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PM directs free healthcare at revamped Pakistan-China Friendship HospitalPublished on: October 30, 2026 10:59 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 30 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday inaugurated the revamped Pakistan-China Friendship Hospital here and directed the authorities to ensure provision of free, quality health... Read More


Punjab to allocate Rs 5bn to expand stroke care networkPublished on: October 30, 2026 10:51 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 30 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday announced an additional Rs5 billion for stroke treatment and pledged to establish stroke centres, cardiac facilities, paediat... Read More


GoI constitutes National Social Security Board for gig workers

New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the constitution of the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig and Platform Workers under the Code on S... Read More


IDBI Bank's Rs.52,878 crore sale: What explains the Rs.3,917 crore increase in winning bid? Centre clarifies

New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- The government has defended the valuation process for the Rs.52,878 crore sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank, clarifying that the reserve price was neither reduced nor increased... Read More


India's Shrinking Room for ManoeuvrePublished on: October 30, 2026 10:32 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 30 -- Two scenes, played out on the same day last week, said more about South Asia's shifting politics than any official statement could. In Gujarat, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio t... Read More


Varanasi MLC election: BJP's Kedarnath Singh concedes defeat to Samajwadi Party, what he said in his first reaction

New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kedarnath Singh has conceded defeat in the Varanasi Graduates' constituency election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, congratulati... Read More


Independent Group wins SCBA election, PM extends felicitationsPublished on: October 30, 2026 10:18 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 30 -- Syed Amjad Ali Shah, backed by the Ahsan Bhoon Group, has been elected president of the Supreme Court Bar Association after the completion of vote counting, according to unofficia... Read More


Netanyahu's bloc finishes ahead in Israel election, but well short of majorityPublished on: October 30, 2026 10:17 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 30 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition finished ahead in general election results announced on Friday. However, official tallies confirm the ruling allia... Read More


Jamia students end agitation after varsity meets most demands: What Lyngdoh Committee recommendations say

New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- In a breakthrough for Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) students, the university on Thursday set May 15, 2027, as the deadline to approve and implement the student union constitution, w... Read More


IIPA's UP branch selected for Best Performing Regional/Local Branch award

India, Oct. 30 -- The Uttar Pradesh regional branch of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) has been selected for the Best Performing Regional/Local Branch award for 2025-26, according... Read More