SC to hear a plea that de-notifying Jantar Mantar pushes dissent ‘out of sight, out of mind’
Protests in Delhi’s outskirts will be far from the earshot of ordinary citizens and the corridors of power, diminishing their impact, plea says; notes that no SOPs have been laid out for alternative venues
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Why Saudi Arabia may keep Israel out of its fight against Yemen’s Houthis despite escalating missile attacks, rising security threats
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has declined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for military cooperation against the Houthis. This opposition stems from concerns about public reaction to collaboration with Israel. Recent Houthi attacks highlight the immediate security threat to Saudi infrastructure and civilians. Saudi Arabia maintains its stance that normalization with Israel requires progress on Palestinian statehood.
Kumar Mangalam Birla plans $30 billion push undeterred by crises
Kumar Mangalam Birla announced plans to invest $30 billion over the next two to three years. This investment will target businesses both in India and internationally, reflecting the group's global operations. The Aditya Birla Group will allocate $5 billion for a new aluminum recycling plant in Alabama. Birla acknowledged that geopolitical issues complicate investment decisions and have changed strategies.
Lufthansa to buy 44.9 per cent of TAP Air Portugal in euros 1.2 billion deal
The German airline outbid Air France-KLM, the only other company in the race, Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said. The government set aside 5 per cent of the company for its more than 9,000 employees to buy shares, with the government remaining the main shareholder.
Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile, sources say
The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride container ship, with a small 2,824 TEU (20-ft equivalent unit) capacity, had sunk, the sources said. The vessel's United Arab Emirates-based manager GFS Ship Management FZE could not be immediately reached for comment.
Jyothi Surekha Opens Up On Shock Individual Event Loss At Asian Games: 'I Tried But...'
Jyothi Surekha Vennam said that a slow start cost her an individual Asian Games medal, as teenage rival Kang Yeon-Seo shot a perfect score to eliminate her.
India, Russia hold seventh round of talks on Pakistan and Afghanistan
India and Russia conducted the seventh round of talks on Pakistan and Afghanistan in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Pavan Kapoor and Aleksandr Venediktov, focusing on international security. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation under the strategic partnership. Furthermore, Venediktov met with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval during his visit. The discussions aimed to address shared interests and strengthen ongoing relations between the nations.
India, Russia hold seventh round of talks on Pakistan and Afghanistan
India and Russia conducted the seventh round of talks on Pakistan and Afghanistan in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Pavan Kapoor and Aleksandr Venediktov, focusing on international security. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation under the strategic partnership. Furthermore, Venediktov met with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval during his visit. The discussions aimed to address shared interests and strengthen ongoing relations between the nations.
