The funds have come as loans to be repaid with the profits from Moscow’s frozen assets Read Full Article at RT.com Read more
Former chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti condemned the decision, saying Kashmiris voted the National Conference (NC) to office in the 2024 assembly elections to safeguard their interests, but the party has instead targeted schools that provided quality education in J&K.
In the 32-second video, Suman speaks about floods that remade lives in Mandi, Dharali, Kedarnath and Katra, her finger pointed, as if addressing not just her peers but the mountain. “Hey manav, sudhar ja, iss laalach ko chhod de; dharti maa ko samaj, prakriti se rishta jod de.” (O human, mend your ways. Cast off this greed. Honour Mother Earth and restore your bond with nature.)
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The Centre has approved negotiations for building six advanced submarines in India with German collaboration under Project 75 India. Mazagaon Dockyards Limited and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems are expected to start negotiations by the end of this month. The submarines will feature Air Independent Propulsion systems, enhancing the Indian Navy's operational readiness in the Indian Ocean region.
India has temporarily halted postal services to the US due to new American customs rules. US-bound air carriers are unable to carry shipments due to a lack of clarity regarding duty collection on goods valued over $100, effective August 29. Letters, documents, and gifts under $100 will still be delivered.
Kiren Rijiju says Prime Narendra Narendra Modi wants no exceptions in the anti-corruption bill. The bill allows removal of officials facing charges. It includes the Prime Minister. Amit Shah introduced the bill in Lok Sabha. PM Modi questions how leaders stay in office after being jailed. Rijiju accuses Rahul Gandhi of working with anti-India forces.
Kamal Hassan, MNM president, reignited the language debate, asserting that individuals shouldn't be compelled to learn additional languages. Speaking at an event, he emphasized his dedication to Tamil, stating it will always be his mother tongue.
The appointment, subject to Senate confirmation, was long overdue and the fact that Gor is a part of Trump’s inner circle should facilitate a candid engagement between the 2 sides on thorny issues like trade, Trump’s handling of Pakistan, immigration and India’s ties with Russia.
The British authorities have reportedly demanded that Beijing explain “greyed out” areas in the layout of the massive compound Read Full Article at RT.com
Republicans in the Texas Senate approved a map backed by President Donald Trump that would give the GOP up to five more U.S. House seats in the midterms.
The ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee provides the first insight on the 33,000 pages of documents the Justice Department gave to Congress.
The freshman Arizona senator is making the rounds on the traditional early presidential circuit with a diagnosis of his party’s problem and a pitch for winning Trump voters.
Police were called just before 7.15am on Thursday morning to Fishponds Park in Surbiton, south-west London .
Police in the St Catherine North Division have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of a man who went missing four days ago. The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Lushane Henry, unemployed, of Church Road...
A 34-year-old St Catherine man was shot dead early Saturday morning during a gun attack at a party in the rural community of Garden Hill. The victim has been identified as Horace 'Monster' Butler, unemployed, of De La Vega City in Spanish Town....
The Kurds, caught up in the violent restructuring of the Middle East, face an uncertain future Read Full Article at RT.com
The funds have come as loans to be repaid with the profits from Moscow’s frozen assets Read Full Article at RT.com
The country is facing a record number of applications from asylum seekers Read Full Article at RT.com
As Europe edges toward recognition of Palestine and Trump shows signs of impatience, Israel’s war risks turning into a lonely fight Read Full Article at RT.com
The US intelligence community has been dotted with “pockets” of deep state actors, DNI boss Tulsi Gabbard has said Read Full Article at RT.com
In Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, a Dalit Superintending Engineer Lal Singh was allegedly attacked in his office. The assault was led by Munna Bahadur Singh and involved caste-based slurs and physical violence. An FIR has been filed, and the Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Parishad Abhiyanta Sangh condemned the incident. They are demanding an Engineer Protection Act.
In Saharanpur, a woman and her daughter were apprehended for allegedly slaughtering a cow at their residence. Acting on information, police raided the house in Dajpura, recovering slaughter equipment and suspected beef remains, which have been sent for testing. While Naseem Qureshi, the homeowner, escaped, authorities are conducting raids to arrest him.
Trinamool Congress has decided against nominating members to the Joint Parliamentary Committee formed to examine controversial bills, deeming it a 'farce.' The party, along with Samajwadi Party, criticizes the committee's structure, alleging it's skewed towards the ruling majority.
Satyan Gajwani highlighted India's strengths—talent, infrastructure, community, and knowledge—as key drivers for long-term growth, emphasizing the nation's ability to turn crises into opportunities. He noted government reforms, a strong domestic market, and decisive leadership, exemplified by Operation Sindoor, positioning India as a responsible and ambitious global player.
Vanuatu’s media industry has received a boost with the donation of premium photo and video equipment aimed at strengthening the work of local journalists in news reporting.
The Government of Vanuatu is launching its National Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism/Combating the Financing of Proliferation (AML/CTF/CPF) Strategy, National Risk Assessment (NRA), and the Mutual Evaluation Technical Team (METT).
The Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) has issued a nationwide call for all teachers in government schools to stay away from classrooms at the start of Term 3, 2025.
The national Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was informed that members of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission and related programmes have already received payment of VT6.2 million, after completing their investigations and submitting their final…
Vanuatu-based Catholic Marist priest Father Lolesio Tupa of Nambatu Catholic Church has been suspended from his pastoral duties following a complaint by his former cook, Carmen Molves, who accused him of having an intimate relationship with Joset Malbaus, a 53-year-old…
After Texas and California, the legislative action in a nationwide redistricting battle is set to move to Missouri and three other Republican-led states.
The Reykjavík Marathon’s fundraising record is expected to be broken today, with around 250 million ISK already collected for charity.
Russian air defense systems have intercepted four guided aerial bombs and 160 fixed-wing drones over the past 24 hours
Earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the United States would discuss with Russia security guarantees for Ukraine that would be acceptable to Moscow
