Rajasthan MLA Leads ‘Chappal Rally’ to Slam Power Department; Some Walk Away with Free Footwear

In Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, a unique protest took shape on Wednesday when Independent MLA Ganesh Raj Bansal organised a “chappal rally” to criticise the electricity department’s alleged negligence. Over a thousand people gathered at Bharat Mata Chowk, waving slippers of every size and colour, before marching towards the power department’s office a kilometre away. Organisers

US, Pakistan Discuss Joint Counterterrorism Efforts in Islamabad

Islamabad: The United States and Pakistan held a fresh round of counterterrorism talks on Tuesday, focusing on strategies to address regional security threats, the US State Department confirmed. Discussions highlighted the “critical importance” of developing effective measures against groups such as the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), ISIS-Khorasan, and

India & China May Restart Direct Flights Next Month After 5-Year Pause

After nearly five years of suspended air travel, India and China could soon see the return of direct flights—possibly as early as next month—according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the talks. Direct air connectivity between the two countries has been halted since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing travellers to route […]