Thousands of police personnel, including those with specialist training, are geared up as the so-called “standing army” of defence against an expected surge of far-right anti-immigration protests on Wednesday, this time targeted at immigration lawyers and their offices.
Philippines reports 1,28,834 dengue cases
The Philippines registered 1,28,834 dengue cases with 337 deaths since January this year, the country’s Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday.
Khaleda Zia receives renewed passport
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who was released from jail after the ouster of her arch-rival Sheikh Hasina, has received a renewed passport, her party said on Wednesday.
Pak hopes for swift return to normalcy in B’desh
Pakistan on Wednesday expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and hoped that the country would soon return to normalcy.
5 killed in helicopter crash in Nepal
At least 5 persons were killed in Nepal on Wednesday when a helicopter crashed in the mountains northwest of Kathmandu.
India hiring sees 11% surge in July, says Report
Hiring activity in India saw an 11 per cent yearly increase in July compared to the same period last year, with retail and telecom jobs taking the lead, according to a report on Wednesday.
‘Taken all steps for welfare of middle class, says FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the government has taken several steps to provide relief to the middle class and said the slabs for personal income tax were significantly liberalised in 2023.
Credit card spendings via UPI platform touch new high
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform, a flagship of the Indian Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) which has gone global, has added another feather to its cap.
Eating fruits and vegetables may help control high BP
Fruits and vegetables, which are an under-prescribed treatment, have become a crucial part of hypertension treatment, new research said on Tuesday.
Will STR Step into Kamal Haasan’s Shoes as Bigg Boss Tamil Host?
With the announcement of Kamal Haasan stepping away from his role as the host of Bigg Boss Tamil due to prior commitments, the spotlight now shifts to finding his successor.
