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New Covid-19 subvariants detected in Sri Lanka: Health officials urge vigilance, not panic

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Medical Research Institute (MRI) of Sri Lanka has confirmed the presence of two new Omicron subvariants-LF.7 and XFG-currently spreading across parts of Asia, within the count... Read More


Australia: Stabbing attack in Sydney leaves three injured

India, May 31 -- At least three men were injured and rushed to the hospital in a stabbing attack in Australia's northwest Sydney on Saturday, media reports said. Police are currently hunting for two ... Read More


Corruption probe deepens in Punjab Police after NRI's arrest

India, May 31 -- Senior Punjab Police officers face corruption and misconduct allegations amid growing scandal in Fazilka district. NEW DEHLI: Corruption and misconduct allegations against senior off... Read More


Fourteen-year-old caught in S$626,000 Singapore-wide drug sweep as police net 139 suspects

SINGAPORE, May 31 -- A 14-year-old student was among 139 suspects rounded up in an island-wide drug crackdown that saw narcotics worth more than S$626,000 (RM2 million) seized, Singapore's Central Nar... Read More


Over 100 buses off road as Punjab Roadways short of drivers

Ludhiana, May 31 -- Around 103 Punjab Roadways buses across 18 depots in the state remained off road this week due to driver shortage. The disruption comes at a time when the Punjab Roadways fleet is ... Read More


Amit Shah reaches Kolkata, BJP Leaders push for 2026 win

Kolkata, May 31 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on Saturday for a two-day visit to West Bengal. He was received at the airport by the West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Bha... Read More


Months on, PSPCL yet to implement automatic compensation mechanism

Mohali, May 31 -- Even as Punjab reels under frequent power cuts and consumers face numerous electricity-related issues, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has yet to implement the notifie... Read More


Pakistan becomes co-signatory to China's global mediation body

Pakistan, May 31 -- Dozens of countries, including Pakistan, on Friday joined China in establishing a global mediation-based dispute resolution group, with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar ho... Read More


US authorities approve Moderna's new COVID vaccine - Statement

Washington, May 31 -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine, the company said on Saturday. "Moderna, Inc. [NASDAQ:MRNA] today announced that the U.S. F... Read More


Cabinet reshuffle likely; Bengal, Bihar under review

India, May 31 -- A major Cabinet reshuffle is expected in mid-June, ahead of Parliament session and key state elections. NEW DELHI: A Cabinet reshuffle is expected around mid-June, ahead of the Parli... Read More