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Two new polio cases reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan tally rises t
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan reported two new polio cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raising the national tally to 26, *Dawn* reported. The NIH said most infections are in southern KP, where a special vaccination drive has begun. Authorities urged parents to ensure children under five receive repeated oral polio va
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Qatar PM urges world to hold Israel accountable ahead of Arab-Islamic Emer
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Qatar's PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called on the world to reject "double standards" and hold Israel accountable ahead of an emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha. Leaders, including Palestinian President Abbas, will discuss responses to Israel's strike on Hamas. Hamas hopes
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Israeli PM Netanyahu hold talks amid Ga
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli PM Netanyahu held talks amid Gaza crisis and last week's Israeli attack on Qatar. Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's "full responsibility," while Rubio condemned Hamas. The UNHRC plans an urgent debate, and Gaza faces worsening humanitarian conditions
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AI not static, regulation must match pace of tech advancement: Nirmala Sit
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday highlighted the urgent need for regulations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to keep pace with the rapid technological advancements, stressing that rules must evolve as fast as innovations.
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Cauvery water supply to be disrupted for 3 days in Greater Bengaluru, citi
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Cauvery water supply will be disrupted for three days from September 15 to 17 due to emergency maintenance works in Greater Bengaluru. As a precaution, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has requested citizens to store sufficient water in advance.
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Trump urges foreign companies not to just invest in US but also train Amer
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump emphasised the need for the US to relearn advanced manufacturing skills, especially in industries like semiconductors, shipbuilding, and high-tech machinery, by learning directly from foreign companies that are making large-scale investments in
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Uzbekistan denies reports of returning Afghan military helicopters, calls
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Uzbekistan has denied reports that it agreed to return Afghanistan's military helicopters and aircraft, calling the claims "fake news." Afghan officials, including Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, have urged the return of the helicopters for rescue operations.
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Pakistan: Transgender rights row deepens as Swabi elders push expulsion pl
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan condemned a committee in Swabi for planning to expel transgender persons, calling it unconstitutional and discriminatory, *Dawn* reported. The HRCP urged authorities to protect the community, while transgender representatives rejected the move, stressi
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UNHRC warns Pakistan deportations of Afghans could deepen crisis without a
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking in Geneva on September 12, UNHCR's representative for Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal, urged Islamabad to halt expulsions of vulnerable Afghans, stressing that many asylum seekers require protection. He said the agency was ready to work with Pakistani authorities to identify and safeguard
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All legislatures must establish standards to ensure quality of their proce
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Expressing concern about the planned deadlock in the House, Om Birla underscored the need for comprehensive dialogue among all political parties and elected representatives. He also urged the media to give prominence to the viewpoints of elected representatives engaged in factual and substan
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JKSA issues advisory to Kashmiri students ahead of India-Pak match, urges
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In anticipation of the highly awaited India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) released an advisory on Saturday, encouraging Kashmiri students nationwide to appreciate the game positively and to avoid social media posts that might lead to troubl
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Afghans express appreciation for UAE's urgent aid, rescue efforts followin
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A cross-section of Afghans has expressed appreciation for the UAE's timely assistance, including the delivery of relief supplies and the deployment of rescue teams to earthquake-hit regions in the south-eastern parts of the country.
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