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Pak: Dense fog grips Rawalpindi and Islamabad, disrupting daily life
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Dense fog reduced visibility in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, disrupting traffic, flights and rail services. Authorities warned of continued cold and fog, urged cautious travel, and hospitals reported a rise in cold-related illnesses, especially among the elderly and children.
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Dharamshala: Dalit college student death: Professor, three students booked
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
A day after police registered a case against a college professor and three students in connection with the death of a 19-year-old second-year college student in Dharamshala, the college authorities denied receiving any complaint of ragging or sexual harassment, even as the victim's father
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Pakistan: Karachi's residents battle poor road infrastructure, weak law en
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In 2025, Karachi recorded 803 road fatalities. Yet, official data shows a 31.7% decline in deaths in the second half of the year, with fatalities dropping from 477 in the first six months to 326 in the latter half. Injuries also decreased, from 886 to 642 over the same period. Authorities cr
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Canada seeks probe after Air India pilot found under influence of alcohol
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) informed authorities that "Captain Saurabh Kumar reported for duty on Air India flight AI186 on December 23, 2025, while under the influence of alcohol, and unfit for duty".
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Swiss bar fire in Crans-Montana claims 40 lives, 115 injured, says police
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At a press conference in Crans-Montana, Valais Cantonal Police Commander Frederic Gisler on Thursday said that authorities responded swiftly after a fire was reported at a bar in the area.
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Telangana: 605 booked for drunk driving as Malkajgiri sees incident-free N
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As part of preventive measures on the night of December 31 till the morning of January 1, the Malkajgiri Traffic Police deployed 36 special teams across the commissionerate to curb drunk driving and ensure road safety. During the drive, a total of 605 persons were caught driving under the
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Swiss bar explosion leaves several dead, dozens injured in Crans-Montana
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A late-night explosion sparked a deadly fire at a bar in Switzerland, killing and injuring several people. Over 100 patrons were inside at the time, hospitals were overwhelmed with burn victims, and authorities launched an investigation as emergency crews rushed to the scene.
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China's disinformation offensive intensifies as military drills encircle T
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's defence authorities have warned of an escalating wave of Chinese disinformation campaigns accompanying China's ongoing large-scale military drills around the island, cautioning the public against falling prey to fabricated narratives designed to erode morale and sow confusion. Accor
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Pak: Rawalpindi authorities fail to curb pollution from non-compliant bric
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Authorities in Rawalpindi have failed to stop pollution from brick kilns operating without mandatory zig-zag technology, particularly in Gujar Khan. Residents report health risks and weak enforcement, while kiln owners cite high costs. Citizens and legal experts have demanded stricter action
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Pakistan traders threaten countrywide shutdown over mandatory billing mach
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistani traders have warned of a nationwide shutdown on January 16 if the government does not withdraw mandatory POS machine installation. Protesting in Islamabad, they accused tax authorities of harassing small businesses and demanded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's intervention.
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Railway administration sets major plans for the New Year rush in Varanasi
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The railway administration has initiated major preparations to manage the passenger influx during the New Year celebrations and the upcoming Magh Mela. With nearly 5 lakh people visiting daily for Kashi Vishwanath Darshan, authorities have made arrangements for transport and security meas
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J-K: Six flights at Srinagar Airport cancelled due to adverse weather cond
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A total of six arrivals and departure flights at Srinagar Airport in Jammu and Kashmir were cancelled on Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions and operational issues, airport authorities said.
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