A bill to end the shutdown will be taken up by the House this week, but airlines and experts warn that it will take time before operations return to normal. Read more
Russia will transfer two male and two female tigers to Kazakhstan, Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry reported
«On the one hand, nuclear weapons are very good things for peacekeeping in terms of mutual deterrence, but on the other hand, it is even dangerous to speak about that,» Dmitry Peskov said
«Russia’s hostile actions are the main threats to Romania’s national security,» the document states
According to Elnashra, no data on casualties and damage was immediately available
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected a plea to transfer the investigation into senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's suicide to the CBI. The court found no unnecessary delay or laxity in the ongoing probe, noting that 14 individuals have been named as accused and 22 witnesses have been examined.
India has boosted its military strength in eastern Ladakh with the operationalization of the new Nyoma airbase. This strategic move enhances troop and supply movement capabilities. Simultaneously, a large Army exercise, 'Poorvi Prachand Prahar', is underway in Arunachal Pradesh. These developments underscore India's high military readiness along the China frontier.
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission and Rs 20,000 crore in additional collateral-free credit to support exporters facing global trade uncertainty. This six-year mission aims to improve access to credit, address logistics costs, and facilitate market access for labor-intensive sectors like textiles and leather.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over rampant illegal mining in the Aravali range, highlighting its immense damage to the sensitive ecosystem. While reserving verdict on a uniform definition, the court acknowledged the need for sustainable use, with a committee suggesting stringent guidelines for regulated mining alongside conservation efforts.
The rampant corruption in Ukraine is becoming “obvious” even to Kiev’s Western backers, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
A $100-million graft scandal has blown the issue of systemic graft in Zelensky’s Ukraine wide open Read Full Article at RT.com
Venezuela has announced a “massive deployment” of troops in response to the US naval armada approaching its waters Read Full Article at RT.com
Major media players wonder whether a $100 million graft scheme in the vital energy sector might spell the former comedian’s political demise Read Full Article at RT.com
Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament has passed a bill banning LGBTQ and pedophilia promotion in media and online to protect children Read Full Article at RT.com
The Tree for Boston has been felled and the city's mayor, Michelle Wu, was in Lunenburg County for the occasion on Wednesday. As Brett Ruskin reports, the holiday tradition honours the help Boston provided Nova Scotia after the Halifax Explosion of 1917.
A report from Nasittuq Corporation shows an employee working with the logistics company on Brevoort Island was taking photos of a polar bear when a second bear attacked and killed him.
The Milton, Ont., murder trial of a Burlington couple is hearing from the younger brother of a 12-year-old who died while the two were in the process of trying to adopt the boys. Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney have pleaded not guilty in the 2022 death and to other charges.
Police reports of violence against elderly people aged 67 and older have been steadily increasing in recent years. So far this year, 31 cases have been reported — already exceeding the total for all of last year, when there were 18.
Jammu and Kashmir police have intensified operations against terror support networks and the Jamaat-e-Islami, conducting extensive searches and questioning over 500 individuals in Kulgam. This crackdown follows the unearthing of a «white-collar» terror network. Authorities also ordered the attachment of a lawyer's Srinagar home in connection with a 2009 case involving anti-India speeches.
India's cabinet has approved increased royalty rates for graphite, zirconium, caesium, and rubidium to boost domestic mining and production. This move aims to enhance energy and supply chain security amidst a global scramble for critical minerals. The new ad valorem royalty structure, particularly for graphite, is expected to unlock significant mineral resources, including associated critical minerals like lithium.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formed a 31-member parliamentary committee to scrutinize three bills concerning the removal of PMs, CMs, and ministers under arrest for 30 days. Most opposition parties boycotted the panel, citing constitutional and federalism concerns, with only three opposition MPs joining. The bills propose disqualification upon 30 consecutive days of arrest for serious criminal charges.
India has achieved a remarkable 21% drop in TB cases, yet still represents a quarter of global infections. Intensified national efforts have significantly boosted diagnosis and treatment coverage, with success rates now exceeding the global average. This progress, despite the persistent challenge, highlights India's commitment to eradicating the disease.
Just a fortnight before a crucial Budget, Keir Starmer has been plunged deeper into chaos by an extraordinary pre-emptive strike on plotters.
In his view, a full-scale confrontation is brewing between independent anti-corruption agencies and Zelensky’s inner circle, the consequences of which could be severe
The spokesman noted that Russia wants to make quicker progress on settling the conflict and is waiting for the US to demonstrate its readiness
The intergovernmental talks may discuss an agreement on the creation of a free trade zone between India and the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as other key issues of bilateral cooperation, the FIEO chief said
The relevance of such a step is increasing amid inflammatory calls on Georgia coming from outside to use military force to return the ‘breakaway regions,’ as well as NATO’s undisguised plans to ‘develop’ this nation, including conducting drills and other military training activities on its territory," the Russian Foreign Ministry said
It will lead to expanded trade and increased investment on both sides, FIEO Director General and CEO Ajay Sahai noted
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