Business
Pakistan Seeks Swift IMF Approval for Crucial Financial Aid Tranche
Pakistan seeks early IMF approval for a USD 1.2 billion tranche, vital for economic stability and reforms.
Author: Tahir Rihat
Tahir Rihat (also known as Tahir Bilal) is an independent journalist, activist, and digital media professional from the Chenab Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known for his work as the Online Editor at The Chenab Times.
Crime
J&K LG Sinha Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign with Rajouri Padyatra
LG Manoj Sinha leads anti-drug padyatra in Rajouri, announcing 63 smugglers arrested in 5-day crackdown.
International
Iran’s ‘Mosquito Fleet’ Poses Significant Threat in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's 'mosquito fleet,' operating at over 115 mph, poses a significant disruptive threat in the Strait of Hormuz.
Business
Central Government Employees and Pensioners to See 2% Dearness Allowance Increase
Central government employees and pensioners will receive a 2% Dearness Allowance hike, effective January 1, aiming to counter inflation.
International
Strait of Hormuz Reopens Amidst Tensions, Blockade Continues
Strait of Hormuz reopened, but U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues, with Iran threatening closure if blockade persists.
News
Australia Secures $6.5 Billion Warship Deal with Japan for New Frigate Fleet
Australia and Japan finalized a $6.5B deal for Japanese-designed warships, with the first of three frigates due in three years.
Conflict
Iran-US Tensions Escalate Amidst Strait of Hormuz Concerns
US and Iran engage in heightened military posturing around the Strait of Hormuz, raising global concerns.
News
Lok Sabha Concludes Budget Session with Indefinite Adjournment
Lok Sabha adjourns sine die, concluding the Budget session after a women's reservation bill failed to pass.
International
Trump’s Rhetoric Offers Spanish Leader an Unexpected Political Boost
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's global pronouncements have inadvertently provided Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez with a political advantage.
Culture
Pope’s Angola Visit Confronts Painful History of Transatlantic Slavery
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Angola includes a significant stop at a shrine linked to the baptism of enslaved Africans, confronting the nation's painful history.