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Global agrochemical market sees early signs of price recovery after prolon
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
After three years of depressed pesticide prices, early signs of a recovery have emerged. A research data report by HSBC Global Investment Research shows a rise of around 5-10 per cent in the prices of key herbicides and fungicides in China.
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NHRC takes cognisance of Zimbabwean student's death after assault in Punja
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The victim, identified as Ziweya Leeroy, was pursuing graduation at Guru Kashi University in Talwandi Sabo town. According to reports, Leeroy was allegedly attacked on August 13, 2025, following an altercation with a security guard at the university.
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Sexual harassment, torture, abductions: Pakistan Human Rights Commission e
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan's National Commission for Human Rights has exposed systematic exploitation, human rights abuses, and gender-based violence in the country's brick kilns, Dawn reported on Wednesday.
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Highway awards in India to accelerate in Q4 as NHAI shows clear intent: Re
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The pace of national highway awards is expected to pick up in the fourth quarter of FY26, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) showing clear intent to push forward, according to a report by JM Financial.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to boycott by-elections, citing "flawed election
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced on Tuesday that it will boycott the upcoming by-elections across the country and withdraw from all parliamentary committees, citing an uneven political playing field, The Express Tribune reported.
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"Will EC investigate or will it ask for affidavits here too?": Rahul Gandh
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday raised serious questions over alleged donations amounting to Rs 4,300 crore received by unnamed political parties in Gujarat.
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India's medium-term IT sector outlook cautiously optimistic despite headwi
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The medium-term outlook for the information technology (IT) industry in the country remains cautiously optimistic despite persisting macroeconomic headwinds and continued client spending caution, according to a research outlook report on the IT sector by Mirae Asset Sharekhan.
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US tariffs likely to affect US GDP by 40-50 bps, fueling inflationary pres
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The recent move by the United States to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods is expected to weigh on the U.S. economy, pushing up inflationary pressures and impacting growth, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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European Commission approves twice-yearly HIV injection lenacapavir, pavin
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The European Commission approved a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir (Yeytuo), following EMA recommendation, Euro News reported. "The Commission's quick approval underscores the transformative potential of Yeytuo," said Gilead's Dr Dietmar Berger. The jab is 100% effective a
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2 new polio cases in Pakistan raise 2025 tally to 23
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Two new polio cases were reported in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raising Pakistan's 2025 total to 23, Dawn reported. The NIH urged parents to vaccinate children under five, especially in hard-to-reach areas, as vaccination campaigns begin in September to strengthen immunity and close protec
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Israel "unwilling to reach agreement" on Gaza ceasefire, says Qatar
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel has not responded to Hamas' ceasefire proposal, Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said, Al Jazeera reported. Qatar continues mediating to end the war in Gaza, urging the international community to pressure Israel, while Hamas has agreed to the proposal and awaits I
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Ugandans criticise deal with Trump administration to accept US deportees
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Ugandans have criticised a secretive deal with Donald Trump's administration to accept US deportees, Al Jazeera reported. Lawmakers said the agreement bypassed parliament and benefits President Museveni politically, while rights groups warned Uganda is already struggling with refugees and fa
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