National
Tragedy in Kashmir: Accidental Explosion at Police Station Kills Nine
In Jammu and Kashmir, nine people lost their lives in an accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station last night.
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South Asia
Chinese govt urges citizens to avoid visiting Japan
The Chinese government has urged its citizens to avoid visiting Japan as recent remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on country’s potential involvement in a Taiwan contingency grow into a wider diplomatic…
South Asia
Nepal’s ‘Green Election’ code of conduct for March 5 polls
Ban on plastic and other non-biodegradable materials during campaign; use of EVs instead of fossil-fuel vehicles, and disposal of waste after rallies or marches are some of the things that Nepal’s poll body expects from…
National
Chitkara University inks MoU with York University
Chitkara University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with York University, Toronto, to launch a 2+2 Computer Science pathway for Indian students.
India Objects to Pakistan Chairing Security Council Committee on Taliban Sanctions
India has criticised Pakistan heading the Security Council’s committee on sanctions against the Taliban and co-chairing the counter-terrorism panel, citing conflicts of interest.
South Asia
Justice Aminuddin Khan sworn in as first chief justice of Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court
Justice Aminuddin Khan was on Friday sworn in as the first chief justice of the newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), following the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment.
World
ICOM Dubai 2025 Concludes with Election of New Leadership and Rotterdam Named Host for 2028
The 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Dubai 2025) concluded in Dubai. Held for the first time in West Asia, the conference gathered more than 4,500 participants, including museum…
South Asia
China begins sea trials of EMALS-fitted amphibious assault ship
China on Friday began the sea trial of Sichuan, a large amphibious assault ship fitted with an electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) to operate fighter planes, helicopters and drones, according to the Chinese…
South Asia
Sri Lanka’s 2025-26 budget gets parliament nod with opposition support
Sri Lanka’s 2025-26 budget was adopted in parliament through a majority vote on Friday.
Business
Flipkart launches Zero Commission Model for products below Rs 1,000
E-commerce major Flipkart on Friday introduced a Zero Commission Model for all products priced below Rs 1,000.