• Wednesday, April 30, 2025

India objects to US envoy’s visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

India has conveyed its objections to the US over the recent visit to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) by the American ambassador to Islamabad, Donald Blome, the country's ministry of external Affairs (MEA) said on Friday (7). India also took objections to the US envoy to Pakistan holding some meetings in PoK.…

Delhi: 11-year-old schoolgirl alleges rape by seniors in toilet; accuses…

In a shocking incident, an 11-year-old student of a government-run school in Delhi has allegedly been gangraped by two senior students in the toilet washroom and the police have launched an investigation. According to reports, the incident happened in July but came to light only on Thursday (6) after it…

Chhattisgarh: Official punished after Ravana’s 10 heads remain unburnt at…

An employee of Dhamtari civic body in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh was suspended and show-cause notices were issued to four officials after all 10 heads of the effigy of Ravana remained unburnt at a local Dussehra celebration event. Images of the effigy-burning event held on Wednesday (5) in…

Nykaa inks deal with Apparel Group to enter West Asian…

Beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa announced it has entered into an agreement to form a joint venture (JV) with Apparel Group, the largest lifestyle retail conglomerate in West Asia, to enter the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market across the Kingdom of Bahrain, Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi…

Women’s Asia Cup: Pakistan bounce back fast from Thailand debacle…

A brilliant all-round display from Nida Dar helped Pakistan triumph by 13 runs in a nail-biting encounter against arch-rivals India at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, Bangladesh, on Friday (7) in the ongoing women's Asia Cup. Nashra Sandhu picked up three wickets for 30 runs while Nida Dar…

Mukesh Ambani goes global, to set up family office in…

Reliance Industries Limited chairman Mukesh Ambani, who is Asia's second richest man, is set to open a family office in Singapore, Bloomberg reported citing informed sources. The Mumbai-based billionaire has already roped in a manager to hire people for the new entity, the sources said on the condition of anonymity…

Nepal Airlines to sell 5 China-made aircraft unfit to fly

After facing heavy losses, Nepal Airlines has decided to sell five of its Chinese-made aircraft as nobody wants to lease them. The aircraft spent more time on the ground than in the air, and they were becoming a financial burden on the debt-ridden national flag carrier, reported Nepali publication hamrakura.com.…

Gambia kids’ deaths: Indian pharmaceutical under scanner violated norms in…

Ever since India's Maiden Pharmaceuticals has come under the World Health Organisation's (WHO) scanner after being flagged for four cough syrups exported to The Gambia and blamed for the death of 66 children, it has been revealed that the company has been found flouting norms on several occasions but was…

Kashmir witnesses highest tourist footfall since Independence; return of golden…

This year, Jammu and Kashmir tourism department has recorded the arrival of highest number of annual number of tourists since Independence. The number of tourists recorded this year is 1.62 crore (16.2 million), official sources said on Wednesday (5). After three decades, Kashmir is attracting lakhs (10 lakh is equal…

A month since taking charge, British PM Truss battles on…

Her set-piece speech this week may have placated the restless Conservative party faithful but new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss's position is still fragile only a month into her premiership, as she battles social and economic headwinds. While she may have given some partial reassurance, Truss -- who sees herself…