West Bengal govt allocates 1,000 km of land to set up border fence of about 172 km along international border
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that his government has expedited the land transfer process to the Border Security Force (BSF) for the construction of essential fencing.
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Staines' killer Dara Singh to be released soon?
The Supreme Court has set August 19 as a deadline for Odisha to decide on Dara Singh's remission plea. Dara Singh, jailed since 2000, is seeking release after serving over 26 years. The state sentence review board is favorably considering his plea due to good conduct. Updated information is required by the board before a final decision can be made.
Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca
Activists say Moroccan authorities are intensifying repression of critical voices and the Gen Z protest movement.
Nitin Gadkari: Ethanol a small share of sons' business, attacks motivated
Union minister Nitin Gadkari denied personal gain from the ethanol blending program. He stated that allegations of conflict of interest are politically motivated and lack substance. Gadkari emphasized his long-standing support for alternative fuels to reduce pollution and import dependence. He clarified that his sons' business has a minimal share in the ethanol sector. The minister also highlighted the program's historical backing from previous governments.
Midnight social media curfew and scrolling curbs proposed for older UK teens
Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal.