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Economic problems and political instability are causing skilled professionals in Pakistan, such as doctors and engineers, to leave the country. Around 1.5 million people have moved abroad in the last two years. This brain drain is creating shortages in healthcare, engineering, and IT sectors, becoming a major challenge for Pakistan’s growth and future.
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck the South Pacific Ocean, the National Center for Seismology reported. The quake occurred at a depth of 67 km, at coordinates 8.93° S, 78.90° W. According to the USGS, it was 36 km west of Puerto Santa, Peru. No damage or casualties have been reported so far, and […]
As delivery and contract workers have called for a nationwide strike, online delivery services like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto and Blinkit will be suspended on December 31. Workers are demanding better working conditions, fair wages and social security. With services stopping during New Year celebrations, customers are expressing concern.
Director Sudha Kongara, gearing up for Parasakthi’s Pongal 2026 release, expressed her wish to direct Superstar Rajinikanth in an out-and-out love story like “Muthal Mariyathai”. Headlined by Sivakarthikeyan, the period action drama stars Sreeleela, Ravi Mohan, Rana Daggubati and others, with music by GV Prakash Kumar and a simultaneous Telugu release.
Internet services were restored in Chomu, Jaipur, after the situation returned to normal following violence during an anti-encroachment drive. Clashes injured several police officers, forcing authorities to use tear gas and suspend internet services. Police have detained over 100 people and warned against spreading rumors. Officials said security remains tight.
AP CM Chandrababu is scheduled to visit Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, today, where he will pay respects at the Ramjanmabhoomi, the birthplace of Lord Rama. Special prayers will be conducted during his visit. The trip has attracted attention, as Naidu will be visiting in his capacity as CM, with authorities making necessary arrangements for the event.
Eight wagons of a goods train derailed near Hajipur in Bihar, disrupting rail traffic. Accident relief teams are working to restore the tracks. In separate incidents, a goods train derailed at a SAIL siding in Jharkhand without affecting main lines, while eight elephants were killed after a Rajdhani Express hit them in Assam.
Gautam Adani will inaugurate the Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati today. Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar will attend. Funded by Adani under Vidya Pratishthan, the centre reflects his two-decade association with the Pawar family, following his 2022 Baramati visit in Pune district earlier.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the United States on Sunday to meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, marking his fifth US visit in 2025. The talks are expected to cover Gaza ceasefire progress, Israel-Hamas negotiations, Iran, Hezbollah, and regional security issues, as efforts continue toward the second phase of the fragile Gaza […]
The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a suo motu case on the Centre’s controversial redefinition of the Aravalli hills, amid fears it could allow mining in fragile zones. A three-judge bench will take up the matter. The court has stayed new mining leases, while the government asked ICFRE to identify additional no-mining areas across […]
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck 32 km off Taiwan’s northeastern Yilan coast late Saturday, marking the second major tremor in three days. Felt in Taipei, the quake occurred at a depth of 73 km. Authorities reported no immediate major damage or tsunami alert, while assessments continue. Social media videos showed panic as buildings shook across several […]
Mamata Banerjee condemned the alleged killing of a 30-year-old migrant worker from West Bengal in Sambalpur, Odisha. She said a “zero FIR” was filed and a state police team was sent to Odisha to investigate the incident. The Chief Minister criticized the brutal oppression and harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states.
The Cyberabad Traffic Police issued an advisory ahead of the pre-release event of ‘Raja Saab’ at Khaitlapur Grounds, Kukatpally, starting at 5 pm. A large crowd is expected, which may cause significant traffic congestion and heavy crowd movement in and around the venue. Commuters and nearby residents are advised to plan travel accordingly.
The Supreme Court has quashed a man’s rape conviction, noting that he and the complainant have since married. The Bench observed that their consensual relationship was wrongly treated as a criminal act due to a misunderstanding. Justices Nagarathna and Sharma added that they felt the couple could reconcile fully if they chose to marry.
A newlywed couple in Pune became a social media talking point after filing for divorce within 24 hours of marriage. The wife alleged that the husband revealed only after the wedding that he works in the merchant navy and stays aboard ships for six months every year. Netizens stressed honesty and clear discussions before marriage.