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Climate change, health risks escalate amid surge in PoGB deforestation
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The ongoing deforestation in PoGB is not only contributing to climate change but is also heightening the region's vulnerability to natural disasters. The removal of trees, which play a crucial role in stabilizing the soil, increases the risk of landslides, particularly in the steep, mountain
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Pakistan: Winter worsens humanitarian crisis in Kurram
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The humanitarian crisis in Kurram, Pakistan, has deepened as severe winter conditions worsen medicine shortages and blockades. Over 50 children have died due to untreated illnesses, with pneumonia emerging as a leading cause. While the provincial government has airlifted supplies, local lead
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At least 32 killed in crowd crushes at charity events in Nigeria
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
At least 32 people have died in two separate crowd crush incidents at charity events in Nigeria, one in Anambra state and the other in Abuja. The events, which aimed to distribute aid to vulnerable populations, were marred by overcrowding as large crowds surged for food and relief materials,
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"He has no intention of giving even Rs 21": BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi attacks
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
"I would first like to ask the widows and the disabled if they are getting their pensions because the feedback I'm receiving is that people are not getting their already sanctioned pensions," Lekhi told ANI.
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Delhi HC to pass order on former IAS Puja Khedkar's anticipatory bail plea
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court is set to deliver its judgement on Monday regarding the anticipatory bail plea of former IAS officer Puja Khedkar. Khedkar is facing criminal charges filed by the Delhi Police, accusing her of cheating and unlawfully claiming OBC and disability quota benefits in the civi
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Reliance Foundation ESA Day brings joy to 1,000 disadvantaged children at
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
It was a funfilled and exciting Sunday for nearly 1,000 children from disadvantaged communities across Mumbai, during Reliance Foundation ESA Day at Jio Presents Hamleys Wonderland™.
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Pakistan: BYC laments rising enforced disappearances cases and harassment
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has condemned the enforced disappearance of Zaman Baloch, Altaf Baloch, and Abdul Hassan Baloch by the Pakistan security forces and the constant atrocities faced by the family members of the victims.
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US Congress approves spending extension, avoiding shutdown
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The US Senate passed a spending measure early on Saturday, preventing a government shutdown and ensuring funding through mid-March. The bill, which includes disaster relief and farm aid, was signed by President Biden after clearing the House. The legislation delays major fiscal decisions
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Mohali building collapse: Woman rescued by NDRF succumbs to injuries
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
A 22-year-old girl has been rescued after a multi-storey under-construction building collapsed in Punjab's Mohali on Saturday and has succumbed to injuries, officials said.
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Baloch activist vows to continue human rights struggle despite threats
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Mahrang Baloch shared the painful story of her father's forced disappearance in 2009 and his subsequent killing in 2011, events that deeply influenced her activism.
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Pakistan: Rights organisation condemns abduction of two individuals from B
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Paank identified the abducted individuals as Zaman Baloch and Abdul Hussain who were called by the Kech's District Chairman and were then taken by the Pakistani forces.
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Industry Leaders Envision 2025 While Declaring 2024 as the Year of Transfo
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 21: The year 2024 was a defining period for industries in India, showcasing resilience, innovation, and adaptability across real estate, education, manufacturing, energy, and consumer goods sectors. Companies capitalized on emerging opportunities, achieving remark
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