Calcutta High Court Halts Police Action Against Abhishek Banerjee
The Calcutta High Court has directed the police not to take coercive action against senior Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee until August 6.2 sourcesSee all sources
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IRGC Confirms Three Members Killed in US Missile Attack
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed that three of its personnel were killed in a US missile attack on the northwestern province of Zanjan. The IRGC identified the deceased as Mahmoud Mollajabari, Mohammadreza Cheraghi, and Jamal Amiri. The attack was described as a 'brutal' act by the US.9 sourcesSee all sourcesTamil Nadu Loses 151 Super-Specialty Medical Seats to All India Quota
The Tamil Nadu government has lost 151 super-specialty medical seats to the All India Quota, a move criticized by the opposition DMK party. The DMK alleges negligence and lack of representation by the state government's lawyers in the Supreme Court, leading to the loss of these seats. The issue has sparked political debate, with the ruling AIADMK and BJP parties blaming each other. The loss of these seats has affected government doctors and raised concerns about future medical care in Tamil Nadu.8 sourcesSee all sourcesDaniel Vilela Leads in Goiás Governor Race
A Quaest poll shows Daniel Vilela (MDB) leading the race for governor of Goiás with 37% of voting intentions in the first round, followed by Marconi Perillo (PSDB) with 21%. In a second-round simulation, Vilela leads Perillo by 24 and 36 percentage points. Vilela's government approval rating stands at 64%.9 sourcesSee all sourcesRussia Proposes OSAGO Insurance Limit Cap
The Russian Ministry of Finance has drafted amendments to the current law on OSAGO (Mandatory Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance) that aim to introduce a ban on insurers exceeding the full limit of property compensation for car repairs. The proposed limit is 400,000 rubles (approximately $5,400 USD). The draft document has been published on the government information portal.3 sourcesSee all sourcesJoint Security Forces Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims, Kill Three Bandits in Kwara
Joint security forces, including Kwara Forest Guards and DSS, successfully rescued nine kidnap victims and killed three bandits in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The operation was carried out in response to an abduction incident, resulting in the safe recovery of all victims.5 sourcesSee all sourcesLebanon's Aoun Calls Turkey Coordination 'Strategic Necessity'
During his visit to Turkey, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized the importance of coordination with Turkey, stating that it is a strategic necessity rather than a temporary option. He expressed hope for enhanced economic and military-technical cooperation between Lebanon and Turkey.5 sourcesSee all sourcesHarry Potter and the Cursed Child Celebrates 10 Years
'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' marks its 10th anniversary today, July 30, at London's Palace Theatre. The play has become the longest-running two-part production in modern West End history, with over 2.5 million attendees since its debut.2 sourcesSee all sourcesRussia Launches Deadly Attacks in Ukraine
Russia has launched large-scale attacks across various regions of Ukraine, resulting in at least 8 deaths. The strikes hit several areas of the country.2 sourcesSee all sourcesMorgan Stanley Execs: Traditional 9-to-5 Banking is Dying
Morgan Stanley executives have declared the traditional 9-to-5 banking day obsolete. They attribute this shift to the rise of tokenization, which is driving markets towards continuous, 24/7 trading, settlement, and real-time payments.2 sourcesSee all sourcesHawley Proposes Ban on Federal Employees' Cash Prizes After Fauci's Windfall
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the 'No Cash Prizes for Bureaucrats Act' following a Senate hearing where Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times. Hawley accused Fauci of exploiting loopholes to receive over $1 million in cash prizes during his tenure as NIH director, using taxpayer-funded staff to solicit awards. The bill aims to close these loopholes and prevent federal employees from accepting or soliciting cash rewards for medicine and research.4 sourcesSee all sourcesWoman Dies After Botulinum Toxin Injection in Nice Beauty Salon
A 25-year-old woman died in a beauty salon in Nice, France, after suffering an allergic reaction to an anesthetic product used for a botulinum toxin (botox) injection in her buttocks.2 sourcesSee all sourcesFuel Prices in Romania Rise Again
