Shiromani Akali Dal leader Dalvir Singh Kala was shot and injured by an assailant. The incident occurred in Punjab's Mansa district on Monday evening. Kala, a former Zila Parishad member, was attacked near his shop. Police are investigating the shooting and examining CCTV footage. Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the motorcycle-borne attacker.
The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (CFR), solemnly proclaimed in Nice in 2000, became legally binding on 1 December 2009, when the Treaty of Lisbon granted it the same legal status as the EU Treaties. Its provisions are addressed to the EU institutions and Member States when implementing EU law. A key feature of the Charter is the distinction, drawn in Articles 51 and 52, between two categories of guarantee: rights and principles. According to the distinction drawn by the Charter itself, rights may, where sufficiently clear, precise and unconditional, confer directly enforceable subjective entitlements on individuals, who may invoke them before the courts. By contrast, Charter principles cannot generate individually enforceable claims; they bind the EU and its Member States to pursue certain objectives through legislation and executive action and may be relied upon before the courts only as standards for interpreting and reviewing such implementing measures. This distinction made by the drafters of the Charter was intended as a political compromise on economic, social and cultural rights. The terminology chosen for these purposes reflects broader jurisprudential categories. Rights (subjective rights, rights-claims) are understood as legally protected and judicially enforceable entitlements, with duties as their corollaries. Principles are understood as legal norms that can be fulfilled to a greater or lesser degree or as optimisation directives and are subject to balancing against competing considerations. The Charter does not exhaustively identify which of its provisions contain rights and which contain principles. Despite the importance of this distinction in the Charter, its wording is not conclusive as to whether a given provision contains a right, a principle, or both. It was the intent of the drafters to leave this to the Member States' courts under the guidance of the Court of Justice of the EU. Although the Charter formally distinguishes between rights and principles, this briefing argues that, in practice, the legal significance of that distinction largely turns on whether a given Charter guarantee is capable of producing direct effect. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
The EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is the core component of Next Generation EU (NGEU). By promoting the sustainable and inclusive recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic that ensures the green and digital transitions make progress, the RRF is consistent with the European Commission's priorities. Belgium's initial maximum contribution to finance its national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP) was set to €5 924 million in grants. The amount was updated in June 2022 and reduced to €4 523 million. In addition, the non-repayable allocation for the REPowerEU chapter to reinforce the NRRP's energy dimension was set at €281 million. Belgium also submitted a reasoned request to transfer part of its allocation from the resources of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve to the RRF (€228 million). Finally, Belgium requested a loan support of €264 million. Following the Belgian NRRP's first revision, the overall EU financial contribution thus stood at €5 298 million, which represented 0.7 % of the entire RRF, and 1.1 % of Belgium's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019. The Council approved Belgium's latest amended NRRP on 12 June 2026. It previously approved one revision each in 2023 and 2024, and five revisions in 2025. In November 2025, the total EU contribution was revised to €5 264 million following the decommitment of part of the loans. Belgium has received €3 070 million including pre-financing so far (58.3 % of its allocation, below the EU average of 74.3 %). The European Commission is currently assessing two payment requests. The deadlines for Belgium to meet the remaining milestones and targets and to submit the final payment request are 31 August and 30 September 2026 respectively. The European Parliament was a major advocate of the common EU recovery instrument; it participates in interinstitutional forums for cooperation and discussion on RRF implementation and scrutinises the Commission's work. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Fourth edition. The 'NGEU delivery' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the lifecycle of the plans. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
The closing ceremony was held at the Qingdao Naval Base of the People's Liberation Army
Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov met with Mohsen Paknejad, Iran's Oil Minister and co-chair of the intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation, as well as Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi
The document takes effect upon publication and supersedes the previous circular dated July 13
The bodies of 15 Indian tourists who died in a boat accident in Vietnam were flown to India on Monday Read Full Article at RT.com
A deadly fire in a Bangkok bar has killed at least 28 people and left 25 critically injured Read Full Article at RT.com
Three men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, with another eight detained under the Terrorism Act 2000. A woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Footage shows a group of armed officers descending on the 28-year-old suspect's property in Rotherham on Saturday, pushing wheelie bins out the way to access the front door.
Dans peu de temps, les Enseignants-chercheurs et Chercheurs de cet établissement passeront à la caisse . Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a débloqué une somme de 700 millions de FCFA pour le paiement de leurs primes de vacations et heures supplémentaires. Ce lundi 13 juillet 2026, le Ministre de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche scientifique, Porte-Parole du Gouvernement, Pr Charles Edgar Mombo, est revenu sur (...) - ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
The six people who were accused of stealing approximately $9 million worth of goods from a GraceKennedy complex in St Catherine were freed in the parish court on Friday after the case was dismissed for want of prosecution.
Growth of approximately 40,000 bpd is expected in OECD countries, while non-OECD countries are projected to see an increase of around 0.74 million bpd
The ministry said the focus of the meeting was the unacceptability of growing support to the Kiev regime
The MOEX Index gained 0.87% to close at 2,164.42 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index rose 0.93% to 889.88 points
The parties also discussed the advancement in preparing bilateral cooperation agreements
The decision will come into effect on July 28
The BJP is raising eyebrows over Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's absence from Wayanad following a landslide, labeling them as part-time politicians and political tourists. Wayanad is crucial for the Gandhis, as it has been a significant political stronghold for Rahul. Meanwhile, Rahul has not been seen publicly for almost three weeks. In response, Congress defends their leaders, stating their absence helps maintain the focus on relief operations.
In The Hound of the Baskervilles, the members of the Devonian constabulary are depicted as well-meaning but rather out of their depth compared with Sherlock Holmes.
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has confirmed it is now leading the investigation into the death of the 78-year-old former minister in Devon last week.
The Athlone Castle, which was launched in 1935, was destroyed after encountering engine failure when taking a party of eight-year-olds on a trip around West Bay in Dorset.
The president recommended that South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster select Darline Graham Nordone to serve into January. Her brother died suddenly amid a campaign for a fifth term.
Privately owned companies are rapidly raising their share in the country’s defense manufacturing, RT India reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any Ukrainian strike on Russian territory will be met with a far more powerful response Read Full Article at RT.com
Environment Canada heat warnings are in place from the southeastern corner of Saskatchewan to the western edges of Quebec.
A Delhi court convicted former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and others for murder. The court found Hussain guilty of murder and rioting charges related to the 2020 riots. Nazim, Kashim, Anas, and Javed were also convicted for murder and other offenses. The court acquitted six other individuals accused in the case. Arguments on the quantum of sentence will be heard later.
The Indian Army has requested organic pulses for its personnel, initiating a pilot program. Government cooperatives Nafed and NCCF will identify sources and manage the supply chain. This move aims to encourage farmers to produce organic pulses with assured demand. Organic pulses offer health benefits and require careful handling and certification. The pilot program will establish an institutional requirement for sustainable nutrition within the force.
The mortal remains of fifteen Indian tourists who died in Vietnam have arrived in Mumbai. State governments will coordinate the transportation of bodies to their final destinations. Vietnamese authorities and citizens provided significant support following the tragic boat accident. Sixteen rescued Indian tourists have already returned to India safely. One injured Indian national remains hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City.
