Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir: Indian PM Modi Unveils Rs 33.5 billion Development Projects in Ladakh
New Delhi, October 15: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated five major development initiatives worth around Rs 33.5 billion in Ladakh, focusing on air travel, strategic road connectivity, electricity, water conservation and the protection of ancient heritage. Ladakh, like Gilgit-Baltistan, formed part of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir before […]
Europe
UK inflation hits 3.5% as fuel prices surge
Britain’s annual inflation rate rose more sharply than expected in September, reaching 3.5 per cent as surging fuel prices pushed up the cost of living, official figures showed on Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index climbed from 3.1 per cent in August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The September figure was the highest […]
Stranded travellers gain new protections under EU passenger rules
The European Parliament has approved new rules designed to make it easier for passengers to obtain refunds when their travel plans are disrupted, while also strengthening protection for people with disabilities. Under the legislation, travellers across the European Union will be entitled to a full refund within 14 days, even if they booked their journey […]
International News
Macron accuses Trump and others of exploiting French unrest
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticised foreign leaders for exploiting last weekend’s unrest in France for their own political purposes, in an apparent reference to US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking in Doha on Wednesday, Macron said some leaders were campaigning “at France’s expense” and spreading “unacceptable and even […]
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