Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 24 (ANI): In the wake of the tragic fire incident in Lucknow's Aliganj area that claimed 15 lives, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has ordered the sealing of one coaching centre, which is part of a chain, with officials confirming that the institute wil»»»

Add as a preferred source President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for what he described as outstanding leadership and exceptional project delivery. Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday when he flagged off two major road projects »»»

In a midnight operation, the district administration removed a newly installed six-inch T-joint from the Bhakra drinking water pipeline in Chanot village amid heavy police deployment. The authorities said the connection was illegal and lacked official authorisation. Led by Hansi deputy commissioner»»»

A devastating fire in Aliganj, Lucknow, claimed 15 lives and injured nine, prompting the UP Chief Minister to form a special investigation team. The blaze ripped through a commercial building, trapping students. Preliminary reports suggest an AC duct fire and lack of proper exits contributed to the»»»

GEORGE TOWN – As the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link inches closer to its scheduled launch in 2027, attention has turned to Johor Bahru’s lack of efficient public transport to move commuters to and from the cross-border rail link, a gap that could weigh on ridership. Traveller»»»

Unmarked police vehicles have begun operating across Plovdiv, the Trakia highway, and key regional roads in Bulgaria, as authorities step up efforts to curb aggressive driving and serious traffic violations. The vehicles, which carry no external police m ... »»»

China has pledged stronger support for scientists and overseas returnees seeking to start businesses as part of a broader push to boost entrepreneurship, employment and innovation. A 2026-28 action plan issued recently by four central government departments, including the Ministry of Human Resource»»»

KULAI, June 16 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has urged the federal government to expedite the city centre’s rapid transit project to relieve traffic in the city centre once the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link begins operations on January 1 next year. He said that»»»

SINGAPORE: Expected to serve about 42,000 households and an industrial precinct, the S$120 million (US$93 million) Tengah service reservoir is set to become operational from this year. The construction was completed even before Tengah town was fully developed, and the plan for the service reservoir»»»

Add TNIE As A Trusted Source Zepto's founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra have received summons from the Directorate of Enforcement seeking information, according to the company's updated draft red herring prospectus filed ahead of its proposed initial public offering. The company said Palicha»»»

close Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: The Houston Independent School District (HISD), the largest school system in Texas, has seen dramatic improvements in student grades and test scores across its more than 270 campuses in the years since a state takeover. The sweep»»»

2 Historic property debates reveal enduring tensions between legacy and public purpose The recent controversy surrounding notices issued to Delhi Gymkhana Club, frequented by some of the capital’s most affluent and influential residents, has prompted several prominent voices to invoke the historica»»»

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has called for the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), stressing the need to balance innovation with ethics, accountability, and human-centred values as the technology continues to reshape the world of work. The cal»»»

AI-generated image Enacted by Parliament in 2016, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, or RERA, was introduced to bring greater transparency, accountability and efficiency to India's real estate sector while protecting the interests of homebuyers.Under the law, residential and commerci»»»

For years, Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor was seen as a calm, conciliatory leader. Never one to provoke an open confrontation, he was always seen as a “Mr Nice Guy” — someone who wanted to keep the peace, avoid major conflicts, and ensure everyone felt included. But since the Sabah state election»»»

When reading the news about Indonesian children winning several medals at the 2026 Asian Physics Olympiad in Busan, South Korea, last week, my thoughts drifted to Kera Island, in East Nusa Tenggara. On a small island located 30 minutes by boat from the coast of Kupang City, I observed high school s»»»

Electric bikes are quickly gaining popularity in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), especially in Peshawar, as rising fuel prices push commuters toward cheaper alternatives. However, a lack of charging infrastructure, frequent power outages, and unclear registration systems are raising questions about the f»»»

Egypt’s presidential Housing for All Egyptians initiative is approaching a landmark milestone of one million affordable housing units, further cementing its status as the largest housing programme for low- and middle-income citizens in the country’s history. According to the latest report issued by»»»

As the country waits for votes to be counted, one important reality should begin to settle in. Campaigning is over and governing now begins. Elections matter because they give legitimacy, direction, and a mandate. But once ballots are cast, politics must move from persuasion to execution. The harde»»»

A version of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), which are typically found in urban areas, has quietly spread over hundreds of countryside roads. LTNs favour pedestrians and cyclists over drivers, and are associated with lower speeds of 20mph as well as obstructions such as flower boxes and enforcem»»»

‎The Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation said last Sunday (25 May) that it is continuing to work to strengthen the plan of the Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers through the employer, in accordance with organizational, security and health controls and under the supervision of the »»»

Abidjan: Eight people died when a building under construction in Ivory Coast's economic hub of Abidjan collapsed, emergency services said on Sunday. The deadly incident struck on Saturday, as work was underway on the building, the lower storeys of which were already occupied by residents. Such coll»»»

