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Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy challenges Siddaramaiah to approach SC in Janthakal mining case against him

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy challenged the Karnataka state government to take their legal battle to the Supreme Court instead of involving Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. The issue stems from a 2007 mining case, where the Lokayukta had sought the governor's permission to prosecute, but Kumaraswamy pointed out that the Supreme Court had barred other courts from passing any orders until a final decision is made. He criticized the state government, suggesting their actions were merely intended to intimidate him and divert attention.

Turkish firefighters bring wildfires in west and north under control

Voice of America 

Ankara — Firefighters in Turkey have brought under control two large forest fires that had been burning for three days, with several other wildfires across the country expected to be put out soon, the Forestry Minister said on Sunday. The blazes in Turkey's western coastal province of Izmir and northern province of Bolu started late on Thursday and firefighters have been working to contain them since then. Speaking in Izmir's Karsiyaka district, Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said cooling... Читать дальше...

Experienced bitter humiliation as Jharkhand CM, says Champai Soren

Business Standard 

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Champai Soren on Sunday said he experienced "bitter humiliation" as chief minister. His statement came hours after he reached Delhi amid speculations about him joining the BJP. He claimed all his government programmes were cancelled on July 3 by the party leadership without his knowledge. "When I asked about the reasons for cancellation, I was told that there is a meeting of party legislators on July 3 and I cannot attend any government programmes till then," he posted on social media. Читать дальше...

Russia ready to continue mediating between Baku, Yerevan

En.mehrnews.com 

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Russia is ready to continue facilitating normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the presidential palace of Russia said Sunday before President Vladimir Putin was embarking on a trip to Baku.

Australia's Lyon seeks English spinner's 'inputs' to tame Yashasvi Jaiswal

Business Standard 

Ace off-spinner Nathan Lyon has already started his homework on rising batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal with England spinner Tom Hartley's inputs on the southpaw safely stored in his memory bank ahead of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia starting from November 22. Jaiswal, who scored a century on debut in the West Indies last year, scored an astounding 712 runs in the five Test series against England at home earlier this year. But the pace and bounce on offer on Australian... Читать дальше...

President launches Sadc Liberation city

The Herald 

Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter President Mnangagwa today presided over the ground breaking ceremony of Sadc Liberation City where Zimbabwe handed over one hectare of land to the regional bloc to allow each member country to construct a monument of its struggle against colonialism. The event, which was attended by some Heads of State and Government […]