kapur's estimated Rs 30,000 crore estate, leading to legal disputes over a contested will and asset distribution.
