Gen Dhiraj Seth to become India's 31st Chief of Army Staff

US envoy recalls Trump wanting to call 'friend' PM Modi at 6am: 'He doesn’t sleep, he's like me'

Karnataka CM warns residents of welfare scheme risks if they skip voter roll revision

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has urged residents to register during the state's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. He cautioned that those who fail to enroll may face difficulties accessing key government welfare schemes such as Gruha Jyothi and Gruha Lakshmi. The revision drive is scheduled to run from June 30 to July 29, covering updates to voter details across the state. Authorities have set up help desks and deployed party representatives to assist citizens with the registration process.

Bombay HC slams BMC over two decades of pothole and open manhole neglect

The Bombay High Court has strongly criticised the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for failing to address Mumbai's persistent pothole and open manhole problem, which has persisted for nearly two decades. Judges expressed serious concern over the civic body's inaction and called on it to adopt international road construction standards. The Thane Municipal Corporation was also reprimanded separately for delaying compensation to the family of a doctor who died due to an open manhole incident. The court made clear that concrete steps and greater accountability are required from both municipal bodies. The rulings signal mounting judicial pressure on civic authorities to urgently resolve long-standing urban infrastructure hazards.

Pakistan buys emergency LNG on spot market as Hormuz disruptions stall Qatar exports

Pakistan has made an urgent liquefied natural gas purchase after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz began affecting Qatari LNG exports. Attacks on vessels in the region have effectively halted flows from Qatar, one of the world's largest LNG suppliers. Forced to act quickly, Pakistan turned to the more expensive spot market to secure energy supplies. The situation is adding to Pakistan's existing economic difficulties, including rising inflation. The disruptions have also contributed to broader volatility across global energy markets.