The NDA's choice of C P Radhakrishnan for vice-president has placed DMK in a dilemma. While rejecting a Tamil Nadu native could be seen as disrespecting Tamil pride, supporting a BJP candidate clashes with DMK's stance against the Centre. AIADMK and BJP leaders are urging DMK to support Radhakrishnan, emphasizing the opportunity for a Tamilian to hold high office.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is actively seeking support for NDA's Vice-Presidential candidate, C P Radhakrishnan, by reaching out to key political figures like M K Stalin and Naveen Patnaik. Devendra Fadnavis has appealed to Maharashtra's regional parties, including Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP, to support Radhakrishnan, highlighting his connection to the state as a voter.

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to dismiss a petition challenging the validity of the previous Maharashtra assembly elections based on alleged bogus voting. The High Court had rejected the plea due to a lack of evidence and the improper filing of a writ petition instead of an election petition.

Mumbai and surrounding areas faced severe disruption due to 500 mm of torrential rain over 84 hours, prompting a red alert and school closures. The heavy downpour led to two deaths, widespread flooding, and significant transportation delays, impacting rail, road, and air travel.

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The US president has set the conditions for a peace deal between Kiev and Moscow ahead of talks with Zelensky and European leaders Read Full Article at RT.com

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Himachal Pradesh experienced a mild tremor in Kangra on Monday night, measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 10 kilometers. This occurred shortly after Assam was hit by its seventh earthquake this month. The Assam quake, with a magnitude of 4.3, struck Nagaon earlier in the day, marking the third tremor in the district this month.

The Election Commission has announced that individuals omitted from Bihar's draft electoral roll, published on August 1, 2025, can submit Form 6 with their Aadhaar card copy by September 1. Objections to ineligible inclusions can be filed in Form 7 by electors of the same constituency.

Maël Nkoghe Abeghe a procédé ce week-end dernier, à la remise, à plus de 71 chefs de villages, regroupements et cantons du département du Haut-Ntem (Minvoul), des drapeaux et tenues d'apparat. Une action qu'il estime être une valeur fondamentale de la république gabonaise. Cultiver et renforcer l'esprit patriotique des populations gabonaises en générale et celles du département du Haut-Ntem en particulier est ce qui motive Maël Nkoghe a offrir à plus 71 chefs de villages, regroupement et (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République, Chef de l'État a reçu ce samedi en audience une délégation conduite par le Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Ministre du Commerce Extérieur des Émirats Arabes Unis. Les échanges ont porté sur le renforcement de la coopération bilatérale et l'exploration de nouveaux partenariats dans les secteurs stratégiques, notamment le pétrole, le gaz, l'énergie, les infrastructures ferroviaires et le développement hôtelier. La (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- In the small Tanzanian village of Mbwewe, Fatuma Saidi Majogo sits on a woven reed mat, surrounded by the dusty ground and traditional huts. She has a basket and crafting materials laid out around her. Her eyes, once clouded by pain and darkness, now sparkle with gratitude as she shares her story.

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TEHRAN – In a farewell ceremony held on Wednesday, August 14, in Tehran, the ministry of health appreciated Jaffar Hussain, the World Health Organization representative, for his efforts and contributions to the development of the country’s health sector.

TEHRAN – Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has said some 800,000 more undocumented Afghan refugees will be sent back to their home country by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2026).

The Ministry of Education has announced a notable improvement in the 2025 Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) examination results, with 122,977 candidates passing out of the 158,451 who sat the exams, translating to an overall pass rate of 77.61%. Breaking down the results by gender, the Ministry revealed that out of 76,916 male candidates, 63,058 […] The post Malawi Records Significant Improvement in 2025 JCE Pass Rates: Ministry Reports 77.61% Overall appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has demanded that the Thyolo District Council immediately halt a controversial land allocation exercise at Nantipwiri, warning of mass resistance if the process goes ahead. In a strongly-worded letter dated 18th August 2025 addressed to District Commissioner Hudson Kuphanga and copied to the Acting Director General […] The post CDEDI Moves to Block ‘Suspicious’ Nantipwiri Land Sale in Thyolo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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