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Power outages
AS summer approaches, households and industries across the country are again facing prolonged power outages as night-time electricity demand, driven by cooling needs, far exceeds the available supply. To contain the power shortages, the government is running its costly furnace oil-based power plants at full capacity and delaying maintenance of its nuclear facilities. The Middle East crisis and LNG supply disruptions are chiefly to blame for the shortage, which has been exacerbated by reduced hyd...
A north London walk of woe: Assessing the current mood of Arsenal and Spurs fans
These are seismic and unsettled times in north London.At one end of the Seven Sisters Road, Tottenham Hotspur are staring down the barrel of a shock relegation, which would rank as one the biggest under-performances in the history of the English top flight.Another home defeat when they play Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday evening would edge Spurs one step closer to the Championship.Advertisement
91-year-old woman found safe after alert triggers police welfare check: ‘She’s playing video games in her bedroom’
NewsWorldAmericas91-year-old woman found safe after alert triggers police welfare check: ‘She’s playing video games in her bedroom’An elderly woman from Westlake, Ohio, gave officers a ‘good laugh’ when they went to her home to check in on herRachel Dobkin in New York Saturday 18 April 2026 05:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookm...
UK weather maps reveal Brits in 26 counties to be hit with 23C heat
UK weather maps reveal Brits in 26 counties to be hit with 23C heatThe latest weather maps have suggested the UK could be in for a warm spell in less than two weeks time - 26 counties could see the highest temperaturesNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj and Charlie Bradley05:00, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesWeather map for April 29 at 6pm(Image: WXCharts)Temperatures across as many as 26 counties throughout the UK could soon soar to 20C and above, according to the latest weather forecasting maps.The ECMWF weat...
Sindh to expand pink scooter scheme for women to Hyderabad
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced on Saturday plans to distribute pink scooters to women in Hyderabad following a successful rollout in Sukkur, According to a statement, the minister said that the scheme aimed to empower women by enhancing mobility and independence, noting that, in addition to free scooters, beneficiaries were also being provided with driving licences, helmets, and formal training. He said, "Women’s empowerment and confidence-building remain a...
Pune airport resumes ops hours after IAF fighter jet's 'hard landing' - what had gone wrong?
Pune airport operations have resumed after an Indian Air Force Sukhoi 30 MKI aircraft experienced an undercarriage failure during a hard landing, blocking the runway. Repair work was completed on a war footing, with departure operations starting at 7:30 AM and arrivals at 8:00 AM. Several flights were cancelled due to the incident.
Religious structures built ‘illegally’ on govt land demolished in Sambhal
As no appeal was filed against the order, the administration reached the site today and removed the constructions demolishing the structures.
Campaign launched to remove illegal guards’ cabins from outside houses in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Unprecedented security measures in the capital are gradually being strengthened ahead of peace talks between Iran and the United States, including the removal of security cabins outside houses located in the high-security zone. The capital administration on Friday said a campaign had been launched to remove illegal cabins outside houses in the city. It further stated that assistant commissioners issued reports on operations conducted in various areas. A total of 47 illegal cabins were...
Blue Badge parking permits - who automatically qualify and how to apply, full list
Blue Badge parking permits - who automatically qualify and how to apply, full listBlue Badges can be life-changing for those with disabilities or health conditions that affect their mobility, offering parking concessions and access to disabled baysCommentsLifestyleElaine Blackburne Network Content Editor04:30, 18 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSome people automatically qualify for a Blue Badge(Image: chrisdorney via Getty Images)Getting around can be a real struggle when you're living with a disabili...
Modon unveils final phase of Tara Park on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi
Modon has announced the release of the final phase of its Tara Park development on Reem Island, marking the completion of a residential project that has already demonstrated strong market demand following its initial launch.Strategically located near two of the island’s main access bridges, the final phase offers residents direct connectivity to key destinations including Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), major retail hubs, and leading educational institutions. The development’s positioning reinfo...
Screams and sobs as packed passenger plane was stuck for HOURS on runway after fog shuttered its original destination
Screams and sobs as packed passenger plane was stuck for HOURS on runway after fog shuttered its original destinationBy SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER Published: 04:15, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 04:15, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments
At Dwarka Greens, an unfinished fence that divides residents of a society
On April 26, 2024, labourers had arrived at the society late at night with DDA officials to install iron fencing that would separate the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats from the Lower and Middle Income Group (LIG, MIG).
Bodycam video shows fatal 2025 shooting of a Chicago police officer
Body camera video released by a civilian oversight commission shows the June 5, 2025, shooting of officer Krystal Rivera by her partner, officer Carlos Baker. Rivera's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the shooting. NBC Chicago's Bennett Haeberle reports.
Most-wanted trafficker held in FIA crackdown
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a most-wanted criminal and several other suspects as its crackdown on human smugglers and traffickers continues across the country. Sources told Dawn that the FIA’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Quetta conducted a successful raid as part of its ongoing crackdown on human smugglers and traffickers operating in Balochistan. During the operation, a notorious human smuggler/trafficker, Raza alias Chacha Musa — who was nominated in an FI...
UPS cargo plane has near miss at airport where one of firm's jets crashed in fireball last year and killed 14
UPS cargo plane has near miss at airport where one of firm's jets crashed in fireball last year and killed 14By JAMES GORDON, US NEWS REPORTER and ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 04:06, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 04:06, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments
IOM says 13,000 crossed into Pakistan from Iran during war
• Taftan-Mirjaveh and Gabd-Kumb-Rimdan border crossings see a daily average of 296 people• 170,153 individuals enter Afghanistan from Iran during the same period• People’s return to Iran increases after ceasefire announcement ISLAMABAD: The United Nations migration agency says over 13,000 people have crossed into Pakistan from Iran over the past six weeks due to war jointly launched by the US and Israel against Iran, representing a daily average of 296 people. According to the International Orga...
Police intensify combing operation against terrorists after Chilas attack; 15 held
• Action follows ambush on police team returning from anti-poppy operation; IGP says mission aimed at eliminating drug cultivation• Security on high alert in Gilgit after threats GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan Police have arrested 15 suspects during a combing operation against terrorists involved in recent attacks on police in the Thore Valley. During the operation led by SP Diamer Shahryar Khan, the suspected facilitators were arrested from various locations. Officials said that interrogation of the...
Gautam Buddha Nagar administration on workers’ protest
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Alycia Baumgardner v Bo Mi Re Shin: unified junior lightweight championship – live updates
Baumgardner defends WBA, WBO and IBF belts at 130lbAmerican headlines Jake Paul-promoted card at GardenReach out to Bryan on Bluesky or by emailHello and welcome to tonight’s unified 130lb title fight between Alycia Baumgardner and Bo Mi Re Shin. We’re ringside at the Theater at Madison Square Garden for what has been billed as both a title defense and a statement of intent for one of women’s boxing’s ascendent stars.Baumgardner arrives in New York with three belts – the WBA, WBO and IBF junior...
Multiple injured as car ploughs into seating area at busy pub in Virginia Beach
Multiple injured as car ploughs into seating area at busy pub in Virginia BeachMultiple people have been injuried after a car ploughed into a busy outdoor seating area of a pub on the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach Friday night at around 7.45pmNewsPaige Ingram03:52, 18 Apr 2026Updated 03:54, 18 Apr 2026View ImageThe car left the road and crashed into the pub seating area(Image: WTKR)Multiple people have been rushed to hospital after a car ploughed into a busy pub.The horror crash happened at the f...