Residents of Manapakkam, Kolapakkam, and Gerugambakkam in Chennai are facing a dire situation as access to the historic Rudrabhoomi burial ground remains restricted due to bureaucratic hurdles and land disputes with the Union Defence Ministry’s Officers Training Academy (OTA). This has resulted in delayed burials and immense inconvenience for families in need, highlighting a critical issue of public access to essential services in the city.
Russian security services apprehended Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov on suspicion of accepting substantial bribes. Ivanov, a close associate of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, is facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted. The arrest has sparked speculations about a potential power struggle within the elite and a crackdown on corruption in the post-Soviet armed forces, as Russia continues to face international condemnation for its invasion of Ukraine.
