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UT moves to rationalise penalties in over 5,000 building violation cases

Chandigarh, Jan. 11 -- Industrialists and commercial owners in the city may soon get relief from steep penalties imposed on building violations, with the UT administration moving to amend the Capital ... Read More


Punjab govt raises pension eligibility period to 10 years

Patiala, Jan. 11 -- Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (BOCW) Board has revised the matrix of the monthly old-age pension and family pension of registered construction workers. Acc... Read More


State health dept. appoints flying squads to inspect healthcare facilities in Pune division

India, Jan. 11 -- Towards strengthening the monitoring of health services and ensuring effective implementation of national health programmes, the state public health department has appointed Bharari ... Read More


In AI push for farm, govt may double digital agri mission funds to Rs.7,500 cr

New Delhi, Jan. 11 -- The government is weighing a major expansion of the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM), with the upcoming Union budget likely to provide an outlay of Rs.7,500 crore for the FY27-F... Read More


'Empty barrel makes loudest noise': Otti fires back at Orji Kalu, others

Nigeria, Jan. 11 -- Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has urged residents of the state to ignore recent meetings and criticisms by opposition politicians, describing them as "noise" driven by selfish i... Read More


Iranian Army vows to defend national interests amid ongoing protests

Hyderabad, Jan. 11 -- Amid escalating public protests and internet shutdown, the Iranian army on Saturday, January 10, has vowed to defend its "national interest." According to a report by Al Jazeera... Read More


China's Mega Dams Threaten Water Security of Downstream Nations

India, Jan. 11 -- China's vast South-to-North Water Diversion Project (SNWDP), the largest hydraulic engineering venture ever attempted, along with its relentless dam construction across the Tibetan P... Read More


CPEC remains on track but Chinese investment momentum slows

India, Jan. 11 -- However, a macro-level review of official Pakistani government data, central bank statistics, parliamentary disclosures, and project records indicates that while CPEC continues as a ... Read More


OIC reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland, calls it 'dangerous precedent'

Hyderabad, Jan. 11 -- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday, January 10, rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland and reaffirmed its support for Somalia's sovereignty. The deci... Read More


"Somnath stands as a beacon of eternal divinity": PM Modi summarises Day 1 of Gujarat visit

Somnath, Jan. 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday summarised day one of his Somnath visit, describing the temple as a "beacon of eternal divinity." In an X post, PM Modi shared the highlight... Read More