August 15, 2026
  • August 15, 2026

Beggar or tourist? Why flyers to Gulf are under scrutiny in Pak

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Pakistani authorities increased airport scrutiny due to a rise in beggars posing as tourists traveling to the Middle East. Reports indicated that 90% of detained beggars abroad were of Pakistani origin. Immigration staff have removed passengers from flights, while UAE authorities have begun rejecting visa applications from Pakistanis without sufficient funds to be deemed...

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Don’t enrol relocated Muslim voters: Goa RSS chief tells BJP

by on August 12, 2024 0

The Goa unit of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) raised concerns about the increase of Muslim voters in the state, urging BJP not to view Muslims as a vote bank. Goa RSS chief Rajendra Bhobe highlighted potential changes in assembly election outcomes and emphasized the need to track demographic shifts and voter registrations accurately.

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NIRF Rankings 2024: IISc Bengaluru tops university rankings

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The Ministry of Education has announced the NIRF 2024 rankings, revealing the top universities in India. IISc Bengaluru retains its position as the best university, followed by JNU and JMI in New Delhi. The rankings, now in their ninth edition, evaluate institutions across various parameters, including teaching quality, research, and inclusivity. This year, three...

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Trump returns to ‘X’ ahead of interview with Musk

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Former US President Donald Trump returned to X, previously Twitter, launching a campaign titled ‘Make the American dream affordable, safe and great again.’ Trump rejoined the platform after a year’s absence, preparing for an interview with Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO. The move aligns with Trump’s falling support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in critical...

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India can emerge as $55tn economy by 2047: Ex-CEA Subramanian

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India had the potential to become a $55 trillion economy by 2047 if it managed an 8% GDP growth rate annually, stated IMF executive director KV Subramanian. He highlighted the power of compounding and India’s historical 7% growth rate, implying India could double its GDP every six years, urging laborious efforts for this ambition.

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The award for ‘most epic fail’ goes to this $50 billion-plus company

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CrowdStrike faced significant fallout after a software update caused a global IT outage affecting airlines, banks, and essential services. Despite a valuation drop from $83 billion to under $60 billion, the company’s president, Michael Sentonas, accepted the ‘Most Epic Fail’ award at the Pwnie Awards, emphasizing accountability and commitment to improvement.

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India awaits verdict on Vinesh’s appeal against disqualification

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The sports community in India anxiously awaited the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) decision on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics gold medal match in the women’s 50kg freestyle event.Vinesh had secured her place in the final with impressive victories, including a win over Japan’s renowned wrestler Yui...

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Trump meltdown over crowd size at Kamala’s rallies raises fears of mental decline

by on August 12, 2024 0

Concerns about Donald Trump’s mental state escalated after he accused Kamala Harris of using AI to create fake crowd photos at her rallies. Trump demanded Harris’ disqualification, calling it election interference. Republican and independent attendees refuted his claims by sharing real crowd footage. This incident has raised fears of Trump contesting future defeats similarly.

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