In Zemithang, Arunachal Pradesh, prayers marked the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday near the Gurusheng tree, grown from his staff left in 1959 during his escape from Tibet. Locals believe the staff took root, creating a holy tree that now bears fruit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, recognizing him as a national hero who sacrificed himself for India's unity. BJP President J P Nadda also paid tribute at Parliament. Modi emphasized Mookerjee's ideals are crucial for a developed India. Amit Shah highlighted Mookerjee's dedication to national integrity.

Tensions escalate as China's ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, dismisses the Dalai Lama's declaration regarding his reincarnation and criticizes Union minister Kiren Rijiju's support. Xu asserts that China opposes external interference in the reincarnation process, deeming it an internal affair. He emphasizes that the Chinese government holds the authority over religious status and titles.

CJI B R Gavai, has updated Supreme Court rules to include reservations for SCs, STs, OBCs, the physically challenged, ex-servicemen, and dependents of freedom fighters in direct subordinate staff recruitment. The amendment, gazetted on July 3rd, notably omits reservation for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), despite its constitutional validity being upheld by the Supreme Court in a prior judgment.

Several parties, including the TMC and PUCL, have petitioned the Supreme Court against the Election Commission's special intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls. They argue the revision is illegal and designed to disenfranchise Bihar's migrant workers. The petitioners claim the order unlawfully shifts the burden of proving eligibility onto citizens and excludes commonly accepted identity documents.

We recognize the need to establish a common BRICS database to facilitate access to relevant documents and background information," the declaration says

The BRICS nations reaffirmed their commitment to increasing funding, strengthening governance, promoting solidarity, and enhancing resilience in disaster risk reduction efforts

The IDF stressed that it will continue «to operate to remove any threat to the State of Israel»

The BRICS group believes that the issue of international debt must be addressed comprehensively, taking into account the national laws and domestic procedures of each country

TASS has compiled the key provisions of the declaration

A wanted man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police last night in Bridgeport, Portmore, St Catherine. The police say a firearm was also recovered from the deceased, who has been identified as Oshanie 'Voshy' Davidson,...

The St Catherine mother charged with cruelty to a child after her four-year-old daughter sustained burns from falling into a lit coal stove while she was beating her is to go on trial on October 3. The date was set when the matter was mentioned...

SINGAPORE - Mobile columns – where a country’s military hardware such as tanks are displayed during celebrations such as Singapore’s National Day Parade (NDP) – often attract attention, awe and admiration from members of the public.However, one tank garnered more attention than its operators had bargained for during an NDP National Education show on July 5.While making a right turn outside Parliament House and the Supreme Court, the leopard tank ended up bumping into a nearby traffic light.A video of the accident posted on Facebook page SGRV shows the traffic light slightly askew after the incident.The video, which was posted at about 9.55pm on July 5, garnered 472,000 views within 10 hours. It also amassed 2,400 likes and 738 comments as at 9am on July 6. The NDP, which marks Singapore’s 60 years as an independent nation, will take place at the Padang on Aug 9.In response to queries, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said on July 6 that a Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tank (L2SG) experienced a technical issue at 7.22pm on July 5.

The event brings together some 4,000 participants from 37 countries and international organizations Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia produces three times as much ammunition in three months as the bloc does in a year, the NATO secretary-general has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Human rights activist Craig Murray has claimed a US hedge fund is the real owner of the aircraft that have also been leased out to Israel Read Full Article at RT.com

Generative artificial intelligence spreads across the Global South, and with it spread values, ideals and modes of thinking Read Full Article at RT.com

How Ivan Mazepa ruled like a king, switched sides like a gambler, turned on the Russian Empire – and lived just long enough to regret it Read Full Article at RT.com

At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Modi urged decisive global action against terrorism, condemning the Pahalgam attack as an assault on humanity. He advocated for urgent reforms in international institutions, highlighting the marginalization of the Global South and the need for a new, inclusive global order.

