Published on: May 19, 2025, 8:08 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Financial Times highlights significant shifts in the UK's financial and scientific sectors. Legal & General expands its private assets by acquiring a majority stake in Proprium Capital Partners. The UK regulates 'buy now, pay later' lenders, and seeks enhanced food trade relations with the EU, while boosting support for scientists departing the US.
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Published on: May 19, 2025, 6:36 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
Portugal's third general election in three years dashed hopes that the ballot could end the worst spell of political instability for decades in the European Union country of 10.6 million people
Published on: May 19, 2025, 1:24 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
People complain that they can’t afford to buy or rent a home where they come from, and that they and their children have to move away to buy.
Published on: May 18, 2025, 8:57 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
The first call to the fire force was made at 6.16 am, and the first fire engine was dispatched just a minute later, said Y Nagi Reddy, the Director General of Fire Safety.
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Published on: May 18, 2025, 8:09 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
Voters in Portugal went to the polls on Sunday for the country's third general election in three years, with Prime Minister Luis Montenegro tipped to win, but without an overall majority.
Published on: May 18, 2025, 3:29 p.m. | Source: News18
CISF Recruitment 2025: CISF begins recruitment for Head Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota with 403 vacancies. Apply online by June 6, 2025.
Published on: May 18, 2025, 6:58 a.m. | Source: News18
The explosion took place outside a fertility clinic, which was described as "unforgivable" by US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Authorities are working to determine what happened.
Published on: May 17, 2025, 3:21 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The signing ceremony, held at the ILO headquarters, was graced by Fahad Bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, Director-General of QFFD, and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO.
Published on: May 16, 2025, 11:03 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
At the Sagarmatha Sambaad in Nepal, leaders from around the world reaffirmed their commitment to addressing climate change, particularly its impact on mountainous regions. The event featured contributions from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and representatives from various countries, emphasizing unity and commitment to safeguarding our environmental future.
Published on: May 16, 2025, 5:42 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Syria signed an $800 million MoU with UAE's DP World to develop a multi-purpose terminal at Tartous port. The deal involves developing, managing, and operating facilities to boost Syria's maritime infrastructure, as confirmed by Syria's Land and Sea Ports General Authority.
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Published on: May 15, 2025, 4:45 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, former Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General (Retired) Vinod Bhatia said that the DGMO hotline between India and Pakistan has stood the test of time and has played critical roles from working out ceasefires to managing crises.
Published on: May 15, 2025, 4:32 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
In the video, the TTE asks the officers to vacate the AC corridor and move to the sleeper or general coach.
Published on: May 15, 2025, 3:08 p.m. | Source: ThePrint
Jalandhar has given Pakistan another Chief of Army Staff, Gen Zia ul-Haq, the progenitor of politico-military jihad across both the Afghan and Indian borders.
Published on: May 15, 2025, 1:57 p.m. | Source: ThePrint
As Chinese military general & strategist Sun Tzu said, ‘To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.’
Published on: May 15, 2025, 1:38 p.m. | Source: India TV News
The stock is also in action as the company has informed exchanges about the critical updates to its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) notice and corrigendum, issued earlier in January 2025.
Published on: May 15, 2025, 10:05 a.m. | Source: ThePrint
From India, Honorary Consul General of Albania Dikshu C. Kukreja welcomed the result, calling Rama’s fourth term a ‘promising horizon’ for Albania’s regional and global partnerships.
Published on: May 15, 2025, midnight | Source: THE WEEK
Supreme Court questions gender bias in Army Judge Advocate General (legal) posts after women with higher ranks lose out due to unequal vacancy distribution despite being gender-neutral
Published on: May 15, 2025, midnight | Source: Livemint
The indigenous GPU will be a general-purpose semiconductor chip, and can be used in the long run for various tasks such as local cloud platforms, data analytics, AI training and more.
Published on: May 14, 2025, 7:05 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Germany's foreign minister stated that countries cannot fill the gap if the U.S. withdraws its U.N. peacekeeping funding. The U.S. is the largest contributor, providing 27% of the peacekeeping budget. The Secretary-General urged timely payments amidst liquidity concerns, while discussions occur on peacekeeping's future.
Published on: May 14, 2025, 6:12 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Ramdas Athawale's comments come a day after Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that the ceasefire came about after Pakistan's director-general of military operations contacted India's DGMO.
