The Trinamool Congress has criticized the appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal as West Bengal's Chief Secretary by the new BJP government. The party labeled the move "shameless," questioning the neutrality of the election process after Agarwal oversaw the recent Assembly elections.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust accepted resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra due to a donation theft scandal. Krishna Mohan appointed interim general secretary. A search committee formed to find a CEO.
The Bengal government's Akansha housing scheme provides subsidized, no-profit-no-loss flats to state employees facing financial constraints. The lottery-based scheme offers various flat categories based on grade pay, free government land, and low-interest loans, aiming to facilitate homeownership and eliminate private market exploitation.
A Special Investigation Team found employees allegedly concealing cash during Ram temple donation counting, flagging systematic irregularities and severe security lapses. The trust accepted resignations and appointed an interim general secretary, with further legal action pending.
Cuba's national power grid collapsed Monday, plunging around 10 million people into darkness. The nationwide blackout exacerbates the island's ongoing energy crisis, marked by frequent outages due to aging infrastructure and fuel shortages, with the government blaming US sanctions.
President Trump expressed optimism that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine are progressing, stating that both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy desire a resolution. Trump plans to meet Zelenskyy in Turkey to push for an end to the conflict.
Spain and Portugal, two top-five FIFA ranked teams, meet in a rare World Cup clash before the quarterfinals. Spain's manager Luis de la Fuente boasts a flawless record, while Mikel Oyarzabal eyes David Villa's scoring record. The match is a rematch of the 2025 UEFA Nations League final.
