According to Dawn, as many as 23,456 Pakistanis are currently behind bars overseas, with the largest number of inmates, 12,156, being held in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed Pakistan’s National Assembly.The statement was made during the lower house’s question hour
20 May,2025 07:20 AM IST | AgenciesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other senior EU officials in London for talks, said the deals will slash red tape, grow the British economy and reset relations with the 27-nation trade bloc since the UK left the EU in 2020
20 May,2025 07:18 AM IST | AgenciesAn FIR was registered against Madhya Pradesh Minister of Tribal Affairs Vijay Shah in Indore district on May 14; After drawing severe criticism for his comments made on May 12, the BJP minister said he was ready to apologise 10 times if his statement had hurt anyone and he respected Col Qureshi more than his sister
20 May,2025 07:16 AM IST | AgenciesThe MEA had described as “utter misrepresentation” claims that Jaishankar acknowledged that India alerted Pakistan before the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7
20 May,2025 07:15 AM IST | AgenciesIndia is happy to partner with GoM in enhancing maritime connectivity, a lifeline for the people of the Maldives,” the High Commission of India in the Maldives posted on X
20 May,2025 07:09 AM IST | AgenciesMany pray to be the first of the couple to go, fearing the grief that the loss will bring. But one will go first. The other must deal with the bereavement
20 May,2025 06:33 AM IST | C Y GopinathThe push was designed to get some kind of reaction and to take away attention from surroundings or people around. Chain, wallet or bag snatchers often work in pairs or in groups to be more effective
20 May,2025 06:32 AM IST | The EditorialLaunched as a pilot project for Delhi, the new system will automatically convert cyber financial crimes filed on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) and helpline number 1930 to FIRs, initially above the threshold limit of Rs 10 lakh, Amit Shah said on Monday
19 May,2025 11:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Marathwada region is witnessing spells of pre-monsoon showers accompanied by bolts from the sky. At 32.8 mm, the region has recorded 256 per cent of the expected rainfall in six days so far this month
19 May,2025 09:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Centre on Sunday announced the names of members of seven multi-party delegations who will travel to world capitals to convey India’s resolve to tackle terrorism, against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor
19 May,2025 09:14 PM IST | Divya NairHe also said that Operation Sindoor has instilled fear in the army and terrorist groups of Pakistan. Professor Raja further noted that the Pakistani army manipulates public perception to suit its interests, especially during times of political crisis
19 May,2025 07:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe acquittal comes after the court established that no credible evidence has been found against the accused. It also discarded the testimony of two police officers who identified the accused in a video and noted that the 11 people were identified at a belated stage after their arrest and the filing of a charge sheet
19 May,2025 07:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe accused hails from the Kangarka village under the jurisdiction of the Tauru Police Station in Haryana. The police have recovered a mobile phone from him. A case has been filed against three individuals, including two staff members of the Pakistani Embassy
19 May,2025 05:27 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIIndia launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in which precision strikes destroyed terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (POJK) and eliminated nearly 100 terror operatives at key bases in Pakistan
19 May,2025 05:06 PM IST | Amritsar | ANIThe 50-year-old, who is a native of Uttar Pradesh, went missing from her relative's house in Shahapur in Thane district last year and was found by the police in a state of destitution in the Nallasopara area of Palghar district
19 May,2025 04:44 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on May 13 to honour the armed forces and spread awareness on Operation Sindoor’s success. The yatra began will conclude on May 23
19 May,2025 04:17 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Punjab Police said that they received credible inputs on May 15 about the accused sharing classified details, including troop movements and key strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan's intelligence agency
19 May,2025 04:12 PM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondentThe incident took place around 3 pm on Sunday when four engineers, working with a private construction company, went to the Kathajodi river bank near Biren Mitra Park. One of them lost balance and slipped into the deep waters. To rescue him, another member of the group also jumped into the river and was swept away
19 May,2025 03:45 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | mid-day online correspondentAfter a brief investigation conducted by the fire department officials, the fire was caused by a short circuit that led to a massive fire breakout
19 May,2025 02:34 PM IST | Hydrabad | mid-day online correspondentAdditional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai has issued a notice to Delhi Police, scheduled the hearing for May 22, and directed verification of the grounds presented by the accused
19 May,2025 02:33 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe Supreme Court last Friday said the right to live in a pollution free atmosphere was a part of the fundamental right as it struck down the Centre's office memorandum allowing ex post facto or retrospective environmental clearances to projects in violation of norms
19 May,2025 02:32 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Bengaluru was hit by heavy rains late last night, leading to widespread waterlogging across multiple city areas. As a result of the heavy rainfall, low-lying areas, including parts of Koramangala, HSR Layout, and Whitefield, were submerged under knee-deep water, bringing traffic to a standstill and leaving residents stranded. To rescue the stranded citizens, JCBs and inflatable boats were deployed in severely affected zones. Residents are furious over the city’s mismanagement by the authorities. A local said, "All the people in this area are facing difficulty. It is only in this 200-300 metre radius. There is no proper sewage system here. College, school and workplace, all are affected because of this."
In an interview ahead of the first anniversary of his inauguration, Lai said China's aggressive posture has not weakened Taiwan's resolve, but instead intensified international support for the nation
19 May,2025 04:56 PM IST | Taipei | ANIOf the 21 aircraft, 16 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's northern, southwestern, and eastern air defence identification zones (ADIZ)
Emergency crews were searching the Sandusky River near the Miles Newton Bridge for at least one missing person, the TV station reported. Authorities closed the bridge
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The passenger who was about to board the plane was detained after he told the airline's security officer that he had a bomb with him, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said
13 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees
As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you
South Asia and diaspora have seven films selected at Cannes 2025. These include Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound (Un Certain Regard), Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay’s A Doll Made Up of Clay (short, La Cinef, SRFTI), and Adnan Al Rajeev’s Ali (Shorts Competition, Bangladesh)
18 May,2025 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi SheddeADVERTISEMENT
