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Railway Board frames norms to re-hire retired loco pilots

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Railway Board has framed norms to re-hire former loco pilots and assistant loco pilots in pursuance of its policy to re-engage retired employees on a contractual basis and re... Read More


Governance in Punjab

Published on, Aug. 21 -- August 21, 2025 7:39 AM Public welfare is the bedrock of a welfare state that guarantees a productive education system, a responsive healthcare infrastructure, a cutting-edge... Read More


Tripura: BSF detains Bangladeshi jawan illegally crossing border

Guwahati, Aug. 21 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) detained an armed Bangladeshi border guard who was caught allegedly intrude into India via the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura on Thursday, repo... Read More


Japarov notes growth of production, agriculture in Russia after introduction of sanctions

Moscow, Aug. 21 -- After the imposition of sanctions by Western countries, Russia was able to raise its own production and agro-industrial complex to a high level. This was stated on August 21 by Kyrg... Read More


Patiala DC orders probe into blaze at Patran factory that killed one

Patiala, Aug. 21 -- Patiala deputy commissioner (DC), on Wednesday, ordered an inquiry into a fire incident at a pressure cooker manufacturing factory in Patran, wherein a worker was killed and four o... Read More


Our Deadly Obsession with Risk

Published on, Aug. 21 -- August 21, 2025 7:38 AM Every monsoon, the clouds darken over Pakistan's northern hills, and the rivers begin to swell. As dictated by logic, warnings are issued, red alerts ... Read More


Ghost Charges

Published on, Aug. 21 -- August 21, 2025 7:37 AM The Rs 50 billion gas billing dispute has created waves of confusion and mistrust in the country's energy sector. To start with, Rs 50 billion is an a... Read More


Bengal FM urges Centre to cap insurance premiums

Kolkata, Aug. 21 -- Bengal Finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya has urged the Centre to ensure that the insurance companies do not increase their premiums and charge more from the common people in ... Read More


Anwar: RON95 subsidy eligibility to consider luxury assets, not just income

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 21 -- The government is finalising the eligibility criteria and implementation mechanism for its targeted RON95 petrol subsidy programme, with factors beyond monthly income to be co... Read More


Police operatives arrested for allegedly assaulting man who refused to offer N1 million bribe

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The police in Rivers State have arrested some operatives for allegedly assaulting a man who refused to offer them N1 million bribe for an expired tinted permit. "The police office... Read More