Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal will embark on a three-day visit to Gujarat today, where he is scheduled to participate in multiple programs across the state.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta stated that tackling the city's pollution crisis will require 27 months, blaming previous governments for inaction. Her comments followed protests demanding urgent measures against an "air emergency.

India is actively pursuing a decolonisation agenda, moving beyond English's historical dominance. This initiative, championed by PM Modi, aims to revive indigenous knowledge systems and promote regional languages in education and governance. While fostering national pride, concerns remain about potential Hindi imposition over linguistic diversity, sparking a crucial national dialogue.

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra criticized Sonia Gandhi, alleging the Congress party sidelined leaders like Patel and Bose while claiming to protect Nehru's legacy. Patra asserted that Ambedkar, not Nehru, was the architect of India's Constitution and questioned the Gandhi family's contribution to the freedom struggle, linking it to the National Herald case.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India's armed forces showed restraint during Operation Sindoor but possess the capability for a stronger response if needed. He highlighted the operation's success, attributing it to excellent coordination between forces, administration, and border residents, underscoring the vital role of enhanced border connectivity in national security and economic growth.

Regular train services on the MRT's East-West Line (EWL) will resume from the start of passenger services on Monday (Dec 8), a day ahead of schedule, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA). In a Facebook post on Dec 7, LTA said that they have completed comprehensive testing, including safety and ultrasonic checks on the tracks, power supply, and train signalling systems. The checks and tests follow works over last weekend to remove the existing track, including trackside components, and laying new tracks to connect the EWL to the new East Coast Integrated Depot. Works had originally been planned to be completed by Monday, with normal services resuming by Dec 9. 

European leaders fear Trump may cut a deal with Russia and leave Ukraine without US support, the news outlet has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

EU foreign affairs chief Kallas has said the US remains the bloc’s top ally despite its new strategy paper criticizing Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

LAURA WINDSOR: If you find yourself watching the Duchess of Sussex's Christmas edition of With Love, Meghan, please don't let it be a lesson in how to treat your guests this festive season.

[allAfrica] Beninese soldiers appeared on public television early Sunday morning to announce that they had ''removed from office'' Patrice Talon, the head of state.

A judge is pausing access to evidence taken from the former FBI director’s lawyer and friend Daniel Richman amid accusations that it was retained illegally.

The president, who has fired the center’s leaders and changed its programming, basked in applause from allies Saturday.

Latinos describe being detained and assaulted by officers who want to know: “Where were you born?”

Malawians are sinking deeper into an unprecedented cost-of-living crisis as newly revised taxes collide with stagnant wages, leaving millions trapped between shrinking incomes and runaway prices of basic necessities. The latest tax adjustments have reignited urgent calls for a minimum wage review, with economic justice advocates warning that workers are now being taxed into deeper […] The post Tax Hikes Push Malawians Deeper into Poverty as Wages Collapse Under Rising Cost of Living appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s creative sector received a major boost this week with the official launch of Creative DNA Malawi, an initiative aimed at elevating local fashion talent. The project, initiated by renowned designer Lily Alfonso, seeks to highlight Malawi’s cultural heritage through contemporary fashion while providing opportunities for emerging designers to shine. Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah […] The post Malawi’s Designers Take Center Stage as Creative DNA Malawi Launches with VP Ansah appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A fierce political storm is brewing at the heart of Malawi’s local governance system as Members of Parliament (MPs) have moved to investigate the legal standing of the Malawi Local Government Association (Malga), raising explosive questions over whether the powerful body is operating outside the Constitution and the law. The confrontation played out in Parliament […] The post Is Malga Operating Illegally? MPs Move In as Cold War Over Power and CDF Explodes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka has outlined sweeping fee reforms as part of the government’s plan to roll out the Free Secondary Education Policy, setting clear timelines for the abolition of various charges in public secondary schools. Presenting a ministerial statement in Parliament on Friday, Msaka announced that examination and identity card […] The post Government Unveils Key Fee Changes Under Free Secondary Education Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Airlines has landed itself in yet another embarrassing scandal after overbooking a Lilongwe-bound flight and leaving at least 15 paying passengers stranded at Bakili Muluzi International Airport this morning—without warning, apology, or a shred of professionalism. Passengers booked on Flight ET 43, scheduled to depart Blantyre at 9:10am, were stunned to be told at […] The post Shame at the Skies: Malawi Airlines Overbooks Flight, Dumps 15 Passengers Without Warning! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In recent years, changes in lifestyle and the growing use of digital services have transformed the way people look at purchasing insurance. Visiting insurance offices in person, spending a significant amount of time comparing prices, and lacking transparent information about coverage were among the challenges many policyholders previously faced. In this context, online platforms have been able to simplify and make the insurance purchasing process more accessible.

