Anti-polio campaign launched in Pakistan
Islamabad, June 29 - A polio vaccination campaign was launched in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province with a target to vaccinate nearly 1.3 million children, the Provincial Emergency Operation Center said.
Ex-Indonesian minister faces 12-year in prison for alleged corruption
Jakarta, June 29 - Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has called for a 12-year prison sentence and a fine of 500 million rupiah (nearly $30,600) for former Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo on charges of extortion and corruption.
Health warnings issued amid sweltering heat in Latvia
Riga, June 29 - The Latvian Meteorological Authority has issued a hot-weather alert as air temperatures are expected to surge above 30 degrees Celsius.
Pakistan counters US resolution with its own, seeks intervention in Kashmir ‘dispute’
Islamabad, June 29 - In a tit-for-tat move against a recent US resolution calling for a probe into the February 8 elections, the Pakistan National Assembly on Friday passed a resolution proposed by a member of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N), condemning
Five soldiers killed during tank exercises in Ladakh
Srinagar, June 29 - Five Army soldiers were killed during a tank warfare exercise in the Ladakh region when the stream through which the tanks were passing suddenly got flooded.
Second batch of 4,029 pilgrims leave Jammu as Amarnath Yatra beginning today
Jammu, June 29 - The Second batch of pilgrims left for the Valley early on Saturday morning in escorted convoys for the Amarnath Yatra which has begun.
WB approves $1.5 bn more to aid India’s low-carbon emission reforms
New Delhi, June 29 - The World Bank on Saturday approved $1.5 billion in financing for a second operation to help India — which is the fastest-growing large economy in the world — accelerate the development of low-carbon energy.
T20 World Cup: Nerves will be there, but South Africa go in with very little pressure, says Paul Adams
Bridgetown (Barbados), June 29 - After 54 matches, the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup has reached its conclusion point through Saturday’s engrossing title clash between unbeaten sides India and South Africa at the Kensington Oval.
Nikhil Gupta, accused in ‘murder-for-hire’ plot, appears before US trial judge in preliminary procedure
New York, June 29 - Nikhil Gupta, the Indian national accused in an alleged murder-for-hire plot, has appeared for the first time before the trial judge as lawyers laid out the preliminary steps.
5 dead in dormitory fire in Moscow
Moscow, June 29 - At least five persons were killed as a fire raced through a dormitory in a Moscow suburb, Russian media reports quoted emergency services as saying early on Saturday.
NTA announces new dates for June cycle UGC-NET, other exams
New Delhi, June 29 - The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced fresh dates for the recently cancelled NCET, Joint CSIR-UGC NET, and UGC-NET June 2024 cycle examinations.
TN to come out with policies for space technology, toy industries: Minister TRB Rajaa
Chennai, June 28 - Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T. R. B. Rajaa on Friday said the government will come out with policies for the space technology industry, toy manufacturing and circular economy investment promotion.
Govt sets up 24×7 war room at Delhi airport for ticket refund, addressing passengers’ woes
New Delhi, June 28 - The Centre has set up a 24x7 war room to ensure full refunds for cancelled flights or provide alternate travel route tickets as per availability following the closure of Terminal 1 (T1) of Delhi airport following a roof
Aviation Ministry asks airlines to maintain fare stability after Delhi Airport T1 roof collapse
New Delhi, June 28 - Hours after the Delhi airport roof collapse, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu convened a high-level review meeting on Friday with key officials to address the ongoing situation and ensure passenger safety.
India slams ‘deeply biased’ US religious freedom report
New Delhi, June 28 - India on Friday slammed the US State Department’s International Religious Freedom report for 2023, calling it a "deeply biased" document "visibly driven by vote bank considerations and a prescriptive outlook".
Let’s keep going, says Biden as Democrats deal with debate shocker
Washington, June 28 - US President Joe Biden said he did well at the Thursday debate with former President Donald Trump and dismissed the likelihood of him stepping aside, as being demanded by some Democrats disappointed by his performance, telling supporters: "Let's keep
South Korea to lift travel advisory for Japan except for Fukushima regions
Seoul, June 28 - South Korea will lift a travel advisory for Japan, except for the Fukushima regions, and lowered the travel warning level placed on Iran, the foreign ministry said Friday.
Medical Doctor Program (MD) – 4 Year Hybrid Study
The International University of the Health Sciences (IUHS) School of Medicine offers a flexible and accredited 4-year MD program, with a 5-year option available. This hybrid program combines online and in-person study, making it ideal for allied health practitioners and recent graduates who
Understanding high-functioning anxiety: Is it really that bad?
By The Health Corner, IndoUs Tribune How often do people decide to just live with pain until it becomes unbearable? Many of us hope it will simply go away, resorting to self-medication, and only seek help from a physician when the pain is
Biden falters as Trump unleashes falsehoods: A detailed analysis of the presidential debate
By Dr. Avi Verma The recent debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump was a critical event in the 2024 presidential race, marked by sharp exchanges and significant media attention. Both candidates, the oldest ever in a presidential race, showcased