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LAHORE - Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Monday announced that all schools across Punjab will reopen from April 1, following a temporary closure imposed due to rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East crisis. The provincial government had earlier ordered the shutdown of educational institutions from March 10 to 31 as part of broader measures to ease economic pressure caused by a sharp increase in petroleum prices. The surge was driven by global disruptions stemming from the ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has emerged as the most searched Indian film personality of the past decade, surpassing iconic stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Prabhas, and Rajinikanth. The analysis, based on IMDb's weekly rankings from January 2014 to April 2024 and real page views from its 250 million monthly visitors, placed Deepika at the top, followed by Shah Rukh Khan. The top five also include Aishwarya Rai, Alia Bhatt, and the late Irrfan Khan. Other notable stars i ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has officially retired its aging fleet of Russian-made MiG-21 fighter jets after 62 years. These jets were once the backbone of India's air defense, but over time became known for their high crash rate. A farewell ceremony marked the jets' final flight, drawing a symbolic close to a long and controversial chapter in Indian military aviation. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh called the MiG-21 a "powerful machine" and a "symbol of India-Russia friendship." Desp ...Read More >
Published on: September 26, 2025 5:46 PM The United States has announced a 100% tariff on Indian pharmaceutical imports, deepening trade tensions between the two countries. US President Donald Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social. The new tariff will take effect from October 1. However, Trump said companies opening drug manufacturing plants in the US will be exempt. He cited national security as the main reason for the decision. India is among the world's larg ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: India concluded its annual Amarnath Yatra in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) with over 415,000 Hindu pilgrims taking part in the month-long journey. The pilgrimage, which began on July 3, was officially set to end on August 9. However, heavy rains damaged mountain paths, forcing organizers to call it off earlier than planned. Most pilgrims began their trek from near Pahalgam, not far from the site of a deadly attack in April that left 26 tourists dead. The Indian g ...Read More >
MUMBAI - The man accused of stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has filed a bail plea, claiming the charges against him are false and that the FIR is based on a fictional account. He maintains that he had no involvement in the January attack. Mohammad Shariful Islam, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi national, was arrested two days after the incident and is currently held at Arthur Road Jail. In his plea, he said the investigation is nearly complete, and only the formal chargesheet is yet to be file ...Read More >
Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) [India], July 15 (ANI): Eight people were killed after a vehicle carrying 13 passengers met with an accident near the Suni bridge in Muwani town of Uttarakhand Pithoragarh district, a police officer said on Tuesday. Pithoragarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Rekha Yadav confirmed the incident and stated that a rescue operation is currently underway. Eight people died after a vehicle carrying 13 people crashed near the Suni bridge in Muwani town. The police officials ha ...Read More >
MUMBAI - Tesla has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its first showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday, marking a major milestone for Elon Musk's electric vehicle company. The debut comes as Tesla looks to attract new customers amid declining sales in the US and Europe. The Mumbai showroom was inaugurated by Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and will open to the public on Wednesday. Tesla is initially offering its Model Y in India, with plans to introduce a more afforda ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Indian election officials have launched a strict voter registration drive in Bihar, demanding proof of citizenship from millions of residents. The move has sparked concerns of mass disenfranchisement, especially among Muslims, Dalits, and poor communities. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced in June that all voters in Bihar must submit citizenship documents by July 25. Officials say the revision aims to remove "illegal immigrants" from electoral rolls. However, critics ...Read More >
BHOPAL: In a major legal blow to Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the Indian government's decision declaring his ancestral properties in Bhopal as 'enemy property' under the Enemy Property Act, 1958. The ruling could strip Khan of properties worth over ₹15,000 crore. The court's verdict follows a 2014 notice by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs, which claimed ownership of key assets belonging to the Pataudi family. These include the historic Flag Staff H ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra thrilled a packed crowd of over 14,500 spectators as he claimed gold at the Neeraj Chopra Classic with a throw of 86.18 meters. The event, held on Saturday, was India's first major international field competition, featuring 12 top javelin throwers from around the world. Chopra finished ahead of former world champion Julius Yego, who secured silver, and Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage, who took bronze. The competition marked a significant step in Chopra's l ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Drug Controller General of India to consult experts and relevant stakeholders in deciding a plea over drug combinations sold in the market for weight loss treatment. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela asked the petitioner to give a representation to the DGCI, which was asked to decide the matter within three months. Also Read | 'Janaki' Title Row: Malayalam Film Industry Holds Protest in Front ...Read More >
BENGALURU - The death toll from the devastating explosion at a chemical components factory in Sangareddy, Telangana has reached 40, confirmed factory owner Sigachi Industries on Wednesday. Rescuers are working through debris on the third day of operations. Earlier reports had put the number at 36, but ongoing efforts recovered more bodies as the site continued to collapse under its own weight. Another 33 people are injured, with several being treated in critical condition at nearby hospitals. ...Read More >
MUMBAI - Following the sudden death of Bollywood actress Shefali Jariwala, her close friend and actor Vishal Aditya Singh shared their final WhatsApp conversation, leaving fans and friends heartbroken. According to Indian media, Shefali and Vishal both appeared in the hit reality show Bigg Boss 13 and were often seen together at parties and social events. Vishal posted a screenshot of their last chat on Instagram after her unexpected passing. The screenshot revealed that Shefali had messaged V ...Read More >
KARACHI - India's move to block ships carrying Pakistani goods from entering its ports has failed to significantly impact Pakistan's foreign trade, according to shipping industry experts. On May 2, India imposed a ban on vessels transporting cargo to or from Pakistan, barring them from passing through Indian ports or land routes. The restriction followed India's military operation "Operation Sundoor," which ended within four days due to strong Pakistani retaliation. Initially, India aimed to d ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Human rights groups and legal experts have condemned India for carrying out what they call illegal and discriminatory deportations of Muslims to Bangladesh, many of whom claim to be Indian citizens. The alarming reports have sparked fear among India's 200 million Muslims, especially in the eastern states where Bengali is widely spoken. According to officials from both countries, hundreds -- possibly over 2,500 people -- have been forced across the border since May. Many victims say ...Read More >
OCCUPIED SRINAGAR - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on Friday and inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge, calling it a symbol of India's unity and strength. This marks his first visit to the region since the recent cross-border conflict with Pakistan. Addressing a crowd during the opening ceremony, Modi referred to the bridge as "a celebration of rising India" and declared it a strategic step toward integrating Kashmir more deeply into ...Read More >
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