A US State Department official, Bethany Poulos Morrison, met the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala during his 90th birthday celebration, reaffirming US support for Tibetan freedom. Thousands gathered at the Tsuglagkhang temple as global leaders conveyed their well wishes to the Nobel laureate.

X, the social media platform, restored Reuters' official account in India after it was temporarily withheld due to a «legal demand.» The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology clarified that the Indian government had not requested the action. X explained that content is withheld based on valid legal requests, and they are working to resolve the issue.

BRICS nations strongly condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which resulted in 26 fatalities. The joint declaration, issued after the summit in Rio de Janeiro, labelled the attack as criminal and unjustifiable, advocating for united global action to eradicate terrorism in all forms. The bloc reaffirmed its commitment to zero tolerance, denouncing cross-border terrorism, financing, and safe havens, while rejecting double standards in counterterrorism efforts.

A man was injured in an alleged shoot-out with the police in New Harbour Village Phase Three, Old Harbour, St Catherine, this morning. He has been admitted to hospital under police guard. The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has...

Police operatives have launched an intensive investigation into the gun slaying of two men and the injury of another in Ocho Rios, St Ann, last night. Those killed have been identified as 56-year-old painter Paul Brooks, otherwise called '...

Muharram processions in Bihar's Gopalganj and Katihar districts were marred by clashes on Sunday. In Gopalganj's Manjha, a dispute between akharas over stunt performances led to a minor injury. Meanwhile, in Katihar's Naya Tola, stone-pelting and vandalism occurred near a temple during a procession, but authorities quickly brought the situation under control, with no injuries reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, emphasizing India's dedication to enhanced collaboration and fair global progress. The summit, which included new member countries, addressed crucial global issues such as multilateralism, artificial intelligence, and economic resilience. PM Modi engaged with fellow leaders, reaffirming BRICS's potential to foster a more inclusive global future.

Congress has strongly condemned the circulation of a fabricated video that misuses Rahul Gandhi's photograph, falsely depicting it on sanitary pad packets distributed under the Priyadarshini Udaan Yojana in Bihar, leading to the filing of an FIR. This controversy arose shortly after Congress initiated a menstrual hygiene campaign in Bihar, distributing sanitary pads to women, with boxes featuring images of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to promote awareness.

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut faced criticism from the Congress party for her perceived insensitive remarks during a visit to flood-affected areas in her Mandi constituency. The Congress shared a video where Ranaut downplayed disaster relief efforts, stating she lacks an official cabinet.

Aaditya Thackeray downplayed the Hindi vs. Marathi controversy in Maharashtra, attributing it to biased media and concerns about the burden of three languages on young students. He asserted that while Maharashtra embraces diverse languages, insults to Marathi would not be tolerated. Thackeray also criticized the BJP for comparing Maharashtra to terrorists, highlighting the strained relationship between the parties.

Malawi is set to commemorate and celebrate its 61st independence anniversary tomorrow, Sunday, 6th July. Ahead of this event, Botswana’s president who, exudes pan-Africanist aura and spirit has arrived in the country to grace the occasion and is expected to be in Lilongwe until Monday, a day after the event. He has been accompanied by […] The post Khato Cherishes President Boko’s Visit: A Symbol of Unity and Shared Futures in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Trump administration has deported to South Sudan eight migrants who had been held for more than a month by the U.S. at a military base in Djibouti, the Department of Homeland Security said on Saturday, after the migrants lost a last-ditch effort to halt their transfer to the politically unstable country.

Dhusamareb (HOL) — Authorities in Dhusamareb, the administrative capital of Galmudug, have directed all business owners to install CCTV cameras on their premises as part of heightened security efforts in the city.

Republicans spent months selling the bill to themselves. Now they have to talk to a wider audience with many voters saying they don’t know what’s in it.

Miami postponed its 2025 elections. Why did the city do it? The move would schedule city elections to coincide with even-year midterms and presidential elections, but is opposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and others.