Published on: May 14, 2025, 6:12 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The EU's General Court has annulled the European Commission's decision not to disclose text messages between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer's CEO regarding COVID-19 vaccine negotiations. The court cited the Commission's failure to provide credible reasons for withholding the texts, marking a significant step towards transparency.
Published on: May 13, 2025, 10:47 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Twenty Democratic-led states filed lawsuits to block the Trump administration from linking transportation and emergency funding to immigration enforcement compliance. They argue the move is coercive and illegal. California Attorney General Rob Bonta leads the effort against what he terms an unconstitutional overreach on spending power.
Published on: May 13, 2025, 10:10 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle
It was signed by officials at the Education Department, Health and Human Services and the General Services Administration.
Published on: May 13, 2025, 7:52 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.
Published on: May 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m. | Source: India TV News
On Monday, the director general of air operations Air Marshal A K Bharti told media, “All our military bases, and systems continue to remain fully operational and ready to undertake any future missions should the need arise”.
Published on: May 13, 2025, 6:19 p.m. | Source: News18
Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir faces dissent within the military and public over his leadership, strained India relations, and political crackdowns.
Published on: May 13, 2025, 5:41 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Amidst the India-Pakistan military conflict, China’s Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs, Liu Jinsong, met with Indian Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat to discuss bilateral relations and regional peace. The countries reached a temporary ceasefire with China advocating dialogue and communication to ensure long-term stability.
Published on: May 13, 2025, 5:18 p.m. | Source: News18
General Officer Commanding shares his experience praising Modi and attending a dinner at the Pakistani Embassy in New York, highlighting diplomatic challenges and insights.
Published on: May 13, 2025, 5:16 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls on member states to fulfill financial obligations toward peacekeeping, highlighting its effectiveness despite reduced budgets. As Germany pledges additional support, Guterres emphasizes the need for efficiencies amid broader financial strains, particularly from reduced US aid under the Trump administration.
Published on: May 13, 2025, 1:59 p.m. | Source: ThePrint
In the meeting Tuesday in New Delhi, Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi were present.
Published on: May 13, 2025, 11:49 a.m. | Source: News18
Pakistan's crises stem from Army Chief General Asim Munir's ego, causing governance failures and rising body counts. PM Modi warns of Pakistan's downfall due to terrorism.
Published on: May 12, 2025, 8:33 p.m. | Source: Livemint
However, Bharti, who is the Director General of Air Operations, did not provide details on what target the Chinese PL-15 missile missed.
Published on: May 12, 2025, 7:42 a.m. | Source: India TV News
India-Pakistan ceasefire: The directors general of military operations from India and Pakistan will talk again at 12 noon today after a conversation on May 10 at 3.35 pm, following which the ceasefire was agreed to.
Published on: May 11, 2025, 11:08 p.m. | Source: India TV News
Director General of Naval Operations, Vice Admiral A N Pramod, said that the naval forces were deployed in the northern Arabian sea in a 'dissuasive and deterrent' posture, with full readiness to strike select targets at sea, and on land, including Karachi, at a time of our choosing.
Published on: May 11, 2025, 10:49 p.m. | Source: India TV News
During the press conference, Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod, the Director General of Naval Operations, invoked the Sanskrit phrase 'Sham no Varunah' at the end of his statement. Here's what it means.
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Published on: May 11, 2025, 4:28 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
Though India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday, the Pakistan Army, headed by General Asim Munir, quickly violated the agreement. Experts say the conflict provides a chance for Munir to take complete control of Pakistan if he hasn’t already, and that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif likely has little say when it comes to the policy with India
Published on: May 11, 2025, 1:20 a.m. | Source: Livemint
DGMOs are senior officials of Indian Army, usually of the rank of Lieutenant General, responsible for overseeing all military operations in India and along its borders.
Published on: May 10, 2025, 9:11 p.m. | Source: ThePrint
A meeting at the PM's residence took place Saturday, with Rajnath Singh, Jaishankar, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan among others in attendance.
Published on: May 10, 2025, 6:36 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
This news brief highlights several health-related developments including the approval of the first at-home cervical cancer test by the US FDA, a controversial nomination for U.S. Surgeon General, and the deployment of AI across FDA centers. Other reports discuss drug pricing, legal settlements, and advancements in medical treatments.
