Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday fired six of its employees including five policemen and a schoolteacher on charges of being involved in ‘narco-terrorism’ and other anti-national activities. “They have been dismissed from service in terms of Article 311 of the Constitution of India for their deep involvement in anti-national activities. Their activities … Read more
EPA Ismail Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the inauguration of its new president Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed with a “short-range projectile” fired from outside his guesthouse in Tehran, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says. The paramilitary organisation said the projectile weighed about 7kg (16lbs) and caused a “strong blast”, killing Haniyeh … Read more
The Agnipath Scheme marks a paradigm shift in military recruitment, emphasising the fusion of technical education with military service The rapidly evolving landscape of military technology necessitates an agile and technically proficient force to safeguard national security. The Indian Armed Forces have embarked on a transformative journey with the introduction of the Agnipath Scheme on … Read more
Rebecca Need-Menear John Tothill signed up for a medical trial to fund his show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year When comedian John Tothill set his sights on performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, he knew he would have to take radical action to afford the eye-watering upfront costs. Lured by the prospect of … Read more
Asmaa Tayeh For six years the BBC’s Paul Adams has been in contact with a young graduate in Gaza. Her text messages give a unique insight into the terrors and small triumphs she has experienced during the current conflict, and her fears for the future. My phone lights up. It is Asmaa. “Still alive,” she … Read more
New Delhi –Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today introduces the pinnacle of luxury touring with the arrival of the exclusive Roadmaster Elite in India. A showstopping Roadmaster combining high-end sophistication, upscale fit-and-finish, and world-class touring capabilities. Indian Motorcycle has designed the 2024 Roadmaster Elite to deliver an authentic, custom-inspired paint scheme for riders looking … Read more
BBC Romania has overturned a law banning bear hunting, as their population continues to rise On 9 July, Diana Cazacu, a 19-year-old hiker, was mauled to death by a young female bear in the Bucegi mountains north of Bucharest. In response, the government overturned a 2016 moratorium on bear hunting – and reignited a fierce … Read more
Miss South Africa South African Chidimma Adetshina has faced online abuse with people questioning her nationality When law student Chidimma Adetshina clinched a coveted spot as a Miss South Africa finalist, her triumph unleashed a vicious backlash, unearthing a seam of xenophobia that lies close to the surface for some in the country. The 23-year-old’s … Read more
New Delhi: In a landmark verdict, a seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday okayed sub-classification within the Scheduled Caste and Schedule Tribe communities to provide reservations in jobs and education for the more marginalised sub-sets. The apex court verdict for quotas within the reserved categories sets the ball rolling for the Centre … Read more
Bernadette Emerson Abdullahi Suleman was imprisoned in 2005 for robbery of a laptop A prisoner who has served almost five times his original sentence for a laptop robbery still has no prospect of being released. Abdullahi Suleman, 41, from Cardiff, is still in prison after being handed an Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence in … Read more