Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe flooding across Punjab, Pakistan, affecting major rivers and urban areas. Hundreds of families were evacuated, crops destroyed, and over 140 people killed. Authorities have issued flood warnings and launched relief efforts in affected districts, includi
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has debunked media reports claiming that the Ministry has directed the issue of Warning Labels on food products such as samosas, jalebis, and laddoos, calling them "misleading, incorrect, and baseless."
After some media reports claimed that Indian snacks like Samosa, Jalebis, etc will carry health warnings, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Tuesday issued a fact check stating that display of 'Sugar' and 'Oil' boards is general advisory to make people aware of hidden fats and excess s
Over 714,000 Afghan migrants returned from Iran in 2025, 70% forcibly deported, raising alarm among the UN and rights groups. Tolo News reports growing fears of a humanitarian crisis, especially as families and women are increasingly affected. Calls continue to halt forced deportations immed
The police recovered 94,000 packets of foreign cigarettes that did not carry the mandatory statutory health warnings or Maximum Retail Price (MRP) in violation of the COTPA Act.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh starting June 29, with warnings of potential flash floods, rising river levels, and landslides in several districts.
The China Coast Guard ship 3302 had entered waters to the west-northwest of Dongsha Island, but left at 6:10 am on Sunday after the CGA dispatched the 1,853-tonne cutter Hsun Hu No. 7 and the 5,919-tonne Yunlin to shadow the ship and issue warnings, according to the CGA's statement.
Kashmir is facing an intense heatwave with temperatures well above normal, causing hardships like water shortages and loss of tourism income. Authorities have issued warnings and advised staying hydrated and avoiding sun exposure. Recent rains may ease the heatwave in the coming week, but ca
The Finance Committee will discuss cancelling the tax exemption on duty-free tobacco, while the Economy Committee will review regulations mandating graphic health warnings on cigarette packs.
RPP leaders, including party chair Rajendra Lingden, were briefly detained on Sunday for protesting in a restricted area in Kathmandu, demanding the reinstatement of the monarchy and release of detained party officials. The demonstration exposed internal divisions and followed warnings from