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Pakistan govt told not to 'play with fire' on Indus water issue
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Pakistan Senate has raised concerns over the government's plan to divert water from the Indus River for corporate farming, urging resolution through the Council of Common Interests (CCI). Opposition leaders, including Sherry Rehman, warn that the move could harm Sindh's agricultural prod
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Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher amidst cautious market sentiment
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Despite the marginal uptick, investor sentiment remains cautious amid global and domestic concerns. Of the Nifty 50 companies, 27 saw advances, 22 registered declines, and two remained unchanged in early trade.
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"Extremely insulting to me and every Punjabi": CM Bhagwant Mann hits back
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Earlier today, Parvesh Verma raised security concerns ahead of the Republic Day, alleging that the Punjab Chief Minister, all ministers and MLAs have come only for the New Delhi constituency with thousands of vehicles roaming around having Punjab registration numbers.
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Delhi HC dismisses appeal against use of EVMs in elections
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in elections across constituencies. The petitioner had raised concerns regarding the use of EVMs, arguing that Section 61-A of the relevant law requires the respondent (Ele
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Karachi water supply severely impacted by Dhabeji Pumping Station power fa
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A power failure at Karachi's Dhabeji pumping station caused an explosion, rupturing two major pipelines and halting water supply to several areas. Efforts to restore operations are underway, while delays in the K-IV project and B-Feeder canal work raise concerns about the city's water future
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Pakistan: Islamabad's Polyclinic denies fake vaccine administration claims
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Polyclinic Hospital in Islamabad has denied allegations of administering counterfeit vaccines at its International Vaccination Centre (IVC), asserting that it does not procure vaccines for travellers. The hospital clarified that travellers purchase vaccines from the open market, and its role
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Protesters gather in Washington DC to oppose Trump, raise issues of women'
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The protesters highlighted concerns over women's rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and protections for marginalised groups.
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Chirag Paswan raised Muslim community's concerns regarding Waqf Bill: LJP'
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Arun Bharti on Saturday said that his party chief Chirag Paswan raised the concerns of the Muslim community regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. His reaction comes as the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Bill is meeting various stakeholders
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China's population decline accelerates amid falling births and rising deat
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
China's population continued its downward trend for the third consecutive year, with deaths surpassing the slight rise in births, raising concerns over the nation's long-term demographic and economic outlook, as reported by the Taipei Times.
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Karnataka seeks fair share of Central funds: State Minister Krishna Byre G
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a significant meeting addressing state financial allocations, Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has voiced concerns over the equitable distribution of central funds to Karnataka.
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Responsibility for TikTok ban implementation falls on "incoming administra
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Following the US Supreme Court's ruling regarding a proposed ban on TikTok due to security concerns, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasised that the responsibility for "implementing the law now falls on the incoming administration."
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"Putin should withdraw troops from Ukraine...": Polish envoy stresses need
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Charge d'affaires of Poland to India, Sebastian Domzalski, calls for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war and outlines Poland's strong ties with the US under Trump, while emphasising defence priorities amidst regional security concerns.
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