Former District Commissioner of Nagaon, Debashis Sarma, has joined the BJP, prompting Congress to file a complaint with the Election Commission over potential administrative irregularities that could impact the upcoming bypolls.
The BJP has launched a month-long outreach initiative, Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan, to celebrate Prime Minister Modi’s 25 years in office, engaging communities through various service activities and aiming to strengthen grassroots connections.
The US military is undergoing major changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leading to significant leadership resignations and strategic realignments. The Pentagon’s internal struggles coincide with President Trump’s military operations against Iran, causing global repositioning of US forces and raising questions about future military readiness and alliances.
Gambia’s president calls for calm amid protests over prolonged power outages, acknowledging the crisis and promising improvements by October. Demonstrations in Banjul saw police intervention, while the government works on boosting power capacity.
LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., owing $45 million to players, following Saudi Arabia’s withdrawal of funding. The league is restructuring with new investment from BC Partners and plans to launch a new player-owned league next year. Existing player contracts may end, creating uncertainty about future participation.
Newly released documents indicate that New Yorkers were misled about air safety following the 9/11 attacks. Despite official reassurances, toxic substances were present near Ground Zero. This has led to significant health issues, with more deaths occurring from related illnesses than the attacks themselves. The release of these documents follows a lawsuit by 9/11 Health Watch, aiming to uncover the truth behind the air quality and its health impacts.
The creators of South Park have renamed the show to South America, seemingly as a critique of President Trump’s geographical renaming efforts. The announcement coincided with their Emmy win and highlights the show’s long history of satirizing Trump. The new season is set to debut on September 16.
The US has intensified military actions against Iran by targeting its oil tankers, following Tehran’s attacks on an American warship. Tensions have escalated with retaliatory strikes, affecting global oil prices and regional stability.
Crude oil prices have surged over one percent, nearing $100, driven by rising tensions in the Middle East between Iran and the US, raising concerns over supply disruptions and inflation ahead of key economic data releases.
The ‘I-2SEA’ subsea cable, supported by major tech companies like Microsoft and Tata Communications, aims to significantly enhance data connectivity in India, catering to the needs of AI systems and fostering economic growth.
