In an 'X' post, PM Modi stated that it reflected the prominent role being played by women across education, healthcare, sanitation, housing, sports, science and governance. He further stressed that the efforts being made to ensure women's empowerment are deeply rooted and have helped create an environment where women can realise their full potential and contribute even more strongly to nation-building.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is protesting nationwide, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities. They unveiled a five-point manifesto seeking compensation for affected students, swift backup exams, physical answer sheet evaluation, automatic age relaxation, and tech audits. The CJP plans a Delhi protest on June 20 if demands aren't met.

As the Amarnath Yatra approaches its kickoff date of July 3, Union Home Minister Amit Shah gathered key figures, such as the Army Chief and NSA, to strategize on a fortified security framework.

Jaishankar criticized Western nations' double standards on sanctions, particularly regarding India's purchase of Russian oil. He highlighted that the US itself encouraged India to buy Russian crude to stabilize global markets, emphasizing India's decisions are driven by affordability and availability, not geopolitics. Jaishankar pointed out the inconsistent application of sanctions, urging a pragmatic approach.

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The diplomat added that Moscow hopes this will happen «sooner or later»

Before our eyes, a more complex, diverse and, one would like to believe, more just international order is taking shape, Oleg Stepanov said

Republic Head Rustam Minnikhanov noted that Tatarstan Prime Minister Alexey Pesoshin had left for the Zakamsky region

Despite unprecedented challenges, Russia continues to develop dynamically, Oleg Stepanov said

[allAfrica] Flood-Hit Western Cape Faces Long Recovery

[HRW] Conduct Rigorous Due Diligence; Maintain Gertler Sanctions

[New Times] The Rwandan government has dismissed allegations contained in a new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, accusing the organization of selective scrutiny that downplays abuses by Congolese forces and their allies while targeting Rwanda and the M23.

Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon finished second and third, respectively

The Russian diplomat called the US president «a man and a politician who knows how to surprise»

The diplomat said that American President Donald Trump has the potential to make a breakthrough decision in developing the relations

[RFI] As a deadly outbreak of Ebola continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo and the wider Great Lakes region, the European Union has pledged €170m towards the health and humanitarian response. Hadja Lahbib, the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, spoke to RFI on her return from Bunia in eastern DRC, the centre of the outbreak.

[Dabanga] El Obeid / Delling / Kadugli / Sudri Locality / Kh -- The Emergency Lawyers Group and local sources say drone attacks across Sudan killed at least 30 civilians and five soldiers this week, with the deadliest strikes hitting El Obeid in North Kordofan, where the civilian death toll has risen to 23.

[RFI] For almost a decade, an Islamist group has terrorised Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado. Despite vast reserves of rubies, timber and natural gas, the region remains the country's poorest. This first instalment of Mozambique Exposed - an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories to which RFI contributed - examines how exploitation of the region's wealth, corruption and alleged abuses by security forces helped fuel the insurgency.

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Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon finished second and third, respectively

A German model missing for almost 11 years has been named in the Epstein files, heightening her family's fears about her fate. 

In particular, the US president spoke to the leaders of Israel, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait

The US president said that Iranian authorities want to sign the deal «as much as I do, or more»

Two civilians were wounded

The goals were scored by Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez

The official added that Russia welcomes the constructive and pragmatic approach of the current US administration to restoring relations

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Polish officials have urged the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia to rename a street honoring WWII-era Nazi collaborator Stepan Bandera Read Full Article at RT.com