28-11-2024 By SJA Jafri + Bureau Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Senior journalist Matiullah Jan was remanded for two days in police custody on Thursday in a terrorism and narcotics case that was widely derided as being “bogus” on “trumped up charges” amid an outcry for his release. He was earlier booked …

Hemant Soren, the executive president of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand during a grand ceremony held at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi on Thursday. This marks a significant moment as it is the first time in Jharkhand’s history that an incumbent government, …

The Waqf Bill is now expected to be presented during the last week of the 2025 budget session. New Delhi’28’Nov 2024:Today the The Lok Sabha approved a motion to extend the term of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, with the committee now set to present its …

Calcutta’28’nov 2024:A special court in Calcutta has ordered the confiscation of assets worth Rs 24 crore of a man, who was declared a fugitive economic offender, and some others in a bank loan fraud case, the ED said on Thursday. The movable and immovable properties, located in prime locations of …

A home guard created a stir after complaining about his opponents and not paying attention to him. Alleging that he was not treated fairly, he poured petrol on himself and attempted suicide. The details of the incident that created a sensation locally are as follows. Hyderabad’, Nov 28(PMI): A home …

28-11-2024 LONDON: British lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday in favor of plans to introduce some of the world’s strictest anti-smoking rules, giving the green light for the bill to progress to the next parliamentary stage. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to make vapes less appealing and would ensure anyone …

28-11-2024 CANBERRA/ SYDNEY: An Australian Senate committee has backed a bill that would ban social media for children under 16 but said social media platforms should not force users to submit personal data such as passport and other digital identification to prove their age. Australia plans to trial an age-verification …

28-11-2024 Bureau Report + Agencies NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party said it had no reason to defend billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday following his US indictment over alleged bribery to secure power deals in India. The main opposition Congress party has accused Modi and his Bharatiya Janata …

28-11-2024 DHAKA: Police in Bangladesh have used tear gas against Hindus protesting against the arrest of a religious leader as neighboring India called for ensuring the safety of Hindus and minorities in the Muslim-majority nation. Chinmoy Krishna Das, also known as Krishna Das Prabhu, was arrested at Dhaka airport on …

28-11-2024 BEIRUT/ JERUSALEM: US President Joe Biden has announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. The deal will take effect from 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT) Wednesday, according to Biden. Earlier, Israel launched extensive air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after its military issued evacuation orders in the area. …