• CPPA seeks negative 63 paise per unit FCA in January against Rs 1.14 in December• Government seeks early tariff restructuring and changes in peak hours ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday announced that electricity rates for January 2025 will see a slight increase compared to December 2024, despite lower than expected fuel costs. The adjustment…
Two police officers in Thane arrested for demanding bribe of Rs 2 lakh THANE: The ACB has registered a case against an inspector and a police officer here for allegedly demanding Rs 2 lakh from a man for favoring his relative in a complaint against the latter, officials said on Wednesday. A woman had filed…
A judge was found dead in a Georgia courtroom on what was to be his last day on the job, authorities said Tuesday. Effingham County sheriff’s deputies found State Court Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, Tuesday morning. He appears to have committed suicide, the sheriff’s office said. Yekel, who was appointed to the position two years…
PALM BEACH, Florida – US President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to attend former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral. Asked about it as he entered a New Year’s Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, Trump responded: “I’ll be there.” Asked if he had spoken to members of Carter’s family, Trump said he…
ALTHOUGH the nation failed to achieve much-needed stability in the year just concluded, largely due to a controversial election and associated political dissonance, the start of 2025 brings with it hope that new opportunities can be seized to embrace a more constructive path. There was much to lament in 2024: political discord; institutional atrophy; terrorism…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his warm wishes for a prosperous new year. “Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success and endless joy. May you all be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity,” PM Modi posted on X. President Droupadi Murmu also shared her New Year greetings.“Wishing you…
The summary Former President Jimmy Carter worked for decades to eliminate Guinea worm disease worldwide. While in 1986 there were 3.5 million cases of this painful parasitic infection, preliminary data indicate that this year there were only 11. Carter died Sunday at age 100. Former President Jimmy Carter hoped to survive the Guinea worm, and…
Which creation of the toy company Mattel celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2019? Not sure? Ask the students on École Lansdowne School’s Reach for the Top team. They will be able to tell you, the answer is Barbie. It’s lunchtime at the Winnipeg school and a group of about 20 students is crowding into the…
WASHINGTON: On the first day of the new year, Pakistan begins a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), entering a complex global landscape. This is Pakistan’s eighth term on the council, providing the opportunity to shape debates on key international issues, but also posing significant challenges. Elected in…
Shimla’s historic Ridge witnesses low-key but joyful New Year celebrations amid national mourning SHIMLA: The iconic Shimla ridge, known for its panoramic views and festive charm, became a hub of activity on New Year’s Eve as hundreds of locals and tourists gathered to welcome 2025.However, this year the atmosphere was more subdued due to the…