UK publishers advocate for greater local media support to ensure accountability under Andy Burnham's devolution plans, citing challenges from big tech, misinformation, and limited journalist access, despite a new £12m government fund to address "news deserts."
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey questioned the executive board about the decision to change the national team's jersey to saffron, citing lack of prior consultation. This internal dispute highlights governance issues amid existing harassment allegations against senior officials.
Liberian President Joseph Boakai dismissed a dozen government officials and ordered investigations after two major cocaine seizures, totaling nearly four tonnes, prompted public outcry and demands for tougher action against drug trafficking.
A botched medical exam, a judge's slur, and a satirical movement led by Indian students, including Abhijeet Dipke in Boston, sparked widespread protests forcing India's education minister to resign, puncturing Modi's government hegemony.
The UK's cancellation of a military training exercise in Kenya due to unresolved disagreements over defence arrangements has strained a long-standing defence partnership, highlighting tensions over legal jurisdiction, accountability, and rules governing British forces in Kenya.
Rahul Gandhi wrote to Amit Shah seeking accountability for the police use of force, including pellet guns, against students protesting over Common Job Preliminary exam irregularities in Delhi, highlighting excessive force and injuries.
DTCC is conducting a tokenization trial with 40 firms, including JPMorgan and BlackRock, to represent shares and Treasuries on-chain. However, the usability of these tokens as collateral is hampered by unresolved issues concerning asset pricing, oracle reliability, and accountability for losses when price feeds fail, posing a significant hurdle for institutional adoption.
The Trump administration is eliminating or freezing federal advisory committees, impacting agencies like NASA. Experts Kelly Holley-Bockelmann and Juan Meza express concern that this reduces independent scientific advice, potentially leading to less diverse viewpoints and politically motivated decisions.
Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University cancelled two BTech exams after an assistant professor allegedly leaked a paper on WhatsApp, leading to his arrest and student protests. Re-exams are set for August 2026, affecting 377 students, amidst ongoing concerns about exam leaks in Uttarakhand.
A 2023 photo of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who once praised each other's commitment to education reform, has resurfaced. This comes as Wangchuk leads an indefinite hunger strike demanding accountability for NEET-UG paper leak and Pradhan's resignation, marking a sharp political contrast.
Thousands of Indian youth continue 'Cockroach' protests, demanding the Education Minister's resignation over leaked exams. The movement, now a symbol of broader youth frustration, has prompted PM Modi to call for fast-track courts, while demonstrations in New Delhi faced police action.
A man was fatally shot by police in Madison, Wisconsin, after injuring an officer with a knife during an arrest attempt. The incident has led to protests, a growing memorial, and calls for transparency and accountability from Gov. Tony Evers and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, with an investigation underway.
A police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in the death of a man who injured an officer with a knife during an arrest attempt. The incident has sparked protests and calls for transparency from Gov. Tony Evers and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, with the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation launching a probe.
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare initiated a silent protest in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, backing Delhi students demonstrating against alleged examination irregularities and demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amidst CJP's ongoing agitation and clashes with police.
A video purportedly showing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters escaping a police van during a Mumbai protest has gone viral. The incident, shared by CJP with a sarcastic caption, comes amid escalating tensions from their 'Sansad Chalo' march in Delhi, where an FIR was registered over violence.
Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born man, died in Bologna after being restrained by Italian police. Video footage shows him screaming before falling silent. The incident sparked protests, a call for justice from his family, and renewed debate over police accountability in Italy, especially concerning a new legal procedure.
Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were forcibly removed after protesting outside Modi's residence in Delhi, condemning the use of force against students. This follows widespread protests, led by the CJP, over alleged question paper leaks for the NEET exam, highlighting middle-class anxieties and creating an opening for the opposition.
India's Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, declined an urgent hearing on alleged police brutality against students protesting at Jantar Mantar, citing lack of time for video evidence. Protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities turned violent.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress of exploiting students as political tools by protesting outside PM Modi's residence over the NEET paper leak, despite the government's readiness for a comprehensive discussion.
A consortium of Thames Water creditors, London & Valley Water, has offered the UK government a "golden share" in a revised rescue package. This move aims to grant greater public control and prevent nationalisation by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is reportedly considering temporary public ownership.
Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, protested outside the PM's residence against alleged police brutality on students during CJP's demonstration over the NEET paper leak, demanding resignations. Several leaders were detained, while Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi visited injured students.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike against the NEET paper leak reached its 24th day, with the Cockroach Janta Party intensifying protests in Delhi and demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The demonstration, joined by prominent personalities, was marred by allegations of police force against protesters, which Delhi Police denied.
Thousands of students and youth, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), protested in New Delhi against alleged corruption in national exams and widespread joblessness. Police used batons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability and the resignation of the Education Minister.
A delegation from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) met Union minister JP Nadda in New Delhi, demanding accountability for the NEET-UG paper leak, including Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and compensation for affected families. Protests continued, with police using force as demonstrators marched towards Parliament.
