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Schools reopen in Punjab, Islamabad after extended summer vacations

Published on, Sept. 2 -- September 2, 2025 2:53 AM The party time of school children is over as all the educational institutions in Islamabad and Punjab except those in flood-hit areas have reopened.... Read More


Economists, elites deplore stalling of pledged reforms

Dhaka, Sept. 2 -- Economists and elites deplored the stalling of the post-uprising interim government's reform agenda, despite months of pledges and discussions, as they grouped in a watchdog on refor... Read More


India Inc's efficiency gains face a GST test. Can they rebound amid weak demand?

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Corporate India, leaner than ever from efficiency gains forged through indirect tax reforms, faces a fresh challenge as the government's GST overhaul threatens to lock up cash an... Read More


Punjab: 3 years on, govt still to decide modalities for restoration of old pension scheme

Chandigarh, Sept. 2 -- Amid escalating protests, the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab remains undecided on the modalities of restoring the old pension scheme (OPS) for empl... Read More


Chinese boy, 11, makes $550 a month selling milk tea, lauded for 'business sense'

India, Sept. 2 -- An 11-year-old boy from Hunan province has captured attention online in China after earning 4,000 yuan (US$550) a month by selling milk tea at a night market during his summer holida... Read More


Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan cements his place in history after becoming leading T20I wicket-taker

Sharjah, Sept. 2 -- Afghanistan's captain and premier spinner Rashid Khan etched his name in the history book by shattering former New Zealand pace spearhead Tim Southee's record to become the player ... Read More


Punjab's fiscal trajectory continues to reflect robust growth: Finance minister

Chandigarh, Sept. 2 -- Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday announced that the state's fiscal trajectory continues to reflect robust growth, with GST collections in August 2025 regist... Read More


The Bengal Files first reviews: Foreign audiences call it 'gut-wrenching' and 'a wake-up call'

India, Sept. 2 -- Vivek Agnihotri's latest political thriller, The Bengal Files, has begun generating strong reactions overseas, having mostly been released in North America over the past month. The f... Read More


Planning to get in shape? Those 'healthy' processed foods aren't going to help

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- My brother has become more health conscious of late. Rightfully so since he is 42 now. Apart from gymming under the eagle eyes of a personal trainer, he is trying to eat healthie... Read More


Violation of maryada: Srinagar event: Zafar appears before Takht, submits reply

AMRITSAR, Sept. 2 -- Punjab language department director Jaswant Singh Zafar on Monday appeared before Akal Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj to submit his clarification regarding violation of... Read More