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PoliticsPakistan's defence chief Asim Munir has confirmed plans to send additional military forces to Saudi Arabia, overriding the parliament's earlier decision against involvement in the Houthi conflict. This move follows the Mecca defence pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Munir's growing influence in Pakistan's political and military spheres is also significant.
Times of India·
PoliticsThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) revealed that smuggling of dry areca nuts from Myanmar through Mizoram caused a customs duty loss of Rs 408.90 crore. The investigation, initially registered by the CBI in Imphal in 2025, found about 3,103 MT of smuggled areca nuts valued at Rs 1,022.25 crore. The smuggling network used the Tiau river and unfenced border near Zokhawthar, with local facilitators aiding transport to Assam and beyond.
Deccan Herald··Champhai
HealthBernard Corraya, General Manager (India) at Wego, shared tips to manage the challenges of a 14-hour long-haul flight. He advises choosing an aisle seat for easier movement or a window seat for better sleep, adapting to the destination's time zone before and during the flight, staying hydrated by drinking water regularly, and limiting alcohol and caffeine. Regular movement during the flight is also recommended to maintain comfort and energy.
HT Health·
PoliticsThe Museum Police registered a case against Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh, Corporation secretary, and BJP councillor R. Sugathan for allegedly forging Sugathan’s signature in the Corporation council attendance register. The forgery was to falsely show Sugathan’s presence at meetings on February 26, March 11, and April 27, which he missed while in hiding due to a police case. The complaint was filed by LDF leader S.P. Deepak.
The Hindu··Thiruvananthapuram
WorldBangladesh has called for resolving its long-standing water-sharing disputes with India through dialogue and diplomacy. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir emphasized the need for political commitment from both sides to reach an agreement. Negotiations on transboundary rivers and the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty are ongoing. Bangladesh also seeks a new, longer-term treaty instead of merely extending the 1996 agreement, which expires in December 2023.
Firstpost World··Dhaka
TechnologyThe Indian government and Elon Musk exchanged accusations after the Telecom Department denied claims that Starlink's satellite internet services were blocked by domestic businesses. The government emphasized that all satellite communication licensees, including Starlink, must comply with security norms. Although Starlink, Reliance Jio's Jio Satcom, and Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb are licensed, none can start commercial services until security assessments and spectrum approvals are complete.
NDTV·
Times of India·
Pakistan's defence chief Asim Munir has confirmed plans to send additional military forces to Saudi Arabia, overriding the parliament's earlier decision against involvement in the Houthi conflict. This move follows the Mecca defence pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Munir's growing influence in Pakistan's political and military spheres is also significant.
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