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Maharashtra puts school closures on hold for impact assessment after protests

India, Oct. 9 -- More than two years after ordering the closure of schools with fewer than 20 students, the Maharashtra government has decided to conduct a three-month impact assessment to determine h... Read More


Maryam Nawaz Makes History with Global RecognitionPublished on: October 9, 2026 9:29 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- A home is one of the greatest blessings bestowed by Allah Almighty. Its true value is best understood by those who do not have a home of their own. Providing a roof to a homeless, ... Read More


Who is Oscar Belgal? 5 things on New York City man shot by ICE agents in Marble Hill; Mayor Mamdani vows action

India, Oct. 9 -- Oscar Belgal has been identified as the man shot in New York City, in Marble Hill, by ICE agents. Mayor Zohran Mamdani vowed to take action against the federal agency, in the wake of ... Read More


Vietnam calls for stronger dialogue on disarmament, non-proliferation, global arms control

New York, Oct. 9 -- Ambassador Do Hung Viet has reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to supporting all efforts to achieve the complete elimination of all weapons of mass destruction, while ensuring the leg... Read More


Indonesia's tourism competitiveness improves in WEF index

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- Indonesia's tourism competitiveness has improved during the two-year tenure of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri... Read More


Omar pitches J&K as GCC destination

JAMMU, Oct. 9 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called upon industry leaders to explore Jammu and Kashmir as an emerging destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), emphasising that the gove... Read More


Union Health Secretary calls for expanding digital medical resources to all medical colleges

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The National Medical Library (NML), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, organised the 5th One-Day National T... Read More


Nasscom pushes back on US green card freeze: 'Immigration, talent mobility distinct issues'

India, Oct. 9 -- Nasscom, India's tech industry body, reacted to US President Donald Trump's latest immigration crackdown after the administration suspended several firms, including Microsoft, from a ... Read More


In 20-year industrial dispute, HC spares word for 'iconic soaps' with unique place in history

India, Oct. 9 -- Seldom in an industrial dispute does a court pause to appreciate the products made by a company at the centre of a legal battle. But when those products are as deeply embedded in the ... Read More


Pakistan Solved the Wrong Power ProblemPublished on: October 9, 2026 9:24 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- For decades, Pakistan had a simple explanation for its electricity crisis: we did not have enough electricity. There was load-shedding, factories running generators, and summer ev... Read More