Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo was sentenced to 13 years and four months in prison for money laundering, his second conviction linked to Odebrecht corruption, Al Jazeera reported. Toledo and other ex-presidents, including Martin Vizcarra, have faced legal action in Peru's wider "
Russia has denied claims of jamming the GPS of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane, calling them "preposterous" and "100% false," RT reported. Amid these claims, von der Leyen visited Poland to discuss defence and EU solidarity, while Putin blamed the West and NATO for
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4: A recent national study across nine Indian states covering more than 8,500 college students found that nearly one in three* reported symptoms of depression. Responding to this urgent need, Fitterfly, India's leading digital health company, has launc
According to the 'Rapid Needs Assessment' report prepared by UN-OCHA and cited by Dawn, Buner recorded the largest losses with 1,157 acres affected, followed by Swat with 853 acres, Shangla with 559 acres, and Swabi with 330 acres.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 4: India's beverage market, which amounted to ~USD 28 Bn in 2024, is undergoing a decisive shift. Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages, once seen as niche, are fast becoming a lifestyle essential, driven by consumers seeking health, convenience, and novelty
A team of agricultural scientists and coffee board officials visited coffee orchards in Araku, Andhra Pradesh, after reports of berry borer disease affecting the plants.
At least 15 people were killed and 18 others injured on Wednesday evening (local time) when a historic funicular in Lisbon, the Elevador da Gloria, derailed and crashed, the New York Times reported, citing Portugal's health ministry. Out of the 18 injured, five are in critical condition.<
Reportedly, the attendants of the patients have alleged that stray dogs are often found roaming freely inside the hospital premises. They have also alleged poor sanitation, lack of security and negligence by the hospital authorities, the NHRC said.
Officials suggest that the team will assess the damage and prepare a report based on their inspection, which will be followed by further assistance from the central government.
"I am going to the flood-affected areas of Punjab tomorrow. I want to tell my farmer brothers and sisters, people that the central government is keeping an eye on the situation. Along with the state government, it will take every possible measure to take the people. I will personally visi
The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Wednesday said that 343 people have died in rain-related incidents since the onset of the monsoon on June 20, continuing through September 3, 2025.