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Rs40 billion corruption allegation rocks Karachi's NICVD

KARACHI, July 7 -- A staggering Rs40 billion corruption scandal has surfaced at Karachi's National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), according to a new audit report for fiscal year 2023-24... Read More


When Judges behave like politicians: The crisis of judicial propriety

India, July 7 -- The highest chair in the Indian judiciary was never meant to compete with the privileges of political office. It was meant to rise above them. Yet, the decision of former Chief Justic... Read More


India may consider terminating Asean pact as FTA review drags

India, July 7 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (Asean's) lackadaisical approach in reviewing the free trade agreement with India despite nine negotiating rounds could force New Delhi to ... Read More


High Court scraps WBMC order cancelling Sen's medical reg

Kolkata, July 7 -- The Calcutta High Court on Monday set aside the West Bengal Medical Council's (WBMC) order cancelling the registration of former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dr Santanu Sen for... Read More


Wife, daughter plotted Meerut farmer's murder with lovers; 5 held

MEERUT, July 7 -- A farmer's daily routine here turned into his last on June 23, but it took police 14 days, digital trails, and village whispers to uncover that the killers were his own family. On Su... Read More


Experts express concerns over 'loss of natural forests due to compensatory afforestation'

New Delhi, July 7 -- Affidavits filed in the Supreme Court have flagged concerns over a two-fold destruction of the country's natural forests if forest lands are used for compensatory afforestation as... Read More


Modi urges BRICS to stand united against terrorism, slams global double standards

Bangladesh, July 7 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a powerful call for unified action against terrorism during the BRICS summit in Brazil, warning that the threat has become the “m... Read More


Whip system should be modified to make our parliament effective

Nepal, July 7 -- The inefficiency of Nepal's federal parliament has again been exposed after the plenary of the House of Representatives was found to have endorsed a bill whose provisions were tampere... Read More


Singapore's MPs go full durian in Malaysia, lead the charge on sold-out cross-border feasting trips

SINGAPORE, July 7 -- Singaporeans are packing their bags - and their appetites - as durian season kicks into high gear, with Members of Parliament leading the charge across the Causeway for foodie-fue... Read More


State to announce SOP for rooftops, schools & hosps to curb fire risks

Kolkata, July 7 -- State Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim on Monday said that the state government will soon introduce a Standard Operating Procedure (SO... Read More