The Pakistan government is set to ban all social media platforms between 13 and 18 July. Islamabad: After successfully blocking X, formerly Twitter, for over four months, the Pakistan government is now set to ban all social media platforms — YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok — for six days from July 13 to 18, … Read more
Indore: A city-based web developer has been arrested here for allegedly duping an Australian national of Rs one crore after undertaking to develop a video conference platform that can run on Apple devices, police said on Thursday. Mayank Saluja (42), a freelance developer, allegedly did not deliver the product after taking the money. Complainant Paul … Read more
More than 3.86 lakh people are taking shelter in 515 relief camps. Guwahati (Assam): The flood situation in Assam is critical with a total death toll of 52 and about 21.13 lakh people are affected in 29 districts by the second wave of flood. According to the flood report of Assam State Disaster Management Authority … Read more
The officer killed when a rocket hit the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights during Hezbollah’s attacks. Jerusalem: An Israeli army officer was killed in Hezbollah rocket fire on Thursday, the Israeli military said in a press statement. The officer was identified as Itay Galea, 38, a deputy company commander in the 8679th Unit of the Israeli army’s … Read more
Labour has vowed to follow the UK fiscal rules and ruled out increasing income tax. London: Britain’s Labour party, predicted to win Thursday’s election, is promising a “decade of national renewal” and with a record landslide that gives the party a free reign to implement its programme. Here are its policies on key issues: … Read more
The married father-of-two, Keir Starmer is unlike most modern politicians London: UK Labour leader Keir Starmer is an ex-human rights lawyer and public prosecutor who will have to focus his relentless work ethic and methodical mind to fixing the country. If exit polls are confirmed, at 61, Starmer will be the oldest person to become … Read more
Netanyahu called a meeting of his security cabinet to discuss proposals sent by Hamas (File) Tel Aviv, Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday he has agreed to send a delegation for talks on securing the release of hostages seized in the October 7 attacks. In a statement after telephone talks with US President … Read more
UK Election Results LIVE Updates: Labour is projected to win its first general election in 14 years New Delhi: UK Election 2024 LIVE Updates: The United Kingdom is on the brink of a significant political shift as the country voted in a parliamentary election on July 4 that is expected to bring Keir Starmer’s Labour … Read more
Keir Starmer will be Britain’s next PM with his Labour Party set to win a massive majority. London: Keir Starmer will be Britain’s next prime minister with his Labour Party set to win a massive majority in a parliamentary election, an exit poll on Thursday indicated, while Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are forecast to suffer historic … Read more
The police detained the teen from the Jaipur Junction station (Representational) Kota: A first-year student allegedly faked his kidnapping and sent photos of him tied up and gagged to his parents, demanding Rs 2 lakh as ransom, the police in Rajasthan’s Kota said on Thursday. Bhojraj Gochar, a resident of Jagpura, filed a missing person’s … Read more
The lawyer spoke to reporters outside the ashram in Mainpuri where Bhole Baba is believed to be staying. Making a late-night appearance outside the ashram in Mainpuri where Bhole Baba aka Narayan Saakar Hari is believed to be staying, the self-styled godman’s lawyer said he does not know where he is and does not need … Read more
Pakistan on Thursday said it would host the SCO Heads of Government meeting in October. Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday said it would host the SCO Heads of Government meeting in October and invite all heads of government of the member states of the grouping. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said at the weekly press … Read more