Punjab government orders DNA tests on child beggars and accompanying adults to verify parentage
CHANDIGARH: In a decisive move to combat child trafficking and the exploitation of children for begging, the Punjab government has directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to conduct DNA tests on children found begging with adults on the streets to verify their relationship, officials said on Thursday. The directive was issued by Social Security, Women and […]
Fire at shopping mall in eastern Iraq kills 50 people
BAGHDAD,: A devastating fire at a shopping mall in Iraq’s eastern Wasit province has claimed the lives of 50 people, including women and children, according to Governor Mohammed al-Mayyeh. The blaze broke out on Wednesday in the town of Kut. In response, Governor al-Mayyeh declared three days of mourning and announced that legal action had […]
India: Lack of accountability for crimes against UN peacekeepers hampers peace efforts
UNITED NATIONS: India has strongly emphasized the urgent need for accountability in crimes committed against UN peacekeepers, warning that impunity only emboldens perpetrators and undermines international peace efforts. “UN peacekeepers face immense challenges in increasingly dangerous environments, yet most crimes against them go unpunished,” said India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P. Harish, on […]
Hindus protest against forced conversion of minor girls in Pakistan’s Sindh
KARACHI: Members of Pakistan’s minority Hindu community staged a protest in Hyderabad city, Sindh province, over the alleged abduction, forced conversion, and marriage of three minor Hindu girls. According to a police FIR filed on Monday night, the girls were abducted from Sanghar district on July 13 and later forcibly converted to Islam and married […]
24 dead in rain-related incidents in Punjab, Pakistan’s nationwide toll reaches 140 since first spell
LAHORE: At least 24 people have lost their lives and over 150 sustained injuries in rain-related incidents across Punjab province over the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide death toll to 140 this monsoon season, an official confirmed on Wednesday. Lahore and several other districts experienced intermittent rainfall throughout the night, with the current spell […]
Nepal-India border crossings to be sealed on July 24 and 28 for Uttarakhand panchayat elections
KATHMANDU: The Nepal-India border crossings in Baitadi and Darchula districts will be temporarily closed on July 24 and July 28 due to the panchayat elections in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, officials said on Wednesday. The elections are scheduled to take place in two phases on those dates. Baitadi Chief District Officer Punya Bikram Poudel […]
Women break barriers to enter male-dominated workforce in Pakistan’s conservative Sindh province
KARACHI: In a groundbreaking shift for the traditionally conservative Tharparkar region of Sindh, Pakistan, women are stepping into roles previously dominated by men, marking a significant step toward socio-economic transformation in the desert region. Seventy women are now employed as dump truck drivers, while 21 others are working in solar maintenance, thanks to initiatives under […]
Shri Amarnathji Yatra crosses 2.50 lakh mark
BALTAL/PAHALGAM, : Today, on 17th July, 5,110 pilgrims have performed the holy darshan of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine till 2 pm. The cumulative number of yatris to have performed Darshans at the Holy Cave thus reached 2.51 lakh in first 15 days of Yatra since its commencement on 3rd July this year. Pilgrims have been […]
Government extends NTPC CMD’s tenure by one year
NEW DELHI: The government has extended the tenure of Gurdeep Singh as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NTPC by one year, according to an official notification. Singh, who was set to retire on July 31, will now continue to lead the country’s largest power producer until July 31, 2026. NTPC operates under the Ministry […]
Maruti Suzuki increases prices of Ertiga and Baleno
NEW DELHI,: Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said prices of Ertiga and Baleno will increase by up to 1.4 per cent with immediate effect due to the inclusion of six airbags as standard fitment in the models. The standardisation of six airbags will result in an average ex-showroom price increase of 1.4 per cent in […]
