Pakistan: Acid attack on female doctor sparks concerns about unchecked availability of corrosive acid
Quetta, June 12 (IANS) Women’s rights activists and social media users have voiced concerns over the easy and unchecked availability of corrosive acid in local markets of Pakistan, following the attack on a female doctor in Balochistan province. Women’s…
Facebook, Insta down globally; users unable to refresh feeds
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Users of Facebook and Instagram across several countries reported widespread disruptions on Friday evening, with thousands complaining that the Meta-owned platforms were either not loading properly or failing to refresh content.…
Bengal T20 League: Rishabh, Saksham, and Toufik help Murshidabad Kings register first win of Season 3
Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) A dominant all-round performance helped Murshidabad Kings secure their first victory of the Bengal T20 League Season 3, defeating Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards by 28 runs via the DLS Method at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Batting…
Number of rebel MPs going to increase, claims suspended Trinamool leader Riju Dutta
Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) Suspended Trinamool Congress leader Riju Dutta on Friday claimed that the number of rebel party MPs, seeking recognition as a “new bloc” in the Lok Sabha will increase in the coming days. He also said that the…
Bastar charting new identity through development, prosperity: CM Sai at NITI Aayog meet
Raipur, June 12 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has said that Bastar is moving towards a new identity, shedding its past of violence and embracing a future built on development, opportunity and prosperity. Speaking at the 11th meeting…
RBI compounds FEMA violations in Ripe Accountancy Services case
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a compounding order under Section 15 of Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), in the case of Ripe Accountancy Services Private Limited, which has resulted in the termination of…
Bangladesh: Report reveals sharp rise in child labour
Dhaka, June 12 (IANS) Child labour has increased in Bangladesh over the past six years, with nearly 1.2 million additional children joining the workforce since 2019, as per the latest Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2025, local media reported on…
Cracks surface in Pakistan’s government amid failing economy
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Cracks have started appearing in the edifice that is the hybrid plus regime running Pakistan these days, as per an article in the local media. The hunger for revenues and foreign exchange is rising while the economy remains…
The gang returns for a chaotic ride in search a hidden treasure in ‘Dhamaal 4’
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) The makers of the forthcoming laughter ride, “Dhamaal 4,” unveiled the captivating trailer of the sequel on Friday. The preview shows the gang coming back together to go on one of the biggest treasure hunts of their…
‘It just feels like right time for me to step away’: Williamson on retirement decision
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Kane Williamson said it “feels like the right time” to walk away from international cricket, explaining that he wanted to leave the game while still fully committed rather than continue simply to add more appearances…