Published on: May 10, 2025, midnight | Source: THE WEEK
Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary is the son of a nuclear scientist who had close affiliations with Osama Bin Laden's Al-Qaeda
Published on: May 9, 2025, midnight | Source: Livemint
The three companies—United India Insurance, Oriental Insurance Company and National Insurance Company—are the weaker of the four state-owned general insurers. If the insurers remain profitable through FY26, options such as a merger or even privatization may be revisited.
Published on: May 9, 2025, midnight | Source: Livemint
The guidance note has been drafted detailing protocol for safe disposal of unused or expired medicines describing the method and responsibilities of the various stakeholders such as general public, retailers, wholesaler/ distributor/ stockist, manufacturer, medical institutions and drug inspectors.
Published on: May 8, 2025, 9:17 a.m. | Source: ThePrint
Meanwhile, director general of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations says its military is 'responding in kind' to LoC firings, inflicting significant losses, destroying checkposts.
Published on: May 8, 2025, midnight | Source: Livemint
Sula Vineyards is responding to a decline in general urban wine consumption by expanding its portfolio and hosting urban wine festivals. The company dominates the premium wine market, accounting for over 60% share, while adjusting strategies to combat increased competition.
Published on: May 7, 2025, 1:18 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
With a slight improvement in overall results in both Science and General stream in Class XII, the Minister, who is also a teacher, congratulated the students and appreciated the hard work put in by the teachers
Published on: May 7, 2025, 12:17 a.m. | Source: Livemint
India-Pak Tensions: The services chiefs of Pakistan — Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar — were part of the visiting team, as seen in the group photo released on the occasion.
Published on: May 6, 2025, 11:45 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Prashanth Kumar Thakur, director general, Fire and Emergency Service and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), has directed districts concerned in the state to undertake the drills as part of 'Operation Abhyaas'.
Published on: May 6, 2025, 6:18 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Major General (Retd) Vinayak Saini will succeed former IPS officer Jatinder Singh Aulakh as PPSC chairman.
Published on: May 6, 2025, 6:12 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle
The submission of senior advocate K K Venugopal, appearing for the Kerala government, was opposed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
Published on: May 6, 2025, 11:37 a.m. | Source: ThePrint
Asim Malik belongs to a blue-blooded army family. His father was a three-star general whose generation saw career advancement under Gen Zia.
Published on: May 6, 2025, 9:51 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Hegseth in a memo ordered a reduction of 10% of overall general-level officers in the military and 20% of four-star positions in the National Guard.
Published on: May 6, 2025, 7:05 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
It will take decades, not years, for artificial intelligence to transform society in the revolutionary ways that big developer labs and companies have been predicting, say AI researchers at Princeton University. AI, they argue, is a general-purpose technology like electricity which will not make human labour redundant
Published on: May 5, 2025, 10:28 p.m. | Source: News18
Pakistan's Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir said that Pakistan seeks regional peace but will not hesitate to defend itself
Published on: May 5, 2025, 10:12 p.m. | Source: News18
Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir is being painted as a hero after the Pahalgam terror attack, despite internal opposition and corruption allegations.
Published on: May 5, 2025, 7:53 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
ACB Director General Ravi Prakash Meharda told journalists that Patel, the Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) MLA from Bagidora in Banswara district, and middleman Vijay Kumar Patel were caught “red-handed” at the MLA quarters in Jaipur while accepting the bribe.
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Published on: May 4, 2025, 11:23 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
Israel's army on Sunday confirmed it was calling up "tens of thousands" of reservists to expand its war in Gaza, army chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said.
Published on: May 4, 2025, 10:45 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Retired Lieutenant General Sudarshan Hasabnis opined that Indian citizens should not create an internal environment that pressures the government into military action.
Published on: May 4, 2025, 6:01 p.m. | Source: Scroll.in
The remarks were made on Facebook by Major General (Retired) ALM Fazlur Rahman, who is considered close to the country’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus.
Published on: May 3, 2025, 7:12 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
The blame for the Pahalgam misadventure is slowly falling on General Asim Munir who for the sake of his own extension in November has pushed Pakistan towards the abyss.
