Omar Abdullah urges India-Pakistan talks, cites RSS support for dialogue

TMC leader flags MPs’ safety in letter to Speaker Om Birla after mob attacks Mahua Moitra in Nadia

Trump Plans Record-Breaking July 4 Fireworks Show Amid Health Concerns

Washington is set to host what is being billed as the world's largest fireworks display to mark the United States' 250th anniversary on Saturday. The event is being organized under the Trump administration as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Health experts have raised alarms over the scale of the fireworks show, describing it as ill-advised. Concerns center on the potential air quality and public health impact of such a massive pyrotechnic display in a densely populated area.

China Proposes New Economic Corridor Linking Bangladesh and Myanmar

China is advocating for a new economic corridor connecting Bangladesh and Myanmar, modeled on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The proposal was discussed during Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China. As part of the initiative, China is involved in developing the Mongla port in Bangladesh to enhance regional connectivity. Beijing has indicated openness to other countries joining what it describes as a 'transnational initiative.' The project has caught India's attention given its proximity to the country's eastern border.

Court Withholds MBBS Degree Over Fees Linked to Maoist Group Funds

A Division Bench ruled that an MBBS student cannot receive their degree until fees connected to a Maoist group are repaid. The court acknowledged that educational certificates typically cannot be withheld in fee disputes, but noted this case was exceptional. The fees in question had been seized by the National Investigation Agency as alleged proceeds of crime. The ruling hinges on the criminal nature of the funds used to pay the student's tuition.