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Even a short-term exposure to air pollution can trigger neurological probl
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
With air pollution levels rising across the Delhi-NCR region, a growing number of people are reporting neurological health problems. Short-term exposure can trigger issues like cognitive impairment, anxiety, and even stroke. Particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, and ozone are key
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PoJK residents flag power misuse, infrastructure gaps amid persistent load
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking on the issue, Tahir Shah Mugal, a resident of PoJK, said that despite the presence of multiple hydropower projects in the region, electricity shortages continue due to improper usage and lack of responsibility among consumers. He stressed that if electricity is used within limits an
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Rawalpindi development projects delayed in 2025 amid funding shortfall
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Rawalpindi District Council, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), Municipal Corporation, Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), and the District Development Committee were unable to initiate 13 development projects in the city, cantonment, and rural areas in 2025, despite numerous announ
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Japan to overhaul foreign labor system with new 426,000 worker cap, skill-
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Japan is preparing for a major overhaul of its foreign labour policies, balancing a desperate need for workers with growing public concern over immigration, Kyodo News reported.
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Technical snag forces Air India Flight AI887 Back to Delhi, ensuring passe
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
An Air India flight bound for Mumbai was forced to return to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after departure on Sunday. Pilots of flight AI887 opted to turn back as a precaution after detecting a technical glitch mid-air. The crew operating flight AI887 from Delhi to M
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Afghanistan: Fire in Kabul's Mandawi Market results in losses worth $700,0
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A large fire at Kabul's historic Mandawi market on Sunday, resulted in dozens of shops getting destroyed and caused an estimated USD 700,000 in losses, Khaama Press reported, citing officials.
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Shaurya finishes runner-up at Asian Tour Q-School; Rashid, Ajeetesh, Jagla
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Shaurya Bhattacharya, who began the final round with a one-shot lead, was firmly in contention for the top spot for much of the day before dropping bogeys on three of the last seven holes. A closing-round 72 left him one stroke short of China's Lin Yuxin, who claimed victory with a five-roun
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PoJK university reports record deficit of 1.3 bln, demands immediate govt
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The institution has described the shortfall as unmanageable without urgent government support.
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Aussie skipper Cummins feels Carey, Head "deserve their statues" following
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The hometown heroes Head and Carey might as well get their statues built in future at their home turf of Adelaide Oval, as the duo produced two masterclass centuries which ultimately helped in putting England in a record run-chase of 435 runs to win the do-or-die Test, and a valiant Three Li
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NASA loses contact with Mars probe 'Maven'
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
No regular data had been received for around two weeks. A "short fragment" indicates that the probe may have "rotated in an unexpected way".
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Eight bills passed during Winter Session of Parliament marked by sharp deb
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Parliament passed eight bills during the relatively short winter session, with the opposition and treasury benches engaging in sharp exchanges on some of the legislations and during debates on electoral reforms and the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.
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Swati Maliwal meets Union Environment Minister, demands strengthening of C
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to an official statement, she raised concerns over the high AQI levels recorded every winter, shortcomings in the functioning of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), rising vehicular pollution due to inadequate public transport, road and construction dust, emissions
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