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The documents filed by both sides on the opening day of trial tell two completely different stories and only one can be true
Among the other 61 decisions taken was the allocation of 23,165 crore for the 'Mukhyamantri Vidyut Upbhokta Sahayta Yojana', under which power consumers in the State get 125 units of free electricity every month
After my term as chair ends on May 15, I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to be determined, Mr. Powell told a news conference
King Charles III acknowledged times of great uncertainty as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech to the U.S. Congress that highlighted the bonds between the two countries at a time of political turmoil.
Democrats quickly pivoted to the ballooning costs of the war, the huge drawdown of critical U.S. munitions and the bombing of a school that killed children
As a result of the largest attacks in nearly 15 years, the rebels captured the key town of Kidal in the desert north, and Defence Minister Sadio Camara, seen as the mastermind behind the junta's pivot to Russia, was killed
E-PRAAPTI will provide an Aadhaar-based authentication mechanism through which members can securely access their old EPF account that may not have a UAN linked with it, said an official
Israel must first fully implement the ceasefire in order to move on to negotiations... Israeli attacks cannot continue as they are, Mr. Aoun said in a statement shared by the Presidency.
From exit polls across five States, Phase 2 polling in West Bengal to the UAEs OPEC exit and Rahul Gandhis take on the Great Nicobar project - We bring you the top stories of the day.
With inflation increasing and interest rates skyrocketing, the consequences of Russia's war of choice are also being paid for out of Russian people's pockets, says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen
Officials have cited public security for the new rules, which also forbid bringing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or their core components into Beijing.
My personal relationship with the U.S. President remains good. I simply had doubts from the start about what was begun with the war in Iran. That is why I have made that clear, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
The report said many detainees had been victims of forced disappearances, torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, including forced confessions
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised OPEC+ as an important organisation, especially during the current turmoil on global markets
In 2025, OPEC+ produced nearly 50% of the worlds oil and oil liquids, according to the International Energy Agency
Bongos, rare antelopes known for their striking stripes, have been declared critically endangered due to poaching and diseases
Forty-four were discharged after receiving hospital treatment
The Seoul High Court delivered the ruling in a televised hearing
During her maiden visit to India, Mayor Dame Susan Langley emphasised on the need for both the countries to understand each others markets more strategically
The capsizing of a fishing trawler carrying refugees draws attention to the cost of protracted displacement
Democrats are likely to pivot to the ballooning costs of the Iran war, the huge drawdown of critical U.S. munitions and the bombing of a school that killed children
Brent crude futures for June dipped 1% to $111.25 a barrel, having climbed for the previous seven sessions
The world lost 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of tropical primary rainforest last year down 36% from 2024, said researchers from the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the University of Maryland
If anyone were doing to the United States what we are doing to Cuba, we would definitely regard it as an act of war, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, said in a Senate speech before the vote
This development comes as Anthropic faced a fallout with the Pentagon earlier in the year after the startup refused to remove guardrails against using its AI for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance
We're doing a little Middle East work right now and we're doing very well, U.S. President Donald Trump said at the White House state dinner for Britain's King Charles
The designations were intended to expose and disrupt the mechanisms used by Tehran to receive payment for oil and other commodities and reduce its revenue, Treasury said
They said recent actions by China are an attempt to politicize maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of nations in the hemisphere
CENTCOM said U.S. forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship's voyage would not include an Iranian port call
Even as the King focused on common interests, there were subtle nods at issues that have divided the U.S. and the U.K., particularly when it comes to global affairs
Members of Parliament voted 335 to 223 against a Privileges Committee investigation into whether he had misled the House of Commons over the appointment of disgraced peer Peter Mandelson
Ms. Baerbock cautioned against unilateral use of force while arguing that member states of the UN can mobilise themselves for an institutional action against a state that is accused of genocide by bringing the matter to the UN Security Council
The U.S. should lift its blockade so that Iran can open the Strait of Hormuz
Kyiv and Moscow have stepped up their aerial attacks over recent months, with both sides mainly targeting energy infrastructure
The charity documented several incidents where its clearly identified water trucks and boreholes had been shot at or destroyed
Last year, Mr. Trump designated the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and five other Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmers former chief of staff says that he made a serious mistake by recommending Peter Mandelsons appointment as U.K. ambassador to the United States
Chinas deputy U.N. ambassador Sun Lei called the Japanese remarks unwarranted, saying they completely confound black and white.
The move came after the UAE, a regional business hub and one of Washingtons most important allies, criticised fellow Arab states for not doing enough to protect it from numerous Iranian attacks during the war
Police said that the man was armed with a shotgun and initially opened fire at a social security office in the centre of the Greek capital, wounding an employee
He will be handed over to the Mumbai Police, after which he will be interrogated by several other agencies
U.S., Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear programme as review of atomic treaty begins at UN; Iranian Foreign Minister praises Russia ties, welcomes Moscow's support for diplomacy
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack in a message on the Telegram messaging app
The letter, addressed to Chief Executive Sundar Pichai and signed by workers from Google DeepMind, Cloud, and other divisions, comes as the tech giant is in active negotiations with the U.S. Department of Defence to deploy its flagship Gemini AI model in classified settings
The President has spoken in glowing terms about King Charles, repeatedly referring to the monarch as his friend and a great guy
It is the latest development in an unrelenting scandal that has plagued Mr. Starmer's government for months and led to calls for him to resign
The EU unveiled in March new Made in Europe rules for companies trying to access public funds in strategic sectors including cars, green tech and steel, obliging firms to meet minimum thresholds for EU-made parts
The War Powers Act requires the President to seek authorisation from Congress for the continued use of military force abroad beyond 60 days of such involvement, raising questions over the Trump administrations future course of action in the ongoing military engagement in West Asia
Araghchi said that the trip to Pakistan was a good opportunity to review developments related to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran
U.S. militarys Southern Command said that the boat was operated by Designated Terrorist Organisations and that intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes

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