India's Embassy criticizes The New York Times for using 'Pakistani Kashmir' instead of 'Pakistan-occupied Kashmir', asserting the region's integral part of India amid ongoing protests and violence in PoK.
Mumbai's legislative assembly was adjourned due to forecasts of heavy rains and strong winds, with the IMD issuing a red alert. Concerns over rain-related deaths were raised, and CM Devendra Fadnavis urged citizens to stay vigilant and avoid non-essential travel as winds up to 90 km/h are expected.
Mumbai's legislative assembly was adjourned due to forecasts of heavy rains and strong winds, with the IMD issuing a red alert. Concerns over rain-related deaths were raised, and CM Devendra Fadnavis urged citizens to stay vigilant and avoid non-essential travel as winds up to 90 km/h are expected.
Russia's closure of several border crossings with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia from July 1 is expected to have minimal economic impact, according to Leonid Liminchuk, Chairman of the Committee on Economic and Industrial Policy of the Republic of Karelia. While transit passengers may face some inconvenience and slightly higher logistics costs, overall economic processes are unlikely to be significantly affected as they already do not account for these neighboring states.
Bolivia is showing signs of returning to normalcy after President Paz declared a state of emergency to end a 50-day social crisis. The Legislative Assembly approved the decree, aiming to restore transit and supply essential goods. Agreements were reached in Santa Cruz, and a La Paz federation paused protests, though demands remain.
Kosovo holds extraordinary parliamentary elections with 900+ candidates for 120 seats, prompted by a political crisis after failing to elect a new president post-Vjosa Osmani's term expiration.
The 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly's oath ceremony highlighted diversity, with MLAs choosing different languages and opting for solemn affirmation or oath in God's name. Political rivals showed camaraderie, and CM V D Satheesan addressed caste name controversy.
West Bengal's Legislative Assembly has been dissolved by Governor R N Ravi following the BJP's decisive victory in the recent elections. Preparations for the new government's formation are underway, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected in Kolkata. Meanwhile, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign, alleging widespread poll irregularities and bias.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly has disqualified Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni following his conviction and life sentence for the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The disqualification is effective from April 15, 2026.
