
Japan Protests New UN-Backed World Map Over Kuril Islands Depiction
Japan has asked for a correction to a new Equal Earth world map after the disputed Kuril Islands were shown in the same colour as Russia, raising territorial concerns.
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Japan has asked for a correction to a new Equal Earth world map after the disputed Kuril Islands were shown in the same colour as Russia, raising territorial concerns.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, has announced a nationwide protest campaign beginning October 2, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and changes to the electoral roll and Election Commission appointment process.

The BCCI has asked all 10 IPL franchises for fresh feedback on the Impact Player rule, with responses due by August 31. The review could influence whether the rule continues unchanged in IPL 2027.

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre and FSSAI on a petition by AWL Agri Business challenging restrictions on the manufacture and sale of Fortune Soya Health Refined Soyabean Oil over alleged misleading label claims.

Vijay Shankar Meena is the NSUI candidate for president in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) Election 2026. Originally from Rajasthan, Meena completed his graduation from Rajasthan University and is pursuing an MA in Buddhist Studies at Delhi University. He is contesting against ABVP’s Yash Dabas and other candidates as vote counting continues on September 19.

Rail infrastructure around Vadodara is set for a significant capacity expansion, with plans for third and fourth lines across nearly 259 km of the Vadodara-Ratlam route and doubling of the 33-km Vishwamitri-Dabhoi section.

China has condemned the United States' planned expansion of sanctions against Iran and its trading partners, warning that Beijing will take necessary steps to protect its interests amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.

The NIA has arrested PNB manager Amit Kumar in the ₹17.29 crore fake currency case in Saharanpur. Investigators are tracing the cash trail and possible Nepal links.

Uber is eliminating around 10% of its global workforce as CEO Dara Khosrowshahi pushes for a leaner organisation, fewer management layers and greater investment in mobility, delivery and autonomous transportation.

The United States has warned countries against helping Iran bypass sanctions, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek.

B2B commerce platform Udaan will acquire Swiggy’s retail distribution business Lynk Logistics in a ₹500 crore all-stock transaction, expanding Udaan’s presence across major consumption markets while giving Swiggy a stake in its parent company.

Russia is not pursuing a formal de-dollarisation policy and remains open to acceptable payment mechanisms for international trade, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.