Passengers on a Pasir Ris-bound train on the MRT's East-West Line (EWL) were evacuated on Friday (Dec 5) after smoke was found emitting from a passenger's power bank.The incident was posted on XiaoHongShu by a user surnamed Liu. According to Liu, the train was at Tanjong Pagar MRT station when a passenger's power bank started to emit smoke.The commuter added that there were no flames or explosions.Another passenger pressed the emergency communication button and staff arrived swiftly to assist with the evacuation, with a new train arriving within five minutes of the incident.Liu shared that the incident was a «rare sight». It was also the first time Liu had witnessed the emergency communication button being activated. The commuter praised SMRT: «Accidents are inevitable but it matters that they were able to handle the incident swiftly and efficiently. The passengers also did not panic.»Responding to AsiaOne's queries, SMRT Trains President Lam Sheau Kai said that station staff responded immediately after the emergency communication button was activated on the train.

SINGAPORE - The police have issued 121 prohibition of disposal orders against vehicles registered under SRS Auto amid a multi-agency probe into possible money laundering activities in the car leasing business.The order blocks the sale and transfer of vehicles owned by the car leasing firm.Investigations had started in 2024, after police received financial intelligence from the Suspicious Transaction Reporting Office regarding Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi and his associates.The 38-year-old tycoon, who chairs real estate and financial services conglomerate Prince Group, was later indicted in the US on Oct 14, 2025, over alleged wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, and for allegedly directing the operation of forced-labour scam compounds in Cambodia.The probe in Singapore involves the police and member agencies of the Anti-Money Laundering Case Coordination and Collaboration Network, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and intelligence agencies.The Straits Times understands that police investigators are speaking to a number of industry insiders, including Ms Chen Xiaoxuan.

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Elon Musk said the EU should be dissolved after Brussels fined X for non-compliance with the Digital Services Act Read Full Article at RT.com

The IAEA has warned that Chernobyl’s protective dome has lost its main radiation containment function after a drone strike Read Full Article at RT.com

In a recent statement, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reassured stakeholders that it has not ceased funding for renewable energy projects. Instead, it provided lenders with crucial data on domestic solar manufacturing capacity. This initiative is designed to empower smarter investment choices throughout the solar industry.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu countered Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the IndiGo crisis, asserting the government champions aviation competition to welcome new airlines and expand fleets. He highlighted recent legislation to reduce aircraft leasing costs, emphasizing the issue's public, not political, nature. Gandhi had blamed the government's 'monopoly model' for passenger woes.

Organiser Taher Shah boasts he has helped thousands with no experience to rake in hundreds of pounds an hour on emergency call-outs after £395 'training'.

When Prince William becomes King, it is understood that he will scrap an outdated ceremony which involves handing out 'joke' £5 presents in strict order of royal seniority.

The Albatross File — created, named and kept by Singapore's first Defence Minister Dr Goh Keng Swee — sheds new and never before published insights on the story of Singapore's separation from Malaysia on Aug 9, 1965.It contains cabinet papers, conversation records and handwritten notes detailing vividly, a «dramatic, blow-by-blow record» of how Singapore came to separate from Malaysia. Speaking at the launch of the Albatross File exhibition and a 488-page book titled The Albatross File: Inside Separation at the National Library along Victoria Street on Sunday (Dec 7), Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he decided, when he was prime minister, to declassify and publish the file. SM Lee said he also asked for the file to be published alongside relevant extracts from the oral histories of key participants involved in the separation, to bring together and put on public record a «full documented account» of the separation, which he describes as «a seminal event» in Singapore's independence journey. 

Two Gojek passengers who identified themselves as doctors have received praise for stopping to help the victim of a fatal accident after their driver drove past the scene.In a dashcam video shared in the Facebook group SG Road Vigilante on Saturday (Dec 6), paramedics can be seen attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation on an individual laying on the road. A motorcycle can be seen laying on the side of the road.The two passengers can be heard in the video stating that they are doctors and able to help the victim. The driver then stops the car and allows them to do so.According to the caption, the video was allegedly provided by a Gojek driver, who was ferrying the two individuals from Tan Tock Seng Hospital to Bukit Batok.«[I would] like to compliment two doctors from TTSH,» the caption wrote. «It was close to 12 midnight and despite a tiring day at work, both doctors without any hesitation identify themselves as doctors and volunteered in helping.»The video has since received around 130,000 views and 1,600 reactions.