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NCERT printing Class 9 books on war-footing; supply being normalised

To ensure wider access, the NCERT said its textbooks are being made available through multiple channels, including a nationwide vendor network and sales counters at its regional centres

Iran sends new proposal for talks with US to mediator Pak amid Hormuz blockade

Iran sends new proposal for talks with US to mediator Pak amid Hormuz blockade

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DU defers PG and professional exams scheduled between May 20–25, cites “unavoidable circumstances”

The University of Delhi has postponed PG and professional semester exams scheduled between May 20 and May 25, 2026, citing unavoidable circumstances. The decision affects several courses, while exams outside this window…

While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go

The US war on Iran has boosted prices of globally traded natural gas by throttling exports from the Gulf. In West Texas, gas is so abundant that some producers must pay to have it taken away. The war and Iran’s attacks…

India raises cooking gas, jet fuel prices as supply pressures mount

India raised on Friday the prices of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and jet fuel for international airlines, according to a state-run energy firm, as supply pressures from the Middle East war mount. The South…

CRPF Constable registration 2026 underway: Direct link to apply for over 9000 vacancies here

The Central Reserve Police Force has begun registrations for over 9,000 Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) posts, with applications open until May 19, 2026. Eligible Class 10 pass candidates must clear multiple selection…

Hong Kong police investigate ‘suspicious’ fire after man dies in fall

Hong Kong authorities are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out in a residential flat, after a man died when he fell from a building and an elderly woman was overcome due to heavy smoke. Police received a…

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SSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: Last date to apply for 124 posts ends soon

Aspiring nursing officers and pharmacists have a crucial deadline approaching for the SSC Selection Post Phase 14 recruitment. With 124 vacancies available, interested candidates must submit their online applications by…

FCC moved against increase in petrol, diesel prices

ISLAMABAD: A private citizen has approached the Federal Constitution Court (FCC), seeking relief against the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices, it emerged on Friday. The government on Thursday raised petrol…

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サザエさんと首相夫人にミニスカートを履かせた60年代のアイコン「ツイッギー」

Labour Day focus: Older Malaysians remain in jobs, experts warn of retirement readiness gaps

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The rising number of older Malaysians remaining in the workforce is highlighting gaps in retirement readiness, prompting renewed focus on the need to strengthen support systems in an ageing…

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More Hongkongers can drive to Macau under expanded travel scheme

More Hong Kong permanent residents will soon be able to drive to Macau for work, sightseeing, family visits and business as the two cities move to expand an existing scheme to make better use of the Hong…

PM forms committee to review One Constitution Avenue case, halts authorities from taking action

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday constituted a high-level committee to review the issue involving One Constitution Avenue, a skyscraper in the federal capital that houses residential apartments, and…

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Live show on bumboat celebrates nation’s maritime history at Singapore HeritageFest

The waterborne show along the Singapore River is among 100 festival programmes from May 1 to 24.

Police arrest three after 135km chase from Selangor to Melaka, seize heroin and meth

ALOR GAJAH, May 1 — Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested after a 135-kilometre police chase from the Serdang Rest and Service (R&R) area in Selangor to the Sungai Petai traffic light junction here on…