ARMY SECRETARY RESIGNS
‘Why is Pete Hegseth still around?’ Trump faces revolt over War Secretary after GOP’s midterm rout
Pete Hegseth faces mounting bipartisan calls to resign or be removed as US War Secretary following Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections. While Donald Trump has publicly backed him, JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the defeat, and Republican Congressman Thomas Massie threatened to revive impeachment proceedings against Hegseth.
OpenAI taps former US army secretary Dan Driscoll for national security role
OpenAI has recently appointed Dan Driscoll, a former US Secretary of the Army, to a vital role. He will focus on national security modernization and collaborate on AI initiatives with various partners. Driscoll, who previously participated in diplomatic discussions regarding the Ukraine conflict, expressed his commitment to responsible technology use. He will also engage with different stakeholders to advance the concept of democratic AI.
White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say
The White House is reportedly reviewing candidates to potentially replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg. This review comes as the Pentagon faces unusually high staff turnover and leadership changes. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that Feinberg has his full support and is not leaving. Feinberg has been working to accelerate U.S. munitions production, a goal analysts say is challenging.
Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
President Donald Trump has named Adam Telle, a civilian Army official and former Republican Senate and White House aide, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll’s departure. Telle takes charge amid reported tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with the Army engaged in the Iran conflict and facing weapons shortages.
Trump says he's nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job
President Donald Trump nominated acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to permanently lead the Navy, backing a combat veteran amid concerns over sailors’ strain during the Iran war. Cao, a former special operations officer, has served as acting secretary since April. His nomination comes amid wider upheaval across the US military leadership.
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School assembly news headlines for September 2: Top India, world, sports and business updates
School assembly news headlines for September 2: Stay updated with the latest national, international, sports and business developments making headlines today. Key stories include major Supreme Court developments, PM Modi’s engagements at the SCO Summit, the Nepal flood aftermath, Lionel Messi’s international retirement, US Open results, India’s 7.8% GDP growth and important railway and economic updates.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll tenders resignation over rift with Pete Hegseth
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation amid escalating tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, though the White House has not confirmed acceptance. Driscoll reportedly opposed Hegseth’s interference in Army transformation and appointments.
"Vandalism, looting, arson in the name of protest will be treated as punishable crime," warns Nepal Army amid unrest
Nepal plunged into its worst unrest in two decades as protests over a social media ban and corruption spiraled, leaving at least 19 dead. Demonstrators torched parliament and politicians’ homes, forcing PM KP Sharma Oli to resign. The army rolled out tanks, warning looting and arson will be punished, while global leaders urged restraint and dialogue to restore stability.
Chiefs of Nepal's security agencies jointly urge protesters to resolve crisis through dialogue
In Nepal, a joint appeal from the army and security chiefs urges restraint and dialogue as protests escalate following the Prime Minister's resignation. Agitators have targeted parliament, political offices, and leaders' homes, including setting fire to properties linked to former Prime Minister Deuba. The situation remains tense, with protesters capturing government offices, prompting calls for calm and peaceful resolution.
'US supporting Pakistani Bangladesh genocide': Indian Army shares old newspaper clip of 1971 India-Pakistan Bangladesh war
The Indian Army is recalling the build-up to the 1971 India-Pakistan war by sharing old newspaper clippings, highlighting Pakistan's military preparations and internal unrest. These posts also shed light on the US support for Pakistan during the conflict, amid current tensions over energy trade policies and remarks about tariffs and oil reserves.
Sheikh Hasina going to London for asylum in UK? Here's what Britain's Foreign Secretary said
The UK has called for a United Nations-led investigation into the recent crisis in Bangladesh that led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and departure. Foreign Secretary David Lammy stressed the need for an independent inquiry into the violence and called for a peaceful and democratic future for Bangladesh. While Hasina’s potential asylum in the UK remains unconfirmed, the situation continues to evolve with an interim government now in place in Bangladesh.
