India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, strongly objected to Pakistan raising the Kashmir issue at a UN forum, accusing Islamabad of politicizing the platform. Harish stated that Jammu and Kashmir is strictly an internal matter for India.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Armenia next week to discuss strategic relations with PM Nikol Pashinyan. This follows a recent EU support package aimed at mitigating Russia's trade restrictions and Armenia's pro-Western shift.
NPCI is unifying UPI e-mandate management for all third-party apps, allowing users to view subscriptions in one place. Cancellations require visiting the original booking app. This aims to simplify the growing UPI AutoPay feature, despite transaction declines.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized rebel MPs for betraying voters' mandate and selling loyalty amid a party split. Six of nine Lok Sabha members are set to join Eknath Shinde's faction, deepening the internal crisis.
Over 200 US airmen and trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, have contracted the flu. This outbreak follows the Pentagon's decision to end mandatory annual flu vaccinations for personnel, with only 40% of trainees opting for the vaccine after the mandate was lifted. Mandatory shots have since been reinstated for recruits at the base.
New labour code rules require employers to issue detailed appointment letters specifying job roles, wages, and social security benefits. This standardized format, now extended to all sectors, aims to reduce ambiguity and disputes, particularly benefiting employees in informal sectors.
London councils impose strict 11pm/midnight curfews on new bars and restaurants, "killing off nightlife" according to experts. Cities like Manchester and Birmingham thrive with more lenient licensing, allowing venues to open until 5am.
Germany's Bundeswehr may be forced to conscript soldiers for the 45th Armored Brigade in Lithuania due to a significant volunteer shortage, despite recruitment efforts and financial incentives. The unit, crucial for NATO's eastern flank, faces challenges filling specialized roles, prompting discussions of mandatory service.
The Supreme Court declared walking a fundamental right under the Constitution, integral to the rights to life and free movement. It urged the government to enact a law mandating footpaths on all roads for pedestrian safety, citing the death of a child.
India's Supreme Court declared the right to walk a fundamental right, integral to life and free movement. It mandated demarcated footpaths on all roads, prioritizing pedestrians over vehicles, and urged the government to enact a law for this.
Outgoing US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard released documents alleging Dr. Anthony Fauci concealed US funding for gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, which she claims sparked the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly 160 troops sickened in a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, prompting a temporary reinstatement of the flu shot requirement for recruits. The outbreak follows the Pentagon's decision to end mandatory flu vaccinations.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires Aurobindo Pharma to sell four generic drug products to finalize its $250 million acquisition of Lannett Company Inc., preventing anti-competitive issues.
The PFRDA will require Points of Presence (PoPs) offering NPS services to undergo audits by chartered accountants from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Audits will verify compliance with NPS rules, KYC norms, fund handling, and grievance resolution.
France's ANSSI will stop certifying security products without quantum-resistant encryption in 2027, aligning with US NSA timelines and pushing vendors to adopt post-quantum cryptography for government contracts.
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged the U.S. and Iran to publicly share details of their peace agreement before Berlin considers joining a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Germany requires official clarification of the 14 points and consent from coastal states, suggesting the EU's Aspides mission mandate could be adapted.
India's Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013, governs land acquisition for development. It mandates Social Impact Assessments, fair compensation based on market value and solatium, and detailed rehabilitation and resettlement plans for affected families, including special safeguards for tribal communities.
Hong Kong plans to implement mandatory health checks for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 and above by mid-2025. The age threshold will be lowered from 70, and licenses will require annual renewal with medical assessments to enhance road safety.
Hong Kong teachers must complete 30 hours of digital education training every three years. Schools will integrate digital elements into development plans, and an innovation/tech curriculum will be rolled out for pupils, with AI integration a key focus.
The European Commission will not mandate video game companies to maintain online support for discontinued titles. Instead, it will work with the industry to develop voluntary standards for game preservation and raise consumer awareness of their rights.
India's Union health ministry has amended drug regulations, making a doctor's prescription mandatory for purchasing syrup-based medicines, including cough syrups. The change, effective June 9, removes 'syrups' from Schedule K, ending over-the-counter sales and strengthening regulatory oversight.
India has blocked Telegram until June 22, targeting cheating rackets using the platform to defraud students ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The government also ordered Telegram to disable its message-editing feature in India until June 30, preventing the creation of fake paper leak evidence.
41-latek żartował podczas odprawy na lotnisku Okęcie w Warszawie, mówiąc, że ma "kałasznikowa". Mimo że dodał, że to żart, został ukarany mandatem 500 zł i nie poleciał do Oslo.
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.
