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Geopolitics

With no centres to hear, panic buttons in buses lie idle

Times of India – World · India

- Parliamentary panel addresses emergency alert buttons in buses. - Switches cost Rs 15-20 each. - Case is described as curious. - Panel is reviewing the…

Geopolitics

Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack

BBC News – World · Europe

New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.

Geopolitics

Alarmed by the alarm: people react to ‘severe alert’ on phones over UK wildfires

The Guardian – World · Europe

Many complained online that piercingly loud tone was ‘overreach’ while others lamented lack of action on decarbonisationOn Friday at 7pm, Thérèse Coffey was ni…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong stages first counterterrorism drill at redeveloped Huanggang crossing

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have conducted a counterterrorism drill at the revamped Huanggang border crossing and used a new “crowd flow” test to simulate an unexpec…

Startups

PM Modi lays out seven-point 'Sapta Dhara' framework for 'Viksit Bharat'

Your Story · India

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Modi recalled the era when India's might was known through the "Sapta Sin…

Startups

PM Modi announces free online coaching for youth

Your Story · India

The prime minister said he assures these families that they can save "thousands of crores of rupees" spent on coaching, be close to their children, and care fo…

Geopolitics

Westminster council threatens Charing Cross soup kitchen with closure

The Guardian – World · Europe

Conservative authority says site is not safe for vulnerable people charity serves or general publicWestminster council is making it “impossible” for soup kitch…

Geopolitics

PM Modi unveils 'Sapta Dhara' for 'Viksit Bharat': What is his seven-point roadmap

Times of India – World · India

- PM Modi announces "Sapta Dhara," a seven-point reform framework to boost India's development. - Framework aims to accelerate economic and social progress t…

Geopolitics

How Vietnam’s ‘streamlining revolution’ may lead to uneven success

South China Morning Post – World · China

Third plenums are ordinarily the quiet part of Vietnam’s political calendar. Between its five-yearly congresses, the Communist Party of Vietnam governs through…

Geopolitics

UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires

BBC News – World · Europe

Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.

Geopolitics

Bomb-disposal team, light public housing unit win chief executive’s award

South China Morning Post – World · China

A bomb-disposal team and a unit behind Hong Kong’s light public housing scheme have won this year’s chief executive’s award, praised for embodying civil servan…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong garners 16,000 submissions from consultation for city’s first 5-year plan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities received more than 16,000 public submissions for the city’s inaugural five-year plan by the close of its consultation on Friday, with an …

Geopolitics

US birth tourism crackdown: Why 600+ visas were revoked, what Indians should know

Indian Express – World · India

- US State Department revoked >600 visas linked to birth tourism, targeting exploitation of citizenship laws for financial gain. - Task Force reviews visa ho…

Tech & Startups

Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works

TechCrunch · US

The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the …

Geopolitics

Karoline Leavitt resigns: Her role in Trump’s India-US trade, Operation Sindoor messaging

Indian Express – World · India

- Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House Press Secretary by August 2026 to focus on family, after returning from maternity leave. - She played a key role in…

Geopolitics

Delimitation row: TN assembly passes resolution to freeze Lok Sabha Seats at 543

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team for real-time news updates. - Focuses on excellence in journalism, verifying and presenting breaking news…

Geopolitics

US lifts TikTok ban on government devices after ByteDance restructuring

South China Morning Post – World · China

The White House has formally lifted the ban on TikTok on US government devices after the Justice Department determined that the version operated by the platfor…

Geopolitics

U.K. government pauses Chevening Fellowships for a year over likely budget cuts

The Hindu – World · India

Chevening Fellowships, including the CRISP programme for science and innovation; the fellowship on cybersecurity; and South Asia Journalism Programme are halte…

Geopolitics

'New PM house, why not new govt schools in villages?' Dipke announces nationwide drive

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk is a dedicated team of journalists working around the clock to deliver current and comprehensive news. - Committed to excellence, they gather…

Geopolitics

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Deepti Gaur Mukerjee named new higher education secretary

Times of India – World · India

- India's government appointed Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, a 1993-batch IAS from Madhya Pradesh, as a new official in a late-night bureaucratic reshuffle. - The mo…

Geopolitics

Victorian Liberals promise weekly red bin garbage collections for all, calling fortnightly system ‘disgusting’

