Pakistan's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that substantially expands military authority while curtailing Supreme Court powers, according to strategic analyst Kamal Davar. The 27th Amendment effectively transfers command of all armed forces to Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, who becomes Chief of Defence Forces with control over the nuclear arsenal. The amendment replaces the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff position and establishes a Federal Constitutional Court to handle constitutional matters, stripping the Supreme Court of jurisdiction over cases involving military leadership.
The constitutional changes grant legal immunity to current and former military officers for actions performed while on duty, preventing...
German football legend Lothar Matthaus emphasized that India must prioritize coaching quality at grassroots levels to advance its football development. Speaking in Kolkata as the chief guest at the inaugural Police Women's Friendship Cup Football Tournament final, the World Cup winner cited Cape Verde's qualification for the 2026 tournament despite having only 500,000 residents as evidence that talent alone cannot guarantee success. Matthaus stressed that federations, governments, clubs and academies must collaborate effectively while recruiting skilled coaches who can nurture young players similarly to how quality teachers produce strong students.
The former midfielder also addressed comparisons between Diego Maradona and Lionel...
Dhruvh Goswami captured the LGB Formula 4 championship title at Kari Motor Speedway after winning both races during the final weekend of competition. The 18-year-old student from Bengaluru entered the concluding round trailing Diljith TS but secured three victories across four races to claim the crown in India's premier single-seater series. During the decisive 20-lap finale, Goswami started from seventh position and navigated through the field to establish a commanding lead over his competitors.
The racing festival featured multiple championship decisions across various categories. Anish Shetty from Bengaluru added another Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup professional title to his resume, while Bryan Nicholas took amateur honors in...
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu credited India's Constitution for enabling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rise from modest beginnings as a tea seller to the nation's highest office. Speaking at a constitutional anniversary conference organized by the state's High Court Advocates Association, the Telugu Desam Party leader praised Modi's efforts to elevate India's global standing.
Naidu highlighted the transformative impact of constitutional principles, noting that universal suffrage represents a significant achievement by architect B. R. Ambedkar. The chief minister emphasized India's demographic advantage, pointing to abundant youth resources that position the country favorably compared with aging populations...
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has challenged India's plastics sector to double its overseas sales while maintaining environmental responsibility and meeting global quality benchmarks. Speaking at an industry gathering, Goyal stressed that small and medium manufacturers possess significant opportunities to expand their international reach and highlighted the importance of positioning India as a supplier offering both superior quality and competitive pricing.
The sector generated $12.5 billion in foreign sales during the last financial year, representing an 8 percent increase from the prior period. Major receiving markets include the United States, China, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. The industry employs more than...
The National Investigation Agency has arrested a Kashmiri man in connection with the vehicle bomb attack near the Red Fort. Amir Rashid Ali, whose name appeared on registration documents for the explosive-laden automobile, was apprehended following extensive search operations across multiple states.
Investigators determined that Ali traveled from his home in Samboora, Pampore, to help acquire the vehicle that became a mobile explosive device. He allegedly worked with Umar Un Nabi, an assistant professor of general medicine at Al Falah University in Faridabad, whose forensic analysis confirmed died while driving the rigged automobile during the attack.
The agency has questioned 73 witnesses and examined a second vehicle owned by Nabi...
Corporate bond issuances in India rose by 8 percent to reach 6.3 lakh crore rupees through October of the current fiscal year, up from 5.8 lakh crore rupees during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, according to research from SBI. Commercial paper issuances climbed 13 percent to 9.8 lakh crore rupees during the same timeframe, while scheduled commercial bank credit expanded by 16 percent and deposits grew by 2.6 percent on an annual basis.
The research noted that spreads between corporate bonds and government securities have shown mixed trends, with 10-year AAA bonds narrowing since August while 5-year bonds widened. Mutual funds attracted 1.33 lakh crore rupees into short-term instruments, reversing earlier outflows...
Tej Pratap Yadav condemned the treatment of his sister Rohini Acharya, warning that Bihar residents would reject such behavior toward a family member who donated a kidney to their father and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad Yadav. The Janshakti Janta Dal member, who lost his position within the party, expressed anger through social media following his sister's departure from their Patna home after she reported harassment and threats from individuals she described as outsiders responsible for poor election performance.
Tej Pratap characterized the situation as intolerable and appealed to his father for authorization to mobilize public sentiment against those he labeled as infiltrators. He framed the matter as defending family...
Nepal's insurance regulator has directed companies to freeze assets and deny services to entities and persons associated with terrorism as the nation works toward removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list. The Insurance Authority issued guidelines requiring insurers to block resources belonging to individuals and organizations designated by the United Nations Security Council, including groups accused of attacking India, such as Lashkar-e-Toiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Harakat-ul-Jihad Islami.
Asset freezing prevents issuance, transfer, conversion and settlement of claims involving designated persons while also barring provision of insurance policies, funds, or related services. Companies must subscribe to United Nations...
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