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Pakistan: Gas shortage triggers protests in Quetta amid severe cold
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Gas shortages during a harsh cold spell triggered protests in Quetta, Dawn reported. Residents blocked roads and burned tyres over low pressure and supply suspensions. Many areas faced outages beyond loadshedding hours, forcing people to use cylinders. Temperatures remained below zero in Que
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CII calls for value unlocking of PSUs through fast-tracking privatisation
Updated : 2 months ago IST
To sustain capital expenditure and address developmental priorities amid global economic uncertainties, the industry chamber CII in its proposals for the Union Budget 2026-27, has urged the Government to mobilise resources through a calibrated approach to privatisation, focusing on sector
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Trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan drops by 40pc amid border tensions
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Official data showed that in 2024, the total trade volume between the two countries reached USD 2.461 billion. However, in 2025, it fell to USD 1.766 billion, marking a significant decline of USD 695 million.
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'Iran is looking at freedom; US ready to help': Donald Trump
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Amid the protests in Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that the United States stands ready to help the Middle-Eastern country, which is looking at "Freedom" like never before.
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"No need to link religious faith with communalism": CPI(M) targets UDF ami
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Communist Party of India (Marxist) State Secretary M.V. Govindan has asserted that opposing communalism has always been the party's principled position, while accusing the Congress-led UDF of hypocrisy on the issue.
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GST compensation must continue, MGNREGA changes unfeasible: Kerala FM KN B
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Saturday said that the state government has urged the Centre to continue Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation and retain the existing structure of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), citing economic pressures o
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Neil Nitin Mukesh shares fun airport video, sings "Hanste Hanste" with Mad
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
A long wait at the airport turned into an impromptu musical moment for the actor, who proved that a flight delay doesn't always have to kill the mood. Stuck with time to spare, Neil found the perfect way to keep things "entertaining" by breaking into song with none other than filmmaker Madhu
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Bangladesh Indian High Commissioner meets BNP chief Tarique Rahman amid po
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The meeting comes at a significant moment in Bangladesh's political landscape, with Tarique Rahman recently taking over as BNP Chairman after the post fell vacant following Khaleda Zia's death on December 30. The meeting also takes place amid rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh afte
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"Key provisions ensure that no language is imposed": Kerala CM Vijayan ami
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, "Kerala's progress has always been rooted in comprehensive development anchored in equality and brotherhood. The Government remains steadfast in upholding the constitutional values of secularism and pluralism."
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"Public trust is weakened": Kamal Haasan flags film certification processe
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Kamal Haasan has issued a strong statement amid the ongoing controversies surrounding the Central Board of Film Certification.
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UP Women's Commission Vice-Chairperson, KGMU VC trade allegations amid row
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to the media in Lucknow, Aparna Yadav said her visit to KGMU was not limited to the widely reported case involving Dr Rameez, but also concerned two other serious matters. "My concern wasn't solely about Dr Rameez. Two cases had already been brought to my attention. The case invo
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'Peace is the best medicine': WHO Chief highlights rising military spendin
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, highlighted how global military spending continues to rise amidst ongoing conflicts, meanwhile the spending on global health initiatives has declined significantly. He gave a call for the world to focus on savi
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