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Eight killed on Afghan side during border clashes between Pakistani and Af
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
At least eight people were killed and 13 injured on the Afghan side during clashes that continued late into Saturday night, following a series of confrontations sparked by Pakistan's airstrikes on TTP camps in Afghanistan. The violence escalated after militants attempted to infiltrate Pakist
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Delhi LG orders border checks over allegations of cash transfers
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Dikshit, who is contesting on Congress seat from the New Delhi assembly constituency, said that private vehicles, with Punjab police escorts, were being used to transfer huge amounts of cash.
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Kazakhstan tops regional investment with USD 15.7 billion in 2024
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Kazakhstan has emerged as the leading investment destination in North and Central Asia, attracting USD 15.7 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, according to a recent ESCAP report. This marks an 88 per cent increase year-on-year, with significant contributions from Qatar's USD
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Taiwan's presidential office holds "tabletop" exercise simulating military
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday evening that the simulation, involving central and local government units and civil groups, was aimed to test governmental responses to various scenarios if cross-strait tensions were to escalate further.
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How do lounge access Credit Cards make a difference in travel?
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 28: Travelling can be an exciting adventure, but long waits in crowded airport terminals, unexpected flight delays, and endless queues often make the experience stressful. This is where lounge access credit cards make a significant difference. These cards offer
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Fresh violence erupts in Manipur; CM N Biren Singh condemns attack on civi
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Chief Minister called for calm and unity amid the fresh escalation, adding that all necessary measures have been put in place to handle the situation.
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: With three years into war, end in sight?
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been raging for three years, and the question on everyone's mind is: when will it end? Unfortunately, the answer remains uncertain. Despite diplomatic efforts and economic sanctions, the fighting continues to escalate, causing devastating losses on both sides
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WHO chief Tedros narrowly escapes aerial bombardment at Sanaa airport; UN
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Tedros, along with his United Nations (UN) and WHO colleagues, was about to board a flight when the attack took place, injuring one of the plane's crew members.
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Mozambique: At least 33 people killed, 15 injured and 1500 prisoners escap
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Police general commander Bernardino Rafael said on Wednesday that 150 of the prisoners who escaped from the prison in Maputo have been recaptured.
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UN chief 'alarmed' about worsening food security in Sudan
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised concerns over the escalating food insecurity in Sudan, with famine conditions confirmed in at least five areas. A statement highlighted that over 24.6 million people face acute food shortages, as conflict and restricted aid access exacerbate t
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Aaranyak provides bee-boxes as livelihood support to human-elephant confli
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In response to the significant losses experienced due to the escalating human-elephant conflict (HEC) that poses serious challenges for both elephants and local communities in various regions of Assam, Aaranyak--recognized as the premier biodiversity conservation organization in the area-
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Climate change, health risks escalate amid surge in PoGB deforestation
Updated : 1 year, 5 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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