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• Pakistan has indefinitely postponed elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) amid escalating political instability and widespread civil unrest. • The crisis is driven by a three-pronged resistance involving India's rejection of the polls, internal political rivalry, and intense protests from local residents. • Protesters, led by the JAAC, have issued a 38-point charter demanding judicial reforms, lower electricity prices, resource rights, and the release of detained activists.

• Voting in seven constituencies during the third phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been postponed indefinitely. • The decision follows a wave of violent protests and formal requests from local political figures and candidates citing the unstable security situation. • India has criticized the electoral process, labeling the entire exercise a farce.

Iran players stayed in country after Asian Cup in MarchDuo condemned as traitors in Iran for not singing anthemTwo former Iranian footballers said on Thursday they were “proud” to have been granted Australian citizenship after being called traitors at home for refusing to sing the national anthem before a game.Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were members of a group of seven from Iran’s delegation who asked for Australia’s protection after the high-profile protest during the women’s Asian Cup in March. Continue reading...

• The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day following an uproar from Opposition MPs regarding the funding of the Ram Temple. • Chaos also erupted in the Rajya Sabha as members protested the absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah during discussions on the July 20 police action and NEET protests. • Congress MP Pawan Khera demanded an official statement from the Union Home Minister, alleging that the government is intentionally avoiding a parliamentary discussion on student issues.

• The 2026 Parliament Monsoon Session has commenced, featuring the "Mangal Milan," a rebranded weekly strategy session for the NDA to ensure alliance alignment and constructive debate. • Congress MP Pawan Khera has demanded an official statement from the Union Home Minister regarding recent student-related developments and the NEET paper leak controversy. • The opposition alleges that the government is intentionally avoiding parliamentary discussions on these critical student issues.

Opposition parties say nationwide protests that forced resignation of education secretary are beginning to dent BJP supportIndia’s ruling Bharatiya Janata party has suffered a byelection defeat in a seat it had held for three decades following the Cockroach movement student protests that have shaken Narendra Modi’s government.Prashant Kishor, a high profile electoral strategist turned politician, scored a breakthrough win for his fledgling Jan Suraaj (Good Governance) party in the Bankipur constituency in Patna, the capital of the eastern state of Bihar. Continue reading...

Federal police say those who vandalised a defence manufacturer and torched nearby cars could face life imprisonmentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnti-weapons protesters who vandalised a defence manufacturer and set nearby vehicles alight could face life imprisonment after police said the incident was being investigated as an act of terrorism by “far-left extremists”.The Australian federal police, their Victorian counterparts and spy agency Asio are examining whether the incident at Melbourne-based Lovitt Technologies on 5 July 2025 was potentially perpetrated by “far-left extremists, motivated by anarchist and revolutionary ideologies”, a joint statement said. Continue reading...