Published on: May 3, 2025, 4:29 a.m. | Source: Livemint
Major General (Retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman suggested Bangladesh occupy northeastern Indian states if India attacks Pakistan, advocating for collaboration with China. The Bangladesh government distanced itself from Rahman's comments.
Published on: May 3, 2025, midnight | Source: Livemint
India’s non-life insurance sector, despite its low market penetration, saw premium income increase 19.5% year-on-year in FY24 on strong demand for health and motor policies, making it attractive for long-term investors such as private equity firms.
Published on: May 2, 2025, 4 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine
The model excels at coding, general-purpose tasks, with ridiculously low API pricing and outputs 200 + tokens per second.
Published on: May 2, 2025, 12:07 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Sharma succeeded Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar, who completed his four-decade career in the Army on April 30.
Published on: May 1, 2025, 1:30 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
When Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the creation of the post of Special Commissioner in Mumbai Police in January 2023, one of the prime reasons cited by him was that there was a gap of a rank between Mumbai Police Commissioner — a Director General (DG) officer — and the five joint commissioners — an […]
Published on: May 1, 2025, 12:06 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Later in the day, he visited Shubham's family in Kanpur and was accompanied by Congress general secretary Avinash Pande, its state president Ajay Rai and other senior party leaders.
Published on: April 30, 2025, 4:20 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
This came after Modi chaired a meeting of the top defence establishment, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and all three chiefs of the armed forces.
Published on: April 29, 2025, 6:46 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Governor KT Parnaik of Arunachal Pradesh reviewed NEEPCO's ongoing and future projects. Major General RK Jha updated him on the corporation's plans and progress. Emphasizing the importance of developing model villages with essential facilities in project areas, Parnaik highlighted the need for tangible benefits to local residents.
Published on: April 29, 2025, 4:52 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
We will continue to focus on improving customer value while maintaining a strong financial position to support future growth. SBI General Insurance completes 15 years of growth and success, the company remains steadfast in its mission to make insurance accessible and affordable for all.
Published on: April 29, 2025, 4:32 p.m. | Source: ThePrint
New JNUSU president Nitish Kumar aims to fix campus infrastructure, while his vice-president, general secretary & joint secretary each bring their own priorities to the table.
Published on: April 28, 2025, 10:37 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
R S Baidwan, general secretary of the Environment Protection Society, demanded immediate action, including proper leaf disposal systems, to prevent future disasters and safeguard air quality.
Published on: April 28, 2025, 2:33 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Nitish Kumar from AISA was declared President, Manisha from DSF was elected Vice-President, Munteha from DSF won the post of General Secretary, and Vaibhav Meena from ABVP was elected Joint Secretary. For the first time in a decade, the ABVP made its way back into the central panel of the JNUSU.
Published on: April 27, 2025, 5:41 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Mizoram Governor General VK Singh urged patience following the Pahalgam terror attack while the government addresses the issue. Singh emphasized vigilance for suspicious activities. The attack resulted in 26 casualties, prompting India's government, led by Prime Minister Modi, to promise a robust response to those responsible.
Published on: April 27, 2025, 10:48 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
The committee members recommended for preparation of the RFP and estimation of baseline revenue, a mechanism for capturing data on the duration of vehicle stay in the parking lot is required.
Published on: April 26, 2025, 8:31 p.m. | Source: News18
Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir reaffirms the two-nation theory, emphasizing distinct Muslim and Hindu identities amid rising India-Kashmir tensions.
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Published on: April 26, 2025, 6:50 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
All Ukrainian troops have been forced from parts of Russia’s Kursk region, which Moscow lost control of last year to a surprise Ukrainian incursion, Russia’s top general said in a Kremlin meeting Saturday
Published on: April 25, 2025, midnight | Source: THE WEEK
Firing was reported from multiple Pakistani posts along the Line of Control by the Pakistan Army throughout the night. The exchange of fire across the LoC comes ahead of Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi’s scheduled visit to Jammu and Kashmir to assess the security situation in the region in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Published on: April 24, 2025, 7:11 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
As security forces scramble for a response, the attack has led to an exodus of tourists from not only Pahalgam but also the Valley in general.