Manila: At least two infrastructure projects worth ₱186.8 million fully paid by Filipino taxpayers but turned out to be non-existent — or "ghosts" — are now the subject of court battles, amid an ongoing crackdown on infrastructure anomalies tied to politicians. One project, worth ₱94 million, invol»»»

Urban planners have said the long-delayed Dhaka-Gazipur Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service is set to introduce a ‘new dimension’ to Bangladesh’s public transport system once it becomes operational. They said the BRT service would make commuting easier and more comfortable, similar to the metro rail sy»»»

PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Ministry of Transport has ordered urgent investigations and compensation measures following the devastating collision between a freight train and a Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) bus near the Asoke–Phetchaburi intersection, a tragedy that has reignited concerns»»»

The threatened mosques are located in Dalmandi, one of Varanasi’s oldest Muslim localities, where authorities are carrying out an aggressive road-widening project that residents say is rapidly displacing families and endangering centuries-old Islamic heritage sites. Among the mosques reportedly mar»»»

PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur residents may soon see 100 new sheltered bus stops built across the city within the next three months, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) had allocated RM1.5mil for the initiative with a similar implementation also being planned i»»»

Japan is facing a rising number of "lonely deaths," or people dying in isolation, despite government efforts to stem the tide. The issue has become such a part of modern society here that it even has its own term, "kodokushi" — making up close to 5% of Japan's overall death rate. Statistics release»»»

Condolences have poured in for a Louisiana couple who successfully battled wildlife authorities to keep their domesticated nutria as a pet, watched the semi-aquatic rodent appear on cable news and accumulate a social media following tens of thousands strong, and then endured the animal’s recent dea»»»

• Quetta’s public bus fleet slated for electric conversion; CM secretariat to switch to solar power • People’s Train Service set for August 14 launch • Eight major cities to be declared ‘Safe Cities’ by June 30 QUETTA: The Balochistan government on Wednesday app ... »»»

The Indian government should take a leaf out of the Mahakumbh playbook, ensuring adequate budget allocation for the establishment of waste treatment and waste-to-energy generation facilities in all Indian metros. Mahakumbh 2025 made headlines last year as the largest human gathering on Earth. Hosti»»»

Amsal Woreta In his recent remarks on current affairs, the Prime Minister told Ethiopians that even when they are arrested and persecuted, they will “lose nothing” if they keep their faith and resilience. That language shifts attention away from the political decisions that have produced war, repre»»»

  President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Muttaqha Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development in his cabinet. The swearing-in was held at the State House on Friday. Darma, from Katsina State, who was claread by the Senate, replaced Ahmed Dangi ... »»»

Apr 24 2026 (IPS) - CIVICUS discusses Gen Z-led protests in Nepal with Abhijeet Adhikari (Abhi), a lawyer and political activist who took part in the protests. Abhijeet Adhikari Gen Z-led protests erupted in September 2025, triggered by a government ban on social media platforms but reflecting year»»»

“Jessica,” the adoptive mother of a third grade student, was shocked when she discovered that her daughter had spent over 100 hours locked in a room alone at her North Carolina public school. School staff locked the child in a room by herself after she flipped markers in the air, lay on the floor a»»»

Community support organizations in Saskatoon say they are concerned about the uptick in demand for their services following the closure of the city’s only supervised consumption site. On Thursday, Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) announced it will cease all operations after discovering a financial shor»»»

Malacañang on Friday defended the Safer Cities Initiative operations of law enforcers, noting that instilling discipline cannot be regarded as anti-poor.Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro, in a briefing, was asked f ... »»»

RAJSHAHI, April 9, 2026 (BSS) – A view-exchange meeting was held with the heads of various government offices in Rajshahi city, organized by the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), with the aim of transforming the city into a healthy, safe, elegant, and peaceful urban centre. The meeting took place to»»»

Aqra bil- Malti The Minister for the Environment, Miriam Dalli and the Minister for European Funds, Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, together with the Project Green team and Marsaxlokk Mayor Steven Grech, along with other members of the Local Council, visited ‘Ġnien ta’ Kalċi’ (Kavallerizza) in Marsaxlokk »»»

Every Greek government had ample opportunities to uproot the hold of clientelism over the state apparatus and didn’t. Why? Because any party that’s in power or has realistic chances of being in power – meaning that it is a party with mass appeal, uniting different trends – would be committing polit»»»

KUWAIT CITY, March 29: The Environment Affairs Committee at the Municipal Council on Sunday held its first workshop for the fourth session, chaired by Alia Al-Farsi, with the participation of Committee Rapporteur Abdullah Al-Anzi and committee members Waleed Al-Dagher and Fahad Al-Khunain. The work»»»