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Pakistan: Rescue underway after woman, daughter fall into open sewerage li
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
A woman and her daughter fell into an open sewerage line at Bhatti Chowk in Lahore during construction work. Rescue teams are searching for them as police investigate the incident. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage, questioning family members, and examining safety lapses at the site.
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Any attempt to politicise Ajit Pawar's demise is extremely unfortunate: Ek
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday strongly criticised those trying to give "a conspiratorial angle" to Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar's death in a plane accident.
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Cigarette volumes expected to fall as new duty takes effect: Crisil Rating
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Crisil Ratings reports that the domestic cigarette industry is preparing for a 6-8 per cent volume reduction in the next fiscal year. This follows the imposition of additional excise duties and an increase in GST rates effective February 1. Under the new tax structure, the compensation ce
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India-EU FTA to level textile playing field with Bangladesh, Pakistan as t
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The agreement is expected to provide a major boost to India's textile and apparel sector, which currently faces tariffs of up to 12% in the EU, compared with zero duties for competitors such as Pakistan, Bangladesh and Turkey. Similar benefits are expected for exports of chemicals, leather p
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Falling value of Rupee, air pollution to be raised in Budget Parliament Se
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Wednesday said that issues such as the "falling value of the Rupee" against the US Dollar and the "worsening air pollution" in the national capital would be raised by the party during the Budget session of Parliament.
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Western disturbance brings rain, snowfall to Western Himalayas; isolated h
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Dense fog and cold wave warnings have been issued for Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and other areas. A fresh Western disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from the night of 30th January, 2026. Local people have suffered crop damage, including to potato and garlic crops, due
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Unfurling flags and remembering fallen soldiers: Nation celebrates 77th Re
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
"This day reminds us of the democratic values mentioned in our constitution, on which our democracy is based. This occasion is dedicated to the values of justice, freedom, and equality that we all should abide by. Let us pay tribute to those freedom fighters and soldiers who sacrificed th
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Anime 'Dragon Ball Super: Beerus' trailer out, to premiere from April 2026
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The trailer of the remastered version of the popular anime 'Dragon Ball Super' titled 'Dragon Ball Super: Beerus' has finally been released with the announcement of its release date at the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event in Japan, reported Variety. The series will premiere in fall 2026.<
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Pakistan's education crisis deepens as teachers, schools' bodies reject pa
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Teachers' bodies and private school associations across Pakistan strongly criticised the government's education strategy on International Education Day, calling it short-sighted and harmful to learning. The organisations said falling enrolment and shrinking public school infrastructure show
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"High GST rates have reduced consumers' ability to spend": Retailer
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Chaitanya explained, "High GST rates have reduced consumers' ability to spend, leading to a noticeable decline in demand. This fall in consumption has directly impacted retail businesses, particularly small traders who depend on steady daily sales." He noted that while the Central Governm
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Telangana: 6 girls found unconscious in hostel room after AC blast
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Six girls were hospitalised early Sunday morning after falling unconscious after an AC blast caused by a short circuit led to huge smoke at a hostel in the Alwal police station limits in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, a fire official said.
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Nepal: Polls set to open for 17 new members for the National Assembly
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Polls are set to start from 9 AM (Local Time) to elect 17 new members for the National Assembly, which will fall vacant from March 4, 2026, according to the Election Commission.
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