July 8, 2025 5:31 PM

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Pakistan: 5 killed, several injured in devastating fire in Peshawar

  In Pakistan, at least five people died and several others, including two firefighters, were injured in a devastating fire in Peshawar city. The police said that the fire tore through a house in a densely populated area of Kochi Bazaar of Peshawar city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province last night. The...

July 8, 2025 5:27 PM

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Kenya: 10 killed, 29 injured in clashes between security forces and protesters

  In Kenya, at least ten people were killed and 29 injured in Kenya as security forces clashed with protesters. According to media reports, the unrest, affecting 17 counties, also saw two abductions and 37 arrests yesterday. Businesses in major towns shut down amid fears of looting, with incidents r...

July 8, 2025 6:08 PM

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No directions to Banks to close inactive PM Jan Dhan accounts-FM

The Finance Ministry today clarified that no direction has been given to banks to close inactive Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan accounts.  It came in the wake of media reports stating that the Department of Financial Services has asked banks to close such accounts. In a statement, the Ministry said it cons...

July 8, 2025 4:24 PM

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Application process for Haj 2026 begins through portal & Haj Suvidha app

  The Haj Committee has officially opened the application process for Haj 2026. Pilgrims can submit their applications through the official Haj portal and via the HAJ SUVIDHA mobile application. The online application window will remain open till the end of this month. Union  Minority Affairs  Minis...

July 8, 2025 1:00 PM

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Vietnam, China agree to boost trade ties during BRICS Summit

Vietnam and China have agreed to boost trade and investment ties between the two countries during a meeting of the Prime Ministers of both countries on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brazil. The move came days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with Vietnam that would...

July 8, 2025 1:08 PM

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Tamil Nadu: 3 students killed, 5 injured as school van hit by train

Three students were killed and five students were injured this morning when a school van was hit by the Villupuram-Mayiladuthurai passenger train between Cuddalore and Alapakkam in Tamil Nadu.   Southern Railways expressed deep regret for the loss of lives and injuries. An inquiry has been orde...