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Punjab CM approves expansion of Model Village Project

LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif has granted in-principle approval to transform 7,500 villages into model villages under the second phase of the “Model Village Project.” Chairing a special meeting to review progress on rural development and clean water initiatives, the chief minister directed authorities to present clear timelines for project completion and submit comparative “before and after” videos of each village. A target has been set to clean stagnant wastewater ponds (chhappar) across villages...

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Dubai International Chamber launches new representative office in Manila - Emirates 24|7

Dubai International Chamber launches new representative office in Manila  Emirates 24|7

The UAE’s community playbook: How support is reaching more people

Dubai: Various organisations across the UAE continue to strengthen community ties and extend support to workers and families through a series of humanitarian initiatives rooted in unity and compassion.From meal distributions to gift-giving missions, these efforts reflect the enduring spirit of what Filipinos call as "bayanihan," a value centred on helping one another in times of need.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Meals and SME supportAt the h...

Bombay high court dismisses Abu Salem’s premature remission plea

Bombay High Court dismissed Abu Salem's plea for release, deeming it premature. The court cited a Supreme Court order stating his 25-year sentence, including remission, would conclude in 2030, not now. Salem had claimed he had already served the maximum term agreed upon during his extradition.

महिला पुलिसकर्मियों के उस सीक्रेट ऑपरेशन की कहानी, जिससे खुली TCS में 'धर्म परिवर्तन रैकेट' की पोल

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Dubai’s iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab to undergo major 18-month restoration

Dubai: Dubai’s most recognisable hotel, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, is set to undergo its first major restoration programme since opening in 1999. The hotel, owned by Jumeirah Group - a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, said the renovation is aimed at preserving one of the emirate’s most famous symbols for future generations.Jumeirah announced on Tuesday that the dhow sail-shaped hotel — long regarded as an emblem of Dubai’s global luxury tourism ambitions — will begin a phased restoration expected to las...

Lahore’s Growth in Focus: Chairman Vision Group Aleem Khan & CEO RUDA Imran Amin Visit ParkView City Embankment

AdvertorialLahore’s Growth in Focus: Chairman Vision Group Aleem Khan & CEO RUDA Imran Amin Visit ParkView City EmbankmentBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026Chairman Park ViewCity, Abdul Aleem Khan, and CEO Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA), Imran Amin, conducted a joint visit to the Ravi River embankment site, where large-scale development work is currently underway. During the visit, both officials reviewed the progress of the embankment construction, a critical infrastructure initiative aimed...

Woman loses iPad at Tirupati Airport, CISF personnel recover it within 10 minutes

Woman loses iPad at Tirupati Airport CISF personnel recover it within minutes

TCS Nashik scandal: FIRs map 4-yr pattern of sex abuse, coercion & religious targeting

A major investigation into a Nashik TCS unit reveals disturbing allegations of sexual exploitation, workplace harassment, and religious coercion spanning nearly four years. Employees reported inappropriate behavior, suggestive remarks, and unwanted advances. Some also faced religious targeting, including derogatory comments and pressure to convert. TCS has suspended accused employees and launched an internal probe.

Turkey school shooting: four dead, 20 injured, says governor

InternationalTurkey school shooting: four dead, 20 injured, says governorBy AFP -Apr 15, 2026A student opened fire at random in a Turkish school Wednesday, killing four people and wounding 20, a local official said, just one day after a shooter wounded 16 people and then killed himself in another school. Latest International News & Updates Kahramanmaras province governor Mukerrem Unluer said a teacher and three students were killed in the latest attack. “A student came to school with guns th...

Camp Mystic chief sobs as he admits he doesn't know what happened to girl, 8... but 900 kids already registered for reopening

Camp Mystic chief sobs as he admits he doesn't know what happened to girl, 8... but 900 kids already registered for reopeningBy MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER Published: 07:07, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 07:10, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Bilawal to launch Phase-II of Solar Home Systems project today

LARKANA: The second phase of provincial government’s Solar Home Systems (SHS) project will be inaugurated by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday, it is learnt. The inauguration ceremony will be held at Jinnah Bagh in Larkana. It will be attended by lawmakers, officials, media representatives and deserving beneficiaries of the project. The proceedings will go live for viewers in all districts of Larkana division, s...

Power division issues statement on electricity crisis in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has issued a statement addressing the ongoing electricity shortfall across Pakistan, attributing the situation to a decline in hydropower generation. According to officials, load management has been intensified after hydel production dropped by 1,991 megawatts overnight. During peak hours last night, the electricity shortfall reached 4,500 megawatts, with total demand recorded at 18,000 megawatts. The reduction in hydropower output has been linked to lower water rel...

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Nashik TCS unit case FIR detail claims of groping, lewd gestures, forced namaz

Nashik TCS unit case FIR detail claims of groping lewd gestures forced namaz

‘Field of Dreams stuff’: will Leeds finally get its trams after decades of promises?

Plans for such a transport system have been discussed for many years and not all locals believe that service will comeIt is 1993 and a young James Lewis is going to do work experience in Leeds city council’s highways department. His team, Leeds United FC, have only just relinquished the title of defending English champions. And the council is marching on with big ideas: putting the abandoned 1980s Metroline tram plan behind them, and forgetting the unloved 1991 concept of a Leeds Advanced Transi...

Wheelie bin rules that could see England households fined £80

Wheelie bin rules that could see England households fined £80Council workers have the power to issue penalty notices up to £80 when households fail to follow these rulesCommentsNewsKate Lally Content Editor07:00, 15 Apr 2026View ImageHere's all you need to know(Image: JohnnyGreig via Getty Images)UK households using wheelie bins and other waste receptacles risk facing fines if they fall foul of certain regulations. The Government issues guidance to local councils outlining the circumstances...

21 लाख नगद, 25 बीघा जमीन और जेवरात, 4 भाइयों ने भरा डेढ़ करोड़ का मायरा