"It is a challenge, have to be very careful": Ex-Indian Army Chief Shankar Roychowdhary on Bangladesh unrest
Following Sheikh Hasina's resignation amid widespread protests, experts are concerned about the implications for India. Former Chief of Army Staff Shankar Roychowdhury emphasized the need for caution due to the instability in Bangladesh. Defence expert Dhruv Katoch warned of potential impacts on India's northeast region, while former Ambassador Vidya Bhushan Soni criticized Hasina's overconfidence in handling protests. Former High Commissioner Harsh Shringla noted the possibility of foreign influence and stressed India's interest in restoring peace in Dhaka.
UK Foreign Secretary calls for UN-led investigation in Bangladesh amid protests
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has expressed concern over the violence in Bangladesh and urged for a UN-led investigation into the recent events. He described the situation as unprecedented and urged everyone to work together to end the violence. Lammy also expressed the UK's desire for Bangladesh to transition towards a peaceful and democratic future, highlighting the strong bonds between the two nations.
Israel denies visas to UN officials as furore over Guterres' remarks escalates
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, has announced that his country will deny visas to UN officials in response to remarks made by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that appeared to justify Hamas' assault on Israel. Guterres had stated that the attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum, acknowledging the Palestinians' grievances.
Lt Gen Gurmit Singh sworn in as Governor of Uttarakhand
The function was attended by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, his cabinet colleagues and a number of senior government officials including Chief Secretary SS Sandhu and DGP Ashok Kumar.
Opposition holds protests against UP govt over Hathras gangrape & murder case
"What is happening in Uttar Pradesh is goondaraj. The police have surrounded the village, are not allowing opposition leaders and mediapersons to enter it. They have taken away the mobile phones of the family members of the victim," activist and lawyer Prashant Bhushan said.
Sri Lanka police chief resigns as Sirisena blames security establishment's failure for Easter bombings
The police chief's resignation came a day after the country's defence secretary Hemasiri Fernando handed over his resignation letter to the president.
Sri Lankan president asks defence secretary, police chief to quit
Warnings had been shared with Sri Lankan security services, including one memo addressed to the IGP, ahead of the attacks but no measures had been implemented to thwart them, CNN reported.
Pakistani court slams government, Army for agreement with protesters
Pakistan's law minister Zahid Hamid resigned as part of an agreement reached between the government and the protesters overnight.
Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya sworn in as Nagaland's Governor
After his graduation, Acharya moved to Mumbai where he was engaged in business and was also the senate member of Mumbai University for 30 years.
Congress, JDU rake up demand for VK Singh's resignation
Congress & JD (U) upped ante against govt over controversry surrounding union minister and former Army Chief VK Singh & threatened to stall Parliament if he is not removed.
Jaitley backs Dalbir Singh Suhag as next Army chief
The statement in the Rajya Sabha came even as Jaitley sought an explanation from the defence secretary on his ministry’s affidavit in the Supreme Court.
Assam riots: Tarun Gogoi slams Centre for lack of intelligence, delay in dispatch of troops
A blame game broke out between the Assam government and the Centre on Friday over the response to the ethnic violence in Kokrajhar.
Age row: Centre files caveat in Supreme Court; urges SC not to pass any order on VK Singh's petition
Gen Singh had dragged the government to the Supreme Court over his age row saying it was an issue of his "honour and integrity".
India may have incited Nepal's royal carnage: King Birendra's former aide
The claim was made in a dramatic way during a talkshow on a private channel on Monday night, two days ahead of the slain king's 65th birth anniversary.
India may have incited Nepal's royal carnage: King Birendra's former aide
The claim was made in a dramatic way during a talkshow on a private channel on Monday night, two days ahead of the slain king's 65th birth anniversary.
Molestation charge against Lt Gen
Big embarrassement for Indian Army due to the episode.
Home Minister Shivraj Patil resigns
Resignation has been submitted to PM. There was no word if the resignation had been accepted. Pay tributes to bravehearts | The Terrorists | Pak Connection
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