Union Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, on Monday said the Centre was able to bring back around 16,000 Indians from the war-torn Ukraine so far and hope to evacuate the rest in days to come.Muraleedharan, who was in Kerala on a short trip, told the media that currently, around 3,000 Indians were…Continue Reading
People waering masks walk in a market in Pakistan. — Reuters/FileOnly 378 new infections surface in last 24 hours.Nine more people infected with coronavirus die overnight.New deaths and recoveries lower Pakistan’s active case count to 29,346.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan witnessed a major decline in the daily COVID-19 case count as the number of fresh infections dropped to its…Continue Reading
The Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) suspense over distribution of tickets for the upcoming ULB polls kept till the last day of filing of nominations is feared to prove counterproductive for the party. It is discussed in the political corridors that the BJD kept the Ward-wise list of candidates under the hat till the last moment in…Continue Reading
A logo of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is pictured on a reception desk at the head office in Karachi, Pakistan July 16, 2019. — Reuters/FileMarket talks suggests that policy rate will remain unchanged at 9.75% for next one month.SBP had increased policy rate by a cumulative 275bps from Sept to Dec 2021 to…Continue Reading
International Women’s DayToday, on the streets, around the globe, men and women will march together, shoulder to shoulder, in support of women rights.But will it make a difference? Will it make the lives of women better?There is not denying that women are to this day oppressed and gender equality remains an elusive dream. That is…Continue Reading
Photo— ReutersOil prices spiked to their highest levels since 2008 on Monday. Novak says European politicians need to honestly warn their citizens and consumers what to expect.Russian Deputy PM says If you want to reject energy supplies from Russia, go ahead.DUBLIN: Western countries could face oil prices of over $300 per barrel and the possible…Continue Reading
Police investigate a shooting outside of East High School in in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, March 7, 2022. Photo—AP Three teenagers had been shot and were transported to hospitals.Police says one of the victims has since died and the other two remain hospitalized.The gunfire appears to have come from a passing vehicle, says Police.Washington: One…Continue Reading
COVID “I wouldn’t have expected to see quite so much percentage change.” AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, file By Pam Belluck, New York Times Service March 7, 2022 | 2:00 PM COVID-19 may cause greater loss of gray matter and tissue damage in the brain than naturally occurs in people who have not been infected with…Continue Reading
As Russia continues its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, actor Angelina Jolie is using her platform to shine a light on the ongoing armed conflict and humanitarian crisis in Yemen, declaring that “everyone deserves the same compassion.” Jolie, who is a special envoy for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), took to Instagram on Sunday to reveal that…Continue Reading
Bill Cosby arrives at the Montgomery County Courthouse on the first day of sentencing in his sexual assault trial on September 24, 2018 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. (Mark Makela/Getty Images) Bill Cosby, the actor and comedian once known as “America’s Dad” before his stint behind bars, will stay a free man. The U.S. Supreme Court on…Continue Reading
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