Agency Desk

Duty of trial court to ensure that trial is not prolonged: SC

The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over the delay in examination of witnesses, and said it is the duty of the trial court to...

Six stuck as water level increases in HP’s Neugal Khad; Rescue work on

At least six people were stuck in Neugal Khad as water level suddenly increased in the stream in Kangra district Friday morning, the state...

Zimbabweans hit by soaring inflation: Will gold coins help?

After working as an overnight security guard at a church in Harare's impoverished Mabvuku township, Jeffrey Carlos rushes home to help his wife fetch...

China stocks decline on COVID, economic woes; property shares jump

China stocks closed down on Friday as concerns over rising COVID-19 cases and a sluggish economic recovery lingered, while real estate developers shined during...

Mahathir expects early polls, ruling party gains in Malaysia

Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad expects Malaysia's graft-tainted ruling party will hold general elections in the coming months — and could win big —...

Key Pakistani internet providers report outage

Key Pakistani telecom operators reported that internet connectivity was down in some regions in the country on Friday, while the country's telecom regulator said...

Serve notice to accused before enhancing sentence: SC to HCs

The Supreme Court has said that high courts are required to give notice to the accused before enhancing sentences so that they get an...