West Bengal authorities have substituted eggs with seasonal fruit in certain school lunch programmes, citing cost and logistical issues. This policy shift has ignited a broader discussion on child nutrition and dietary choice within the state, with critics arguing against the removal of a vital protein source.
A faction of Labour Members of Parliament is advocating for a statutory cap on individual and organisational donations to political parties, arguing such a measure would mitigate undue influence.
Shoko Kawata, the mayor of Musashino, Tokyo, has become Japan's first sitting mayor to announce maternity leave, drawing national attention and criticism regarding her ability to govern while absent.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma met Atul Gupta, a central figure in a decade-old corruption scandal, in Dubai. The meeting occurred while Zuma was reportedly in Iran for a conference, raising questions about his travel and associations.
