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7 trafficking victims repatriated from scam hubs in Myanmar

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday reported the recent arrival of seven Filipinos, victims of scam hubs in Myanmar. In a statement, the bureau said the repatriates -- four... Read More


PTV distribution 98% complete as PCSO hands over 82 more

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has distributed 82 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) under its Medical Transport Vehicle Donation Program, reaching a remarkable 98.... Read More


Senate boosts PCG budget for new vessels, stronger WPS patrols

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to acquire additional vessels and equipment to strengthen its presence in the West Philippine Sea after the Senate augmented the agency's 202... Read More


Explosive materials found in Tingrenagar, Pune; Panic grips area

Pune, Nov. 27 -- A major scare gripped the Vidyanagar area near Saikrupa Lodge, Galli No. 8 in Tingrenagar, Pune, after gelatin sticks and detonator wires - typically used in explosives - were found a... Read More


SC seeks nationwide disclosure on regulation and control of all private universities

New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- In a significant order with far-reaching implications for private higher education across India, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the union government, all States and unio... Read More


SC halts translocation of deer from Delhi's A N Jha deer park|

New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday put an immediate stop to the translocation of spotted deer from Delhi's A.N. Jha Deer Park to Rajasthan, after finding a "distressing pattern of ne... Read More


Yogi govt to run AC shuttle buses for convenience of devotees during Magh Mela

Prayagraj, Nov. 27 -- For the convenience of pilgrims, coming to take a dip in the Sangam during next year's Magh Mela in Prayagraj, the Sangam city of Uttar Pradesh, the state government will launchi... Read More


Leopard preys on calf in populated Vidhyadhar Nagar colony of Jaipur

Jaipur, Nov. 27 -- A prowling leopard hunted and preyed upon a cow-calf in the densely-populated Vidhyadhar Nagar colony of the Pink City here Tuesday night, officials said today. The carnivore had s... Read More


UP: Five get lifer for murder of father, daughter in Kaushambi

Kaushambi (UP), Nov. 27 -- Five persons were on Wednesday sentenced to life imprisonment and slapped fine of Rs 50,000 each by a local court in Kaushambi district here in Uttar Pradesh for the murder ... Read More


UP: Couple killed as dumper hits scooter in Auraiya

Auraiya (UP), Nov. 27 -- A couple was today killed when a dumper hit a scooter on the national highway under the Sadar Kotwali area of Auraiya district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said. Pol... Read More