At least four people lost their lives and another sustained injuries after two separate bridge collapse incidents struck Pakistan’s Sindh province, intensifying concerns over deteriorating infrastructure and construction safety standards in the region. The incidents, which occurred within hours of each other, triggered rescue operations and renewed public criticism over alleged negligence in development projects...
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to undertake a high-profile two-day visit to China on May 19 and 20, marking a significant diplomatic development that comes immediately after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his widely watched visit to Beijing. The visit is expected to reinforce the increasingly close strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing at...
A shocking case of alleged domestic violence and forced abortion has emerged from Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district, where a pregnant woman died after reportedly being assaulted by her husband and allegedly forced to consume abortion pills against her will. The incident has triggered widespread outrage and prompted a detailed police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her...
Pakistan is preparing to significantly increase its defence expenditure in the upcoming fiscal year, with reports indicating a proposed rise of nearly PKR 100 billion as the country works on a new budget under the supervision of an International Monetary Fund (IMF)-supported reform programme. The proposed allocation comes at a crucial time for Islamabad as...
Chennai Super Kings head coach Michael Hussey has embraced the mounting pressure surrounding the franchise’s IPL 2026 campaign, insisting that the team thrives in high-stakes situations where “every game is a final.” As the tournament approaches its decisive phase, Hussey expressed confidence in the squad’s mindset and ability to deliver under intense expectations. Speaking ahead...
India’s anti-narcotics agencies have achieved a major breakthrough after the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized a massive consignment of Captagon tablets worth nearly ₹182 crore in what officials described as the country’s first-ever interception of the notorious synthetic drug. The operation, codenamed “Operation Ragepill,” was announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who praised the...
In an interesting behind-the-scenes revelation from the upcoming Telugu big-budget entertainer Peddi, director Buchi Babu Sana has disclosed that actress Khushi Kapoor was initially considered for the role of Achiyamma before the character eventually went to her elder sister Janhvi Kapoor. The film stars Ram Charan in the lead and has already generated immense anticipation...
A major controversy has erupted at Lucknow University after an assistant professor from the institution’s Zoology Department was detained by police following allegations of examination paper leaks and inappropriate conduct involving a female student. The incident has triggered outrage across academic circles and raised fresh concerns about the integrity of examination systems in higher educational...
In one of the largest cybercrime crackdowns witnessed in Punjab in recent years, the Ludhiana Police Commissionerate dismantled an extensive international cyber fraud network allegedly operating through fake call centres and targeting victims across Europe and North America. The operation led to the arrest of 132 accused, including several women, during coordinated raids conducted over...
Security forces intensified anti-militancy operations in Jammu and Kashmir after police carried out coordinated raids at 15 different locations in Baramulla district, leading to the seizure of incriminating material allegedly connected to a banned organization. The large-scale operation was part of an ongoing effort by authorities to dismantle networks suspected of supporting unlawful and extremist...