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Asian Cup draw set for May 9 in Saudi ArabiaPublished on: April 17, 2026 4:06 AM

Pakistan, April 17 -- The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia next month, Asian football officials said on Wednesday, after being postponed when the Middle East war broke out. The... Read More


Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirmsPublished on: April 17, 2026 4:05 AM

Pakistan, April 17 -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war. "Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by... Read More


Indices extend gains for 2nd week; Nifty ends above 24,350 mark

Mumbai, April 17 -- The domestic equity indices ended the truncated week with significant gains, extending gains for the second consecutive week, supported by easing geopolitical tensions. Sentiment r... Read More


Hezbollah warns Israel over ceasefire violationsPublished on: April 17, 2026 3:53 PM

Pakistan, April 17 -- Hezbollah warned it remains ready to respond if Israel violates the newly agreed ceasefire. The group said its fighters are on alert despite the truce taking effect overnight. Th... Read More


Gov't provides up-to-down fiscal incentives to sustain tourism

Nusa Dua, Bali, April 17 -- Deputy Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa said that upstream to downstream fiscal incentives provided by the government to anticipate the increase in aviation fuel prices are... Read More


Indian markets open lower amid cautious sentiment; global cues mixed on ceasefire news

New Delhi, April 17 -- Indian equity benchmarks opened in the red on Friday, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid mixed global cues, though markets showed signs of picking up pace shortly after... Read More


ISI-backed terror module busted, 1 arrested with four grenades, pistols

AMRITSAR, April 17 -- Punjab Police busted a terror module backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) with the arrest of one person and recovery of four hand grenades, officials said on Th... Read More


Justice for women, not a political gambit

India, April 17 -- It was June 1975. Women political leaders, parliamentarians, activists, and NGOs came together in Mexico City at the First UN Conference for Women to demand their place on the decis... Read More


Jewellers turn to 3D emboss, Turkish tech as LPG crisis hits production

LUCKNOW, April 17 -- Lightweight 3D embossed designs, traditional jadau work, and Turkish machinery are helping Lucknow's jewellers navigate market challenges ahead of Akshay Tritiya on Sunday. Despit... Read More


ISI-backed terror module busted, 1 arrested with 4 grenades, pistols

AMRITSAR, April 17 -- Punjab Police busted a terror module backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) with the arrest of one person and recovery of four hand grenades, officials said on Th... Read More