Fuel prices in Romania continue to increase. The National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has set new maximum prices for diesel and gasoline. For July 30, diesel will cost a maximum of 31.89 lei per liter (+0.89 lei) and gasoline will be 30.62 lei per liter (+0.08 lei). Motor fuel has seen its largest daily increase in the last four months, with a liter costing 31.89 lei on Thursday, an increase of 89 bani from the previous day. The price of fuel has increased by up to 9 lei per liter in just 48 hours, with standard gasoline now costing at least 9 lei and 15 bani per liter in the capital.15 sourcesSee all sourcesMatipandile Sotheni Appoints Third Lawyer in Murder Case
Matipandile Sotheni, a former SAPS Special Task Force member, has hired his third lawyer since his arrest. The murder case linked to Marius 'Vlam' van der Merwe was postponed again.2 sourcesSee all sourcesTelecom Fraud: Legal Consequences for 'Traffic' Personnel
Telecom fraud 'traffic' personnel face severe legal consequences, with maximum sentences of life imprisonment for fraud and 3 years for illegal use of information networks. The court's decision depends on evidence of criminal collusion and stable division of labor. Those involved in traffic diversion are part of the criminal chain and cannot escape responsibility. Job seekers should avoid high wages, unusual payment methods, and fixed roles in suspicious jobs.11 sourcesSee all sourcesFigüran News Investigation Update: Journalists Summoned for Testimony
An investigation into 'figüran' news was launched based on a complaint by Gürsel Tekin. Journalists Fatih Altaylı, Timur Soykan, and Uğur Dündar have been summoned for testimony by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.4 sourcesSee all sourcesGold Celtic Necklace Stolen from French Museum
A unique gold Celtic necklace estimated to be around 2,500 years old was stolen from a museum in Burgundy, France. Two men entered a hall with visitors, broke the display case, and fled with the exhibit - a gold necklace weighing about 450g. The artifact was found in 1953 in a rich Celtic princess grave known as the 'Lady of Vix'. French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard presented a national security plan: €30 million will be allocated to museum protection over three years, and 33 new protective measures will be implemented nationwide.9 sourcesSee all sourcesHistoric Church in Leicester Destroyed by Fire
A 160-year-old Anglican church, St. Andrew's Church in Leicester, was severely damaged after a major fire broke out on Tuesday night. The cause of the fire was determined to be an accident, such as a technical defect, and not arson.2 sourcesSee all sourcesChicken Meat Exports to Begin Amid Low Prices
The Minister of Agricultural Jihad has announced that chicken meat exports will commence despite the current market price being lower than the equilibrium price. The minister warned that further price reductions could make chicken production uneconomical for farmers.2 sourcesSee all sourcesFIFA's World Cup Expansion Plan Criticized by AFC
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has criticized FIFA for not consulting them before announcing plans to expand the World Cup. AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa described FIFA's lack of consultation as 'totally unacceptable'.2 sourcesSee all sourcesNational Bank of Ukraine Raises Key Rate to 15.5%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has increased its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 15.5% per annum. This is the first rate hike in 1.5 years and comes due to persistent fundamental price pressure and expected inflation acceleration by the end of the year. The NBU had previously held the rate at 15% since January.5 sourcesSee all sourcesTibet Anniversary Sparks Debate on China's Role
This year marks the 75th anniversary of China's 'peaceful liberation' of Tibet in 1951, an event criticized as an invasion that has restricted Tibetan rights and culture.2 sourcesSee all sourcesAutism Network Calls for Revamped Alert Systems After Calgary Boy Found Dead
A Calgary boy with autism, who was non-verbal, was found dead after a massive search. The National Autism Network is calling for better emergency alert systems and first-responder training to find vulnerable children. A group of mothers has also started petitions for similar broad outreach messages.4 sourcesSee all sourcesIsrael Strengthens U.S. Military Ties to Secure Long-Term Support
Concerned about shifting U.S. public opinion, Israeli officials are implementing a long-term strategy to further integrate Israel into the U.S. military and national security structure, making it harder for future administrations to dismantle this alliance, according to a confidential CIA assessment. This includes expanding intelligence cooperation, hosting a permanent U.S. military base, and cultivating support from prominent American technology figures. Both Democrats and Republicans are involved in organizing this plan.5 sourcesSee all sources