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Only 47% Pakistanis have access to safe drinking water; PIDE seminar warns
Updated : 3 months ago IST
During the event titled "The Thirst for Safety: Water Quality and Public Health in Pakistan," Dr. Hifza Rasheed, Director General (Water Quality) at the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), stated that Pakistan's per capita availability of freshwater has decreased from 5,
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Voting to choose new leadership of CPN-UML begins in Kathmandu
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The election process, which had been postponed multiple times since Monday, started about an hour later than scheduled due to a technical glitch in the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
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Nepal: Technical glitch halts election process in ongoing general conventi
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Voting to elect new CPN-UML leadership was postponed to Wednesday morning due to technical glitches in electronic voting machines at the party's general convention in Kathmandu. Polling, delayed multiple times since Monday, will resume at 8 am if issues are resolved.
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Fire and Fury Corps commemorates Vijay Diwas at Leh War Memorial
Updated : 3 months ago IST
General Officer Commanding of Fire and Fury Corps Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla, on behalf of all ranks of the formation, laid a wreath at the Hall of Fame War Memorial on the occasion. Senior military officers and a large number of troops from Leh Garrison were present during the wrea
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Assam: Special Awareness Programme on road safety held at Jonai Science Co
Updated : 3 months ago IST
According to an official release from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the programme aimed to raise awareness among youth and the general public about the importance of safe, responsible, and lawful behaviour on the roads.
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Pune Grand Tour unveils trophy in New Delhi in presence of Union Sports Mi
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The event brought together notable dignitaries at the national capital, led by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Smt. PT Usha unveils the Pride of Pune. They were joined by Shri Pankaj Singh, President, Cycling Feder
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Defence Estates Organisation is a shining example of transparency, efficie
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE), under the Ministry of Defence, celebrated Defence Estates Day 2025 with great solemnity and pride at Raksha Sampada Bhawan, Delhi Cantonment on December 16, 2025. The celebrations were graced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who, in his ad
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Bangladesh celebrates victory over Pakistan in 1971 liberation war
Updated : 3 months ago IST
December 16 is also observed as Vijay Diwas in India, marking the end of a nine-month war against Pakistan in 1971, where Indian forces and Mukti Bahini secured victory, leading to East Pakistan's liberation and the birth of Bangladesh.
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Private players dominate life insurance market, general insurance premium
Updated : 3 months ago IST
From FY15 onwards, growth resumed as insurers adapted to the new regulatory environment and diversified their product mix and channels. Private sector Annual Premium Equivalent (APE) recovered to Rs 250 billion in FY15 and increased steadily to Rs 286 billion in FY16, Rs 349 billion in FY17
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with Tri-Service-Chiefs, CDS pays tri
Updated : 3 months ago IST
A wreath-lying ceremony was held at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Tuesday to commemorate the 54th Vijay Diwas, marking the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War. The event was graced by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS Chief General Anil Chauhan, COAS
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'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary passes away at 78
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Anthony Geary, the actor best known for his iconic role as Luke Spencer on the daytime soap opera 'General Hospital', has died at the age of 78.
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Indian Army recalls courage, valour of Armed Forces in 1971 War on Vijay D
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Additional Directorate General of Public Information on Tuesday recalled the historic tale of courage and valour of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. Vijay Diwas is annually observed on December 16. They described the battle as a triumph that reshaped
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