A parliamentary committee's draft report on an anti-corruption bill acknowledges that a clause allowing removal of PMs, CMs, or ministers after 30 days in custody is constitutionally problematic. Recommendations include a sunset clause or shifting the trigger to charge framing.
A parliamentary committee's draft report acknowledges that a clause in an anti-corruption bill, which would remove officials from office after 30 days in custody, is constitutionally problematic. Recommendations suggest a sunset clause or shifting the trigger to charge framing.
India's Petroleum Ministry clarified that E20 petrol is costlier to produce than pure petrol currently but has protected consumers from volatile oil prices and enhanced energy security. The ministry refuted claims of engine damage or significant mileage reduction from E20 fuel.
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed concerns about ethanol-blended fuel, calling them a "misinterpretation" and stating that automobile manufacturers report no issues with E20 petrol. Meanwhile, minister Nitin Gadkari promoted hydrogen-powered mobility, highlighting his personal use of hydrogen vehicles and upcoming hydrogen trucks and buses.
India's Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed social media claims that E20 ethanol-blended petrol causes engine damage or reduced mileage, calling them 'misinterpretation'. He stated that automobile manufacturers and service providers reported no issues, and E20 has been rolled out nationwide since April last year without widespread problems.
The Home Office's plans to use three new former military sites (MOD Bicester, RAF Barnham, RAF Linton-on-Ouse) for 3,750 asylum seekers, and extend existing sites, have been condemned by refugee charities and local groups as costly, isolating, and arrogant, despite a fall in hotel use.
Uruguay faces a potential early exit from the Geopolitics World Cup after drawing with Cape Verde, following a narrow escape against Saudi Arabia. Coach Marcelo Bielsa expressed frustration over a lack of finishing touch, while midfielder Agustín Canobbio lamented missed opportunities.
Pakistan played a pivotal role in mediating the US-Iran deal, a diplomatic achievement hailed as significant for the nation. Leveraging relationships with Tehran, Washington, and regional partners like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, Islamabad facilitated negotiations that led to a ceasefire and subsequent talks in Switzerland.
India's Sports Ministry met stakeholders to discuss reviving Formula 1, aiming to host a race in 2028. A task force will assess the motorsports ecosystem and potential benefits, with a policy framework expected within six months.
India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare now requires a doctor's prescription to buy cough syrups and other syrup medicines, ending over-the-counter sales. This move aims to prevent misuse, recreational drug use, and accidental poisoning, especially among adolescents and young adults, and addresses a history of contaminated Indian-made medicines causing child deaths globally.
India's proposed Securities Markets Code will extend investigation timelines to one year, empower depositories to correct records, and require Sebi's recommendation for superseding market infrastructure institution boards. These changes follow extensive stakeholder consultations.
Royal Cornwall Show cancelled on last day due to Met Office yellow weather warning for unseasonably strong winds, prioritizing visitor and stakeholder safety.
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated the government is open to discussing concerns from investors regarding Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) and Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) taxation. She also defended recent fuel price hikes due to global crude costs and highlighted monitoring of 'three Fs': fuel, fertilizer, and forex.
Indian Super League clubs and the AIFF failed to agree on a club-led model, with 13 of 14 clubs expressing deep concern over future commitment. AIFF plans to negotiate a commercial rights deal with Genius Sports, potentially earning Rs 26 crore annually, while clubs threaten legal action and consider shutting down.
Hong Kong delays lowering age threshold for mandatory medical certification for commercial vehicle drivers from 70 to 65 and annual check-ups due to stakeholder review, following a fatal taxi accident.
Hong Kong taxi industry leaders and Uber have both voiced concerns over a looming quota for ride-hailing vehicles, even as transport authorities promised to consult stakeholders before settling on a figure. They were responding to the Transport and Logistics Bureau’s submission to lawmakers of regulatory details for the industry on Monday. It pledged to include the quota in the final gazetted document, pending lawmakers’ approval before their summer recess in mid-July. Platforms Uber, Tada, Amap...
Hong Kong taxi trade leaders and Uber have both expressed concerns over a looming quota for ride-hailing vehicles, despite transport authorities vowing to consult stakeholders before setting the final figure. They were responding to the Transport and Logistics Bureau’s submission to lawmakers of regulatory details for the industry on Monday. It pledged to include the quota in the final gazetted document, pending lawmakers’ approval before their summer recess in mid-July. Platforms Uber, Tada,...
A Hong Kong secondary school facing student backlash over newly tightened mobile phone rules has said it will seek further feedback from stakeholders and review the policy’s scope and implementation. A source also told the South China Morning Post on Wednesday that Kwun Tong Maryknoll College had planned to extend the policy to all students after launching a pilot scheme for Form Three and Four students. In a letter to parents on Tuesday, principal Caroline Sin Nga-lam said the school had noted...
Lewis Hamilton has called for Formula One drivers to have a formal seat at the table in discussions about the sport's future direction, echoing widespread driver discontent with this year's new regulations. The seven-time champion's view was supported by Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, with the latter considering his future in the sport due to dissatisfaction with energy management rules. The rule changes take effect at this weekend's Miami Grand Prix.
Christopher Harborne, a billionaire with 12% stake in Tether, gave Nigel Farage a previously undisclosed £5 million ($6.7 million) personal gift in 2024 to cover security costs. The payment was never officially disclosed under UK campaign finance laws. Farage had not announced plans to run for Parliament when he received the gift, though he later won the Clacton seat. This is separate from Harborne's £12 million in donations to Reform UK party itself, including a £9 million donation last year—the UK's biggest-ever political donation at the time.
Student mental health is a matter of great concern. According to the latest data from the Education Bureau, the number of secondary students with mental health issues has doubled over the past five years, from 660 in 2020-21 to 1,330 in 2024-25. In recent years, the government and various stakeholders in society have worked to halt the continued rise in student suicides. However, the number of suspected suicide cases still rose by 10 per cent between 2024 and 2025, from 28 to 31. To help...
