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Doha Forum urges economic engagement and connectivity for Afghanistan
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At the Doha Forum, regional envoys said Afghanistan should be seen as an opportunity, not a threat. Officials stressed economic cooperation, regional connectivity, and dialogue with Pakistan. Qatar offered to help ease tensions, while discussions also covered global issues including Gaza and
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Rawalpindi, Islamabad transporters set for wheel-jam strike over soaring t
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Transporters in Rawalpindi and Islamabad launched a wheel-jam strike today over sharply increased traffic fines. They rejected officials' requests to delay the protest, saying heavy penalties from PKR 5,000 to PKR 20,000 are hurting their livelihoods. Several transport associations and JUI R
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US hosts Quad HADR Tabletop Exercise in Honolulu to strengthen disaster-re
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United States hosted the fourth annual Quad Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Tabletop Exercise and Strategic Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, from December 2-5, bringing together officials from the US, Australia, India and Japan to strengthen our disaster-response capabil
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Karachi officials blamed for negligence after child's death
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a scathing response to administrative negligence, the City Council's Water and Sewerage Committee dismissed all inquiry reports submitted by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), and TransKarachi concerning the tragic death of three-yea
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Bageshwar has immense potential for tourism: Uttarakhand CM Dhami holds re
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday held a review meeting with district-level officials in the Collectorate Auditorium, Bageshwar, and conducted a detailed assessment of the progress of various departments--including Public Works, Education, PMGSY, Jal Sansthan, Ele
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State Flying Squad tightens crackdown on illegal 'Sheesha' service in Shim
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Teams from the Health Department, Health Safety & Regulation, Food and Drug Administration, Excise & Taxation Department and the Police jointly inspected several establishments. Officials found that many venues were discreetly offering Sheesha (Hukkah), often under the guise of fl
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"Operations will be normal in 2-3 days": BJP's Manoj Tiwari on IndiGo flig
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Passengers across major airports, including the one in Delhi, faced long queues and extended waiting hours after technical and operational issues triggered major disruptions in IndiGo's flight network. Aviation officials said efforts were underway to stabilise the schedule and accommodate
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Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out at factory in Hardoi; firefighting efforts
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to Fire Officer Mahesh Pratap Singh, the fire department initially dispatched two fire tenders to the location. However, upon arrival, officials discovered that the blaze had spread across a larger area of the factory premises, leading to the deployment of two additional fire te
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IndiGo flight disruptions hit Thiruvananthapuram and Ahmedabad airports
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
IndiGo's flight operations faced significant disruptions on Saturday, with multiple cancellations reported at Thiruvananthapuram and Ahmedabad airports, officials said. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport saw six domestic flights cancelled throughout the day, affecting passenger trav
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Jharkhand: Officials from BCCL, IIT-ISM inspect gas leak-affected area in
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In the wake of the suspected toxic gas leak in Kenduadih area in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, which claimed the lives of two women, Deputy Commissioner Dhanbad, Aditya Ranjan said that a team from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), IIT-ISM inspected the affected area and for the time being,
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IndiGo chaos: DGCA orders 4-member committee to review causes behind massi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The newly formed committee comprises Joint Director General Sanjay K Bramhane, Deputy Director General Amit Gupta, and senior safety officials Captain Kapil Manglik and Captain Lokesh Rampal.
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UK universities clamp down on Pakistani applicants amid rising visa fraud
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At least nine universities have suspended recruitment from what officials describe as "high-risk" countries following an alarming increase in asylum claims from international students.
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