The Guardian – World · Europe

If opposition wins November’s state election, leader Jess Wilson vows households will not pay more under the changeFollow our Australia news live blog for late…

Geopolitics

Malaysia Was Confident in Its Social Media Ban, but Kids Are Still on TikTok

The New York Times – World · US

Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over priva…

Geopolitics

John Lee is right about local governance. Now he must deliver

South China Morning Post – World · China

Something unexpected happened at the town hall meeting held a week ago to gather public opinion on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the coming policy addre…

Geopolitics

Youth membership in Hong Kong uniformed groups drops 8% over 5 years

South China Morning Post – World · China

Youth membership in Hong Kong’s uniformed groups has declined by 8 per cent over the past five years despite steady government funding, the South China Morning…

Geopolitics

8% of owners at fire-hit Hong Kong estate yet to accept buy-back as deadline nears

South China Morning Post – World · China

About 8 per cent of homeowners at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong have yet to accept the government’s buy-back offer, which is set to expire at th…

Startups

India's first woman Top Gun, and a first in the Army Chief's office

Your Story · India

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth clears the Air Force's toughest combat course, as Captain Shivani becomes first woman aide to the Army Chief.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s 5-year plan needs ambition to match Beijing’s expectations

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan will be judged not by how many initiatives it assembles. Instead, it will be judged by whether it explains where the city inte…

Tech & Startups

Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation

Wired · Global

A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions ab…

Geopolitics

Bihar booze ban hasn't worked; lift it, fund development work: Report

Times of India – World · India

A recent study advocates for the removal of prohibition in Bihar to foster state growth and enhance capital spending. It posits that banning alcohol hasn't cur…

Geopolitics

Govt proposes 25% quota for local students in Delhi private universities

Times of India – World · India

Delhi government approved a bill to establish private universities in the capital. The proposed legislation mandates twenty-five percent seat reservation for …

Tech & Startups

Trump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farms

TechCrunch · US

The Trump administration has now convinced developers to abandon 12 offshore wind leases. The latest will cost taxpayers $1.2 billion.

Tech & Startups

Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been

Wired · Global

The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.

Geopolitics

Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects

BBC News – World · Europe

The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

Geopolitics

Haitians face arrest and deportation after US removes TPS protections

The Guardian – World · Europe

DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin says ‘We’re going after them right now’ despite threat of violence in home country Hundreds of thousands of Haitians are faced w…

Geopolitics

Watch: Trump govt. clamps down on ‘birth tourism’

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders to crack down on birth tourism and limit the number of people eligible for birthright citizenship, …

Geopolitics

Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.

Geopolitics

Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds

BBC News – World · Europe

A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.

Geopolitics

‘It is British life’: No 10 vows to stop councils trying to limit standing in pubs

The Guardian – World · Europe

Westminster council has recommended reducing ‘vertical drinking’ or ordering at the bar in new draft licensing policyNo 10 has vowed to confiscate powers from …

Geopolitics

US employers rewrite H-1B hiring playbook amid chaos of Trump immigration policies

Times of India – World · India

- Lubna Kably is a senior editor specializing in immigration and tax policies. - She focuses on immigration developments for the Indian diaspora, students, a…

Geopolitics

From Rs 36 crore to Rs 180 crore: PM Modi's foreign travel bill jumps 5x since 2021

Times of India – World · India

- Aastha Jha is a writer at The Times of India, covering politics, business, global affairs, and social issues. - Focuses on policy, governance, and their im…

Geopolitics

Starbucks Korea raided by police after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks public outrage

The Guardian – World · Europe

Coffee chain has faced backlash over marketing promotion tied to anniversary of Gwangju massacreSouth Korean police have raided the headquarters of Starbucks K…

Startups

TV Somanathan gets a year's extension as India's top bureaucrat

Your Story · India

Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan gets a one-year extension, ensuring policy continuity while reviving debate over succession plans.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong police to merge Tin Sum division with Sha Tin and Ma On Shan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police will merge the Tin Sum division into the Sha Tin and Ma On Shan ones from August 30 to improve operational efficiency amid population changes …

Geopolitics

US military families face deportation after immigration protection ends

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The spouses and parents of US service members have been reportedly detained or deported.

Geopolitics

US to reject incomplete visa, green card applications under new rules

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments for repayment planning. - Estimate SIP returns and investment growth over time. - Determine PPF/FD maturity amounts a…

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