Published on: April 23, 2025, 10:29 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle
It is learnt that Pakistan Army chief was in the general headquarters for a long time on Tuesday
Published on: April 23, 2025, 1:14 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
The Pahalgam attack comes a week after Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir's statement that Kashmir is Islamabad's “jugular vein”.
Published on: April 23, 2025, midnight | Source: THE WEEK
After the Pahalgam terror attack, Asim Munir's statement is now being viewed as a war cry for terrorists to regroup
Published on: April 22, 2025, 3:46 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
The court has also received a report from the Registrar General, High Court of Judicature at Bombay, on why the dargah committee’s plea challenging the April 1 notice was not listed for hearing.
Published on: April 21, 2025, 10:12 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
President Trump affirmed his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports emerged of Hegseth using an unclassified app to share details of a sensitive military attack. The incident has sparked controversy and an investigation by the Pentagon's Inspector General.
Published on: April 21, 2025, 8:43 p.m. | Source: India TV News
The body of the 68-year-old former Director General of Police (DGP) was found with multiple stab wounds at his residence in southeast Bengaluru's HSR Layout. Police have arrested his wife, Pallavi Prakash, 65, and detained their daughter, Kriti.
Published on: April 21, 2025, 5:53 p.m. | Source: News18
Earlier, SSC had notified a total of 39,481 vacancies for the post of Constable (General Duty) in CAPFs and the SSF, Rifleman (GD) in the Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in NCB
Published on: April 21, 2025, 2:26 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Mangi Lal Jat has been appointed as Secretary of DARE and Director General of ICAR. With over 25 years of experience, his leadership is expected to usher in innovation and sustainable farming practices. His career includes key roles within ICRISAT and other international agricultural organizations.
Published on: April 21, 2025, midnight | Source: THE WEEK
Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla, Master General Sustenance (MGS) urged industry to work in tandem with Indian Army
Published on: April 20, 2025, 11:03 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle
Retired Director General (DG) and Inspector General of Police Om Prakash (68) was found dead in a pool of blood at his residence in HSR Layout of Bengaluru city on Sunday evening.
Published on: April 20, 2025, 3:41 p.m. | Source: The News Minute
Two convents built for Swiss nuns, who came to Kerala in the early 1900s to provide nursing care, still stand within the General Hospital and Thycaud Hospital c
Published on: April 20, 2025, midnight | Source: THE WEEK
Supreme Court lawyer Anas Tanwir has moved the office of Attorney General to initiate contempt proceedings at Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey for his alleged comments against the apex court. Tanwir said the comments were misleading and were aimed at lowering the dignity of the Supreme Court.
Published on: April 19, 2025, 8:21 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle
Putin made the announcement at a meeting with Chief of the General Staff General Gerasimov.
Published on: April 19, 2025, 8:21 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle
Putin made the announcement at a meeting with Chief of the General Staff General Gerasimov.
Published on: April 19, 2025, 5 p.m. | Source: ThePrint
Durai, son of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secy Vaiko, alleged the leader was indirectly working to destroy party 'by giving news to the media' to defame him.
Published on: April 18, 2025, 8:31 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Will machines take over the world and make us their slaves? What is an ‘intelligent’ machine, to begin with? Science fiction is fun, but it is as yet just that — fiction
Published on: April 18, 2025, 8:23 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, while addressing a gathering of overseas Pakistanis, reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding rhetoric on Kashmir and defended the controversial two-nation theory that led to the Partition in 1947.
Published on: April 18, 2025, 5:45 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
The Supreme Court said in its order that during the hearing on Thursday, Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, stated that till the next date of hearing, no appointments would be made to the waqf bodies and that the character of waqf properties would not change.
Published on: April 18, 2025, 5:08 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Judge directs Advocate General to obtain details from state police chief regarding action taken, report back by evening.
Published on: April 17, 2025, 4:49 p.m. | Source: India TV News
Waqf Act: Apart from this, the Supreme Court took note of the Solicitor General's assurance that no appointments to the Waqf Board or Council will be made until the next hearing and stated that existing Waqf properties will not be identified.
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Published on: April 15, 2025, 11:30 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
Once hailed as a decorated commander of Russia’s 58th Combined Arms Army in Ukraine, Popov now finds himself reportedly tasked with leading a Russian military battalion made up of former convicts, notorious for its heavy casualties and suicide-style assaults