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A devastating road accident early on Monday killed at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, including 16 from Hyderabad, after their bus collided with a diesel tanker while travelling from Makkah to Madinah, according to initial government reports. The crash occurred around 1:30am IST at Mufrihat, approximately 160km from Madinah. There were 43 passengers on board, and early reports suggest only one person survived as the bus went up in flames, charring the rest of the passengers. The group had departed from Hyderabad on November 9. Among the 43 devotees on the bus were 20 women and 11 children, all of…

Email spam is a daily struggle for many users, especially those who handle high volumes of communication. One tech journalist says a single Gmail feature helped him eliminate nearly 80% of the spam that flooded his inbox. The tool, now rolling out to users worldwide, makes unsubscribing from bulk emails faster and more effective than before. For years, Gmail has offered an “Unsubscribe” button inside bulk emails, saving users the trouble of visiting external websites.The platform has now expanded this into a more powerful feature called Manage Subscriptions, which gathers all your bulk email sources in one place and lets…

OnePlus has surprised the smartphone market by releasing the OnePlus 15 earlier than expected, instantly putting it in direct competition with Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra. The new device packs a powerful processor, a massive battery and a more affordable price tag, raising the question: which flagship is actually worth your money today? Here’s a detailed comparison of the two phones based on hands-on testing and official specifications. OnePlus 15 The OnePlus 15 comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings, offering protection from dust, submersion and even high-temperature water jets up to 80°C. In comparison, the Galaxy S25 Ultra carries only an…

Government schools in Chaman have started their annual examinations for junior classes, marking the beginning of a busy academic period ahead of the region’s extended winter break. According to the Education Department, exams for students from first grade to seventh grade began on November 16. These assessments will continue through November 24 across government schools in Chaman. Teachers and administrators have been directed to ensure smooth and timely conduct of the exams, which are an important part of the academic calendar in the region. The Education Department also confirmed that Class 8 examinations will begin on November 24. These assessments…

The Federal Constitutional Court formally began its work on Monday after two judges took oath and new benches were constituted at the Islamabad High Court, where the court has recently been relocated. Justice Rozi Khan and Justice (retd) Arshad Hussain Shah of the Federal Constitutional Court took oath during a ceremony held at the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The oath was administered by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan. Judges and non-officers of the Federal Constitutional Court attended the ceremony, reflecting the court’s transition to full operational status. Among the judges in attendance were Justice Hassan Rizvi and Justice Aamir Farooq from…

New Zealand late on Sunday welcomed the United States’ announcement that it would remove additional tariffs on a range of New Zealand agricultural products, including beef, offal and kiwi fruit, but said it would like to see all the additional US tariffs on New Zealand goods removed. US President Donald Trump on Friday removed tariffs he had imposed on more than 200 food products, including beef, amid consumer concerns about rising US grocery prices. The products represent around 25% of New Zealand’s exports to the US and are worth roughly NZ$2.21 billion ($1.25 billion) annually, according to the New Zealand…

The verdict in the crimes against humanity case against Sheikh Hasina Wajid is set to be announced later today, according to foreign media reports.  A Bangladeshi court is expected to deliver its decision amid tight security arrangements outside the courthouse. Prosecutors have reportedly sought the death penalty for Sheikh Hasina, the ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, who is accused of ordering the killing of 1,400 protesters. Hasina’s son and adviser said on Sunday that supporters of her Awami League would block February’s national election if a ban on the party was not lifted, warning that protests could escalate into violence.…

Tremors were felt in Gwadar and Turbat on Sunday, registering a magnitude of 3.8. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake struck at a depth of 76 km. Its epicentre lay 13 km south-west of Turbat. The tremors caused panic among residents, but no casualties or damage to property have been reported. Mild tremors were felt in Karachi and nearby areas on Friday afternoon. According to the seismic monitoring centre, the earthquake measured 2.2 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was located 24 kilometres north of DHA, and the tremors were recorded at 3:39 p.m. No damage or injuries were…

Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed on Sunday the premium batter, Babar Azam as the “backbone” of the team. Expressing his thoughts at the Pindi Cricket Stadium after emerging victorious, Afridi thanked Allah Almighty for consecutive series wins. He termed all players as exceptional, saying that they played wholeheartedly for the nation.  He expressed confidence that the team would strive for similar excellence in the forthcoming T20 tri-series. Shaheen has credited teamwork for his side’s comprehensive victory over Sri Lanka in the One Day International series. ‘We had been waiting for Babar Azam’s century for some time,’ he added.…

Indian agricultural exporters are among the winners from US President Donald Trump’s exemption of dozens of food items from his reciprocal tariffs regime, which some analysts say could help to revive lost demand. Trump on Friday removed tariffs he had imposed on more than 200 food products, including beef, as consumer concerns mount over rising US grocery prices. Unlike EU and Vietnamese suppliers facing 15–20% duties, Indian exporters of tea, coffee, spices and cashew nuts were hit harder after Trump doubled tariffs to as high as 50% on imports of certain Indian goods, including a punitive 25% levy from the…