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Pakistan anti-terrorism court gives bail to former PM Imran Khan

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Khan, 70, who appeared before the ATC Lahore amid high security, reiterated that he faces "serious threats" to his life. Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan LAHORE: Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan on Friday appeared before an anti-terrorism court here and secured an extension to his pre-arrest bail till June 13 in three cases including an attack on a top military commander's residence in Lahore, a court official said. Khan, 70, who appeared before the ATC Lahore amid high security, reiterated that he faces "serious threats" to his life. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party chairman also appeared before the Lahore High Court to seek an extension to his bail in the murder case of PTI worker Zille Shah. The Lahore High Court has extended his bail in the case till June 6. "In the ATC, Judge Ijaz Ahmad Buttar questioned why he (Khan) is not joining the investigation in the case related to the attack on Lahore Corps Commander House known

After 3 blasts, security tightened at Golden Temple

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Sources added that in its executive meeting some time back, the SGPC decided to install body and luggage scanners at all the entrances of the Golden Temple.  Image of the Golden Temple, used for representative purposes only. CHANDIGARH: Following a security scare after three low-intensity blasts rocked the area around the Golden Temple, 50 high-resolution CCTVs are being installed at the galliara around the complex and Heritage Street by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). It has been decided to install scanners at all the entrances to secure devotees and visitors. In another first, dedicated women personnel have been deployed to check the ladies. In addition, a giant LED screen has been set up that will flash multi-lingual ‘dos and don’ts’, besides the significance of the shrine and the maryada (tenets) that have to be observed in the complex. “This step has been taken after the recent low-intensity blasts around the golden temple,’’ said an SGPC official. Now, at a

238 Dead, 650 Injured In Horrific Three-Train Accident In Odisha

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Coromandel Express Accident: The train was going from Howrah to Chennai, rammed into the derailed coaches of the other train, which was going from Bengaluru to Kolkata                              238 Dead, 650 Injured In Horrific Three-Train Accident In Odisha  New Delhi: At least 238 people were killed and 650 injured in a horrific three-train collision in Odisha, officials said Saturday, the country's deadliest rail accident in more than 20 years. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a high-level committee will be set up to investigate the train crash. The crash involved the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, and a goods train. The rescue operations are on and all hospitals in the nearby districts have been put on alert. Three NDRF units, 4 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force units, over 15 fire rescue teams, 30 doctors, 200 police personnel and 60 ambulances have been mobilised to the site, Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep told

North Korea spy satellite launch fails as rocket falls into sea due to 'serious defects'

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The South Korean military said it was salvaging an object presumed to be part of the crashed North Korean rocket in waters 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of the southwestern island of Eocheongdo SEOUL: North Korea’s attempt to put its first spy satellite into space failed Wednesday in a setback to leader Kim Jong Un’s push to boost his military capabilities as tensions with the United States and South Korea rise. After an unusually quick admission of failure, North Korea vowed to conduct a second launch after it learns what went wrong. It suggests Kim remains determined to expand his weapons arsenal and apply more pressure on Washington and Seoul while diplomacy is stalled. South Korea and Japan briefly urged residents to take shelter after the launch. The South Korean military said it was salvaging an object presumed to be part of the crashed North Korean rocket in waters 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of the southwestern island of Eocheongdo. Later, the Defense Ministry released

60 children trapped in Sudan fighting die in Khartoum orphanage

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Most of the 60 children perished over the past six weeks in an orphanage in Sudan's capital Khartoum due to inadequate access to food and fever. Over the last weekend, 26 of them died in a span of two days. A truck delivering items of food, medicine and baby formula at an orphanage in Khartoum, Sudan. As fighting between Sudan's army and paramilitary forces continues for nearly two months, at least 60 infants, toddlers and older children have died over the past six weeks while trapped in deplorable conditions in an orphanage in Khartoum. Most of the children perished due to inadequate access to food and fever. Over the last weekend, 26 of them died in a span of two days, Associated Press (AP) reported. Those who died included infants as young as three months, according to the death certificates and four orphanage officials and charity workers working at the facility. Heartbreaking videos shot by orphanage workers at the Al-Mayqoma orphanage showed bodies of children wrapped

How A Covert Relationship With The Taliban Backfired For US Ally Pakistan

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Almost two years later, relations between the Taliban and Pakistan have soured, terrorist attacks by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan have jumped and some Taliban leaders are even seeking to establish ties with Pakistan's archrival, India.  Some key Taliban members want the group to distance itself from Pakistan and show its independence. About two weeks after the Taliban retook Afghanistan in 2021, the then head of Pakistan's spy agency arrived at one of Kabul's plushest hotels, smiling, sipping tea and appearing at ease with the militants' return to power. Lieutenant-General Faiz Hameed of Inter-Services Intelligence had reason to believe Pakistan was about to reap the rewards of clandestinely supporting the Taliban in their fight against US-led forces. In return, Pakistan expected the group to help rein in an offshoot at home. Almost two years later, relations between the Taliban and Pakistan have soured, terrorist attacks by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan have jumped and s

TCS Reacts After Report Claims Staff Warned Over Work-From-Office Rule

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TataService or TCS announced last year the shift from 100% work from home to a hybrid model asking employees to come to office for three days a week.                 The TCS memo warns of disciplinary action against employees who won't comply. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's leading IT services company, has denied reports that it sent strict warning to employees who are not complying with its return to office policy. In a statement, a TCS spokesperson said that the company has been encouraging employees to work from office for three days a week, but has not "communicated or deployed linkages to career or compensation". The statement was released after Times of India carried a report saying TCS has started sending memos to employees who are not completing at least 12 days of work from office in a month. The memo warned that disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against employees if they do not adhere to the roster, the TOI report further claimed. "

Jordan's future king, Saudi bride to tie the knot in palace ceremony signalling continuity of rule

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"It's not just a marriage, it's the presentation of the future king of Jordan," said political analyst Amer Sabaileh. "The issue of the crown prince has been closed." A poster with pictures of Crown Prince Hussein and his fiancee, Saudi architect Rajwa Alseif is posted at a road in Amman, Jordan. AMMAN: The future king of Jordan and an architect from Saudi Arabia linked to her country's own monarchy are getting married on Thursday in a palace celebration that introduces him to the world and emphasizes continuity in an Arab state prized for its longstanding stability. The union of Crown Prince Hussein, 28, and Rajwa Alseif, 29, buttresses the royal family's order of succession, refreshes its image after a palace feud and may even help resource-poor Jordan forge a strategic bond with its oil-rich neighbour, Saudi Arabia. Excitement over the nuptials — Jordan's biggest royal event in years — has been building in the capital of Amman, where congr

Wrestlers protest: Security tightened at Delhi borders ahead of protest called by farmers movement

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Samyukt Kisan Morcha called for nationwide demonstrations on Thursday in support of wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. SKM farmers photo used for representation. NEW DELHI: Security was tightened at Delhi's border points on Thursday in view of a call for nationwide demonstrations given by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) in support of wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Security personnel are maintaining strict vigil at the border points and extra pickets have been put up to prevent any untoward incident, Delhi Police officials said. "Security has been tightened, extra police personnel have been deployed and we have also set up extra pickets at Delhi's borders. We want to ensure that law and order are maintained and no untoward incident takes place. This has been done as a precautionary measure," a senior police officer said. Vehicles entering Delhi from n