Amid mounting financial strain across Pakistan, faculty members at Karachi University have launched a significant protest by boycotting semester examinations, citing the prolonged non-payment of salaries, allowances, and other dues. The development has disrupted academic operations and highlighted the broader economic challenges affecting public institutions in the country. The protest was spearheaded by the Karachi...
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor recently drew widespread attention after a tense moment with photographers during a public appearance alongside his wife, Alia Bhatt. The incident, captured on video and widely circulated online, has ignited conversations about the boundaries between celebrity visibility and personal space. The couple had stepped out in Mumbai to attend a special...
A series of explosion-like incidents near key security establishments in Punjab has raised serious concerns over regional security, prompting authorities to intensify surveillance and launch detailed investigations. The twin incidents occurred within hours of each other in Jalandhar and Amritsar, both locations housing sensitive defence and paramilitary infrastructure. Officials have confirmed that while no casualties...
In a significant political development, Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel has formally promulgated an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council, ending days of institutional back-and-forth between the presidency and the government. The move comes after the Cabinet resent the proposal without any revisions, despite earlier objections raised by the head of state. The ordinance, titled the...
A deadly shooting at a shopping centre in Carrollton, Texas, has left two people dead and three others injured, in what authorities describe as a targeted act stemming from a business-related dispute. The shooting unfolded on the morning of May 5, 2026, at a busy commercial complex located in a Koreatown district north of Dallas....
A high-profile murder in Chandigarh’s upscale Sector 9 has been traced back to a bitter property dispute, with investigators uncovering a chilling conspiracy involving financial grievances, alleged fraud, and links to organized crime. The victim, a 31-year-old property dealer, was shot dead on March 18, 2026, outside a gym parking area in Sector 9. According...
Music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal has landed in legal trouble after a complaint alleging caste-based abuse was filed against him, triggering a police investigation under stringent provisions of Indian law. The complaint was lodged by Vigyan Prakash Mane, who is reportedly a childhood friend of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. Authorities in Maharashtra’s Sangli district...
The United States has announced a phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, citing concerns over the safety of diplomatic personnel and a broader effort to streamline its overseas operations. The decision reflects a strategic recalibration of Washington’s diplomatic footprint in the region, particularly in areas close to geopolitical hotspots. According to official statements,...
One year after the devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, India’s military response—codenamed Operation Sindoor—continues to be viewed as a defining moment in the country’s counter-terrorism doctrine. The operation not only sought to avenge the killing of 26 civilians but also signaled a strategic shift in how India responds to...
A major constitutional and political debate has emerged in West Bengal after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee publicly refused to step down following her party’s defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections. Despite losing power to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Banerjee has maintained that the electoral outcome does not reflect the people’s mandate and has declined...