Bihar's electoral roll revision sparks political debate before upcoming elections, with opposition questioning document requirements and timing. The Election Commission aims to eliminate duplicate voters, requiring proof of residency. While Aadhaar is excluded due to illegal immigration concerns, various government-issued documents are accepted. Opposition parties argue that many lack the required documents, citing land ownership issues.
Ram Madhav emphasises India's need to reorient its focus towards its neighborhood and the Global South amidst global turmoil. He advocates for prioritising technology and economic growth, aiming for 9-10% sustained growth, and capitalising on defense manufacturing. Madhav also highlights the importance of 'Brand Bharat,' promoting Indian values like democracy and consensus-driven governance, or 'dharmocracy,' on the global stage.
An auxiliary police officer who was tasked to issue weapons at the airport playfully threw a bullet in the air, loaded it into a revolver and accidentally discharged a round into a countertop.Fortunately, one of his colleagues, who was standing in front of him, was not injured.On July 7, Muhammad Mukhlis Kamis, 39, pleaded guilty to committing a rash act endangering personal safety and was sentenced to two months’ jail.Mukhlis was employed as an auxiliary police officer with Sats Security Services and held the rank of sergeant at the subsidiary of the cargo handler.He was deployed as an armourer for five years before the incident in November 2023.On the morning of Nov 22 that year, Mukhlis was at the Sats Auxiliary Police Armoury at the Singapore Air Freight Terminal Core C Building when another officer, Corporal Zulkarnaen Ramli, went to the armoury to withdraw his equipment and firearms.Cpl Zulkarnaen was supposed to be issued with one Taurus revolver, 10 rounds of 0.38mm ammunition, one extendable baton and one handcuff.However, Mukhlis issued nine rounds of 0.38mm ammunition instead of 10.
SINGAPORE — The Reform Party (RP) will withdraw from the People's Alliance for Reform (PAR), leaving the opposition group with two of its four founding members.The People's Power Party (PPP) did the same in February ahead of the general election on May 3, while the Peoples Voice (PV) and Democratic Progressive Party remain.RP secretary-general Kenneth Jeyaretnam announced his party's resignation, which takes effect at the end of July, in a post on the party’s Facebook page on Monday (July 7).«We thank Lim Tean for his leadership and wish him and the other remaining parties in PAR all the best in the future,» he said, referring to Mr Lim, secretary-general of PV and the PAR.Mr Jeyaretnam was the chairman of the alliance.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the armed forces' bravery during Operation Sindoor, emphasizing India's need for constant preparedness amidst global uncertainties. He highlighted the rising global demand for Indian-made weapons and the economic impact of defence spending, urging the Defence Accounts Department to facilitate defence sector growth.
Une trentaine d'élèves et autant de professeurs du lycée Samuel Raapoto sont testés, après la découverte d'au moins un cas de tuberculose au sein de l'établissement.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been pictured for the first time since opting not to attend the funeral of Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away following a traffic accident last week.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has mandated smartphone makers to allow full functionality of the national RuStore app on their devices Read Full Article at RT.com
US President Donald Trump has unveiled major new tariffs on America’s closest allies in Asia Read Full Article at RT.com
The Indo-Russian joint venture to manufacture Kamov helicopters in India is facing significant delays due to the Ukraine war, Western sanctions, and supply chain disruptions. HAL is awaiting certification status from the Russians before making further decisions. Consequently, HAL is shifting its focus towards indigenous helicopter platforms like LUH, LCH, and IMRH, with production centralized at the Tumakuru facility.
India's drug regulatory body, CDSCO, advises flushing 17 specific drugs, including painkillers and anti-anxiety medications, down the sink if unused or expired due to potential harm. For other medications, they recommend scientific disposal through 'drug take back' initiatives to prevent environmental pollution. Studies reveal that improper disposal leads to drug presence in water sources, contributing to multi-drug resistant pathogens.
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai expressed concern over the forgotten principle of 'bail is the rule, jail is the exception,' despite judicial integration. He highlighted his efforts in 2024 to reestablish this principle while granting bail in cases like Prabir Purkayastha, Manish Sisodia and Kavita vs ED.
Pro-Khalistan terrorist Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, a key operative for the ISI, is expected to be extradited from the US to India soon after his arrest in California. Accused of orchestrating grenade attacks and terror activities in Punjab, Passia faces charges related to targeting law enforcement, sacred sites, and prominent figures.
PM Narendra Modi urged Brics nations to secure critical mineral and tech supply chains. He wants to prevent any single country from weaponizing these resources. This call happened amidst concerns about China's dominance. Modi also suggested strengthening the Brics New Development Bank. He emphasized responsible AI development and global standards for digital content authenticity.
According to the sources, Israel and Hamas have held one round of indirect talks on Monday and are expected to continue later in the day.
Earlier reports put the number of detainees at 37
In the early morning hours of June 13, Israel launched a military operation against Iran
Sources didn't give any further details
The 67-point document was drafted by Germany, Ireland and Sweden and received 116 yes votes
NATO’s 5% defense spending goal encourages war and neglects development, Brazilian President Lula da Silva said Read Full Article at RT.com
Food insecurity in the country has nearly doubled since 2021, with recent federal aid cuts expected to worsen the crisis Read Full Article at RT.com
Kiev has asked Berlin to provide hundreds of air-defense missiles, armored vehicles and jammers worth billions of euros, Bild has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Sanctions have accelerated the economic bloc’s push for financial independence, Anton Siluanov has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
