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Punjab jails transform as literacy drive targets zero illiteracyPublished on: April 30, 2026 4:17 PM

Pakistan, April 30 -- Punjab has launched an ambitious reform initiative aimed at eliminating illiteracy in prisons, as authorities introduce a comprehensive education programme across all correctiona... Read More


Son might not see his mom; HC junks UK man's custody plea

India, April 30 -- The Bombay high court on Wednesday rejected the petition filed by a Maharashtrian doctor settled in the United Kingdom (UK), seeking an order compelling his estranged wife to send t... Read More


Hyderabad Police book man for using stolen bike with fake registration number

Hyderabad, April 30 -- The Musheerabad Traffic Police on Thursday, April 30, booked a man for using a stolen bike with a fake registration number. According to the police, the accused purchased the s... Read More


Chinese FM Wang Yi, US State Secy Rubio discuss Trump's China visit, stress on global stability

Beijing, April 30 -- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, emphasising the importance of maintaining stability in bilateral rel... Read More


2027: Shettima canvasses unity among APC aspirants ahead of primaries

Nigeria, April 30 -- Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has cautioned aspirants against actions that could divide the party in the build up to... Read More


Laura Loomer warns X on Clavicular streaming deal

India, April 30 -- Far-right activist and staunch Donald Trump supporter, Laura Loomer, blasted X for considering a streaming deal with influencer Clavicular. She put out a post on Saturday, citing hi... Read More


Lorna Hajdini sued: JPMorgan reacts over bombshell assault allegations | A look at victim's demands

India, April 30 -- A senior executive at JPMorgan Chase has been accused of sexual harassment, coercion, drugging, and racial abuse in a lawsuit filed in the New York County Supreme Court. The compla... Read More


Speakers call for stronger tobacco tax policy, higher prices in budget to protect public health

, April 30 -- Speakers at a discussion on Thursday called for a strong tobacco tax policy including higher taxation and price increases on tobacco products in the 2026-27 national budget to safeguard ... Read More


Young Classical Dancers pay Tribute to Adi Shankaracharya in Srinagar

Dehradun, April 30 -- In a rare and spiritually resonant cultural initiative, a group of young Indian classical dancers led by Dr Usha RK, noted arts consultant and former Member Secretary of the Mini... Read More


Longer trains, more AC local services from May 1

India, April 30 -- In a bid to upgrade the suburban rail network, Western Railway (WR) is set to convert 17 existing 12-coach local trains into 15-coach services and introduce 12 additional air-condit... Read More