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Slovakia gives reality check to European Union on Russia strategy, warns against aiding Ukraine

Slovakia gives reality check to European Union on Russia strategy, warns against aiding Ukraine

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Published on Dec 12, 2025 09:49 am IST Slovakia’s leader rejected EU proposals to fund Ukraine’s future military needs and warned that continued financing would only prolong a war with no military solution. He argued that the EU strategy on Russia had failed, said tens of thousands were dying each month for nothing, and backed recent peace efforts including those led by Donald Trump. He also cautioned that using frozen Russian assets could undermine US plans for Ukraine’s reconstruction. While stressing Slovakia’s strong humanitarian support for Kyiv, he refused to back any move that extended the conflict.   News / World News / Slovakia gives reality check to European Union on Russia strategy, warns against aiding Ukraine Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Congress accuses Kerala’s LDF govt of ‘aiding’ Sabarimala gold theft

Congress accuses Kerala’s LDF govt of ‘aiding’ Sabarimala gold theft

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Congress general secretary K. C. Venugopal | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP Accusing the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government of “hurting the sentiments of lakhs of Ayyappa devotees by aiding the theft of gold” from Sabarimala, All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary K.C. Venugopal, MP, has said the Congress party would not step back from its ongoing protests “until the real culprits are caught.” He was speaking after inaugurating a march to the Secretariat organised by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Wednesday (November 12, 2025) demanding the resignation of Dewaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan and the arrest of all those involved in the gold theft. “What we are witnessing are the aftereffects of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M] politicising the running of the Dewaswom Boards. The responsibility of the administration and upkeep of temples should be with the believers. Currently, a process of filling temple committees with CPI(M) appointees is ongoing. The political appointees are not concerned about protecting faith, as their eyes are on the wealth,” alleged Mr. Venugopal. He …

Bangladeshi Nationals Detained, Indian Brokers Suspected Of Aiding Them With Fake Aadhaar Cards

Bangladeshi Nationals Detained, Indian Brokers Suspected Of Aiding Them With Fake Aadhaar Cards

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Last Updated:May 28, 2025, 09:31 IST The group was intercepted while attempting to return to Bangladesh, again with the suspected help of brokers. Authorities are investigating that the individuals obtained fraudulent Aadhaar cards with the assistance of Indian brokers. (Representative image) A group of 18 to 20 Bangladeshi citizens were apprehended by vigilant locals in the Jalalpur area on Tuesday, May 27, after illegally crossing the Jessore-Benapole border into West Bengal. Authorities are investigating that the individuals obtained fraudulent Aadhaar cards with the assistance of Indian brokers before traveling to Ahmedabad in Gujarat. The group was intercepted while attempting to return to Bangladesh, again with the suspected help of brokers. Five auto-rickshaws believed to be involved in the operation were seized during the apprehension. Initial statements from those arrested indicate that the owners of the seized vehicles reside in Bhangarpada. All individuals have been transferred to Gumra police station for further processing. They were subsequently moved to Silchar Sadar police station for overnight interrogation. The Assam Police are currently leading the ongoing investigation into the …

Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control

Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control

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Our environment continues to grapple with plastic pollution, with microplastics infiltrating the air, food, and water. Scientists are actively seeking methods to break down this persistent material. A new development has identified bacteria in wastewater that can degrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a plastic widely used in packaging and textiles. The discovery has raised hopes of reducing PET waste, which contributes significantly to microplastic contamination in water bodies. Research efforts are now focused on understanding and enhancing the plastic-degrading ability of these microbes. Microbes Capable of Breaking Down PET Identified According to a study published in Environmental Science and Technology, bacteria of the Comamonas genus have been found to degrade PET. Comamonas bacteria, commonly found in wastewater, were already known to grow on plastics in aquatic environments. This prompted Dr. Ludmilla Aristilde, an environmental biochemist at Northwestern University, and her team to investigate whether these microbes consume plastic as a source of energy. The study revealed that Comamonas testosteroni could break down PET, leading to the release of nano-sized plastic particles into water. Enzyme Responsible for …

How India Is Aiding Typhoon-Hit Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam; Drought-Hit Namibia

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India sent the 32-tonne consignment to Myanmar on an IL-76 transport aircraft New Delhi: India has sent a second tranche of relief supplies to Myanmar under its Operation Sadbhav, which was launched two days ago to help Southeast Asian countries deal with Typhoon Yagi. Massive floods have wreaked destruction in various parts of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi, said to be Asia’s most powerful storm this year, struck the three countries. Typhoon Yagi is named after the Japanese word for goat and the constellation of Capricornus. In Myanmar, the typhoon has caused the loss of hundreds of lives, massive destruction of property and has affected lakhs of people. India sent the 32-tonne consignment of relief materials to Myanmar today on an IL-76 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, the Ministry of External Affairs said. #OperationSadbhav continues: 🇮🇳 dispatches a second tranche of aid to Myanmar. ➡️ @IAF_mcc aircraft is carrying 32 tons of relief material including genset, hygiene kits, temporary shelter, water purification supplies and medicines for the people of 🇲🇲. ➡️ …

European Union Proposes Curbs On Indian, Chinese Firms For Aiding Russia: Report

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EU sanctions need the backing of all member states to be adopted and could change before then. The European Union has proposed new trade restrictions on about two dozen firms, including three based in China, accused of supporting Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine.  If adopted, it would be the first time the EU has imposed restrictions on companies in mainland China since Russia invaded Ukraine. The list includes firms in Hong Kong, Serbia, India and Turkey, some of which are also being targeted for the first time, according to a draft of the proposal seen by Bloomberg. The companies are not named for legal reasons. The restrictions would ban European firms from trading with the listed firms as part of the bloc’s efforts to crack down on Russia’s ability to get its hands on sanctioned goods through companies in third countries. The EU had previously proposed listing several Chinese firms, but those proposals were dropped following resistance from some member states and after Beijing provided assurances.  The issue is of critical importance to the EU, …