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Mumbai: The often-overlooked struggles of senior citizens — from healthcare and emotional isolation to legal and property disputes — came into sharp focus at a special August Kranti commemorative programme held at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, on August 14.
Journalists on both sides of the border have reported being put under police surveillance as authorities sought to identify confidential sources.
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin currently has no desire to negotiate an end to the war, as he expects a harsh winter to weaken Ukraine and divide Ukrainian society.
An Al Ain court has fined two men Dh50,000 each for assaulting a petrol station employee in a dispute over cleaning a car windscreen.
Authorities in the town of Bolokhovo said they had filed a police complaint after identifying a child who drew characters from a popular animated series onto the rubber safety surface of a newly…
Rosfinmonitoring has added Ivan Maltsev, a 14-year-old from Barnaul who turned 14 in June, to its list of terrorists and extremists, a Telegram channel that tracks updates to the list reported.
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir won 255 votes to become the 23rd president of the South Asian country of 170 million people.
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has covered the treatment of a Jordanian girl suffering from spinal muscular…
Russia is increasingly using Banderol loitering munitions to strike Ukraine — weapons that function as de facto cruise missiles and whose attacks are destructive and dangerous.
Mumbai, August 20, 2026: After the direction from the High Court in the alleged real estate fraud linked to Deepak Sakharam Kulkarni (DSK) group, the prosecution has moved an application seeking permission to auction 131 properties owned by other companies linked to the DSK group. The funds would be used to settle claims of investors.
RIYADH —The Ministry of Education and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in partnership with Al-Aqeel Charity, have launched a school for gifted students in mathematics in…
The 77-year-old said health and financial pressures had grown since his wife was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport.
An agreement was reached in principle on Thursday between Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, National Assembly Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas to form a “united opposition”, a spokesperson for the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan…
The findings were based on responses from more than 6 000 South African women.
Former Makueni Governor Prof Kivutha Kibwana has been installed as the Chancellor of International Leadership University-Kenya (ILU-K) during a ceremony held at the institution’s Kitengela campus.
Lawyer for the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Frank Davies, has questioned the decision to adjourn Chairman Wontumi’s bail application pending appeal to October 15, 2026.
The New Safe Confinement, a protective shelter covering the remains of Chornobyl's destroyed reactor, was damaged by Russian drones in February 2025.
The federal cabinet has given in-principle approval to the National Adolescent and Youth Policy, a proposed national framework covering education, … Read More The post Pakistan Moves Ahead With New National Youth Policy appeared first on ProPakistani .
A three-storey building at Manhyia South in Kumasi has been gutted by fire, destroying 11 out of the 44 rooms in the building. The fire broke out on Thursday afternoon, August 20, triggering panic among residents and passers-by in the area. An eyewitness said the incident started suddenly after a woman rushed out of the […]
A three-storey building at Manhyia South in Kumasi, a few metres from the Manhyia Palace and near the Manhyia Government Hospital, has been gutted by fire. The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m.
The Kerala Pulayar Maha Sabha has called on the government to intervene in the protest by Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University student Anagha Sasi over the alleged caste discrimination and…
Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the Lake Chad Governors’ Forum, Mai Mala Buni, has visited Nigerian refugees at the Kaya site in Lac Province, Chad, to assess their living conditions.
Ponguru Narayan mentioned about the modernisation of the 46 parks being undertaken at a cost of ₹13.5 crore during the recent Independence Day speech, of which 33 have already been completed
Adams told the Madlanga Commission on Thursday that Lincoln was his contact and had advised him to lay the charges at the Orlando Police Station.
Flights were canceled and delayed as operations slowly resumed; behind the scenes, officials traded blame over staffing shortages, ignored warnings and possible dismissals
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the shocking murders of two Anti-Gang Unit officers and two civilians in Reiger Park.
Tsengwa was shot and killed last night in his car while traveling home.
Learn how to apply for a UK citizenship fee waiver for children under 18. This guide covers eligibility, application process, required documents, and what Read More…
Mumbai, August 20, 2026: The BJP-led Mahayuti-run BMC has launched a ‘Gen Z Fellowship Programme’ to induct 50 young professionals into civic administration, offering a 12-month stint at a monthly…
Germany is grappling with the impacts of damaging storms after a prolonged dry spell. Meanwhile, a CDU politician in Saxony-Anhalt reportedly donated money to the far-right AfD party. Follow along.
The government has allocated Ksh524 million to Homa Bay Water and Sewerage Company (Homawasco) to expand last-mile water connectivity and improve sanitation services across Homa Bay County, in a major…
The 27-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Boksburg Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Rochas Okorocha,Former Imo State Governor has filed a suit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Federal High Court read more Okorocha sues INEC, APC over Uzodimma’s…
The permanent injunction blocks enforcement of those provisions against Defense Distributed and current or future members of the Second Amendment Foundation. It covers the company's M1911 80% frames, G80 build kit, unfinished receiver, and grip module. Read Entire Article
German and Polish soldiers are jointly securing Poland's eastern border. What the Bundeswehr mission means for NATO deterrence.
The Katsina State Police Command has warned politicians against recruiting or sponsoring youths to engage in political violence, saying anyone involved will be arrested and prosecuted regardless of political affiliation.
Bekas Ahli Parlimen Klang, Charles Santiago yang wakili NGO itu berkata usaha lebih besar diperlukan untuk perkasa masyarakat itu.
Four members of an indigenous family are among the dead, witnesses said.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay also urged the Union government to review the existing legal framework to effectively address emerging substance abuse among youth.
Ukraine must decide whether to hold elections in accordance with its own laws, the European Union said. The bloc is prepared to support the electoral process and help ensure it meets democratic…
A drone crashed in Romania’s Tulcea county on Thursday in the latest spillover from the war in Ukraine into a NATO country.
One of the spokesmen for the presidency, Daniel Bwala, has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, replaced some of his associates with social media…
Manenberg residents reveal how systemic failures and the legacy of apartheid fuel a cycle of violence and despair.
According to the group significant efforts have been made to support the sector, however, more needs to be done to translate the interventions into sustainable improvements for farmers and consumers.
Tourist overcrowding is putting the fauna and flora of many river sites at risk, with channels destroyed and trash piling up
Indonesian VP Gibran urges authorities to prioritize residents' basic needs in a rapid, integrated response to the disaster.
How Trump's Kennedy Center takeover led to resignations, lawsuits and a fight over the 50-year-oldinstitution's name.
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 21 August 2026.
The Sindh High Court’s constitutional bench has ordered Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (PSX: OGDC) to pay more than … Read More The post Court Orders OGDC to Pay Rs.
Poland’s Internal Security Agency arrested a 63-year-old Ukrainian citizen in Warsaw on suspicion of attempting to kill a representative of Ukraine’s defense industry, RMF24 and Poland’s agency, known…
A hospital in Chongjin, the capital of North Korea’s North Hamgyong province, cremated a patient’s body without the family’s consent this month, after power outages disabled the morgue’s refrigeration…
Police said officers found bottles of alcohol, property suspected of having been taken from the apartment, and tools belonging to workers at the damaged site in the man's possession.
Military officials said the enforcement gap stems largely from fewer arrests, since prosecutions generally begin only after draft evaders are detained or report to military facilities.
The Federal Government is preparing a new National Baseline Survey on illicit arms to combat insecurity. This crucial survey will provide data-driven insig Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-plans-new-survey-on-illicit-arms/
NAPTIP seals an illegal maternity facility in Rivers State, arresting a child-trafficking syndicate involved in the sale and unlawful transfer of children. Read More: https://punchng.com/naptip-seals-illegal-maternity-facility-in-rivers/
