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90 pc Afghans in online poll supports reopening girls' schools as Taliban
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 17 (ANI): About ninety per cent of voters in Afghanistan supported the reopening of schools for girls beyond grade six, and 10 per cent opposed the decision, as per an online poll conducted by Afghanistan's local media outlet TOLO news.
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Decision to declare Maharaja Hari Singh's birthday a public holiday taken
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 16 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the decision to declare the birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh as a public holiday was taken respecting the sentiments of the local people.
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Massive fire at commercial building in China's Hunan
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Changsha (China), September 16 (ANI): A major fire broke out in a high-rise commercial building in China's Hunan province, local media reported on Friday.
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Pakistan faces TTP, JeM hurdle in exiting FATF grey list
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 16 (ANI): The UN's anti-terrorism watchdog - the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) - will meet next month to evaluate not just enacting of laws and their enforcement, but also individuals and terror groups suspected to be the beneficiaries in Pakistan, report
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US announces USD 600 mln additional military package for Ukraine
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 16 (ANI): US will provide USD 600 million in additional military assistance for Ukraine, the State Department said on Friday (local time).
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US expects "action against terrorist groups" as it extends aid to Pak's F-
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 16 (ANI): Even as it has approved a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet sustainment programme for Pakistan, the United States still expects Islamabad to "take sustained action against all terrorist groups," local media outlet Dawn reported.
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Pakistan: Data reveals corruption in delivery of foreign aid to flood vict
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 15 (ANI): Amid the reeling crisis in Pakistan due to floods, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Julien Harneis on Wednesday said that out of USD 150 million in foreign assistance received by the South-Asian country, only USD 38.35 million amo
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Tribesmen in Kurram protest against poor law and order in Khyber Pakhtunkh
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 15 (ANI): A representative organisation of the Chamkani tribe of Kurram in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has protested against the deteriorated law and order situation in the district, local media reported.
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Taliban, Pak security forces clash over Durand line
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 15 (ANI): Amid border tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan over the Durand line, spokesperson of the Taliban has said that fresh clashes between the security forces of the two countries have been reported in Paktia province, as per local media.
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EdTech startup i30 launches BlendEd 2.0 by partnering with local coaching
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI/PNN): Vivek Anand Oberoi backed EdTech startup, iScholar Knowledge Services Pvt Ltd, has recently announced BlendEd 2.0 - a booster blend of diverse curriculum delivered through digital technology in partnership with coaching centres with a str
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Virat Kohli recalls childhood memories with cool street cricket slang
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
A video, titled 'Do You Know Your Cricket Slang' put the spotlight on Kohli as the batting icon explained the meanings of popular local slangs used in Indian street cricket such as 'Batta' and 'Baby Over'.
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Demandbase expands in India, opening new office in Hyderabad and hiring lo
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
San Francisco [US], September 15 (ANI/PRNewswire): Demandbase, the Smarter GTM™ company for B2B brands, today announced it has opened a new office in Hyderabad, India, putting down further roots in the country. The Demandbase building is 11,500 square feet and seats 75 employees, with
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