[ad_1] Representative image (AI) A recent World Bank study has found that Pakistan’s General Sales Tax (GST) is a major contributor to rising poverty levels, while targeted cash transfer schemes such as the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) are helping reduce inequality.Titled “The Effects of Taxes and Transfers on Inequality and Poverty in Pakistan,” the ...

[ad_1] Representative image (AI) NEW DELHI: In a step aimed towards global recognition of India’s traditional medicine systems, the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a dedicated Traditional Medicine module within the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).Signed by the Ayush Ministry on ...

[ad_1] ‘Had they fought back, fewer would’ve died’: BJP MP’s remark on Pahalgam widows sparks outrage, says they ‘lacked courage’ like Rani of Jhansi BHIWANI: A fresh controversy has erupted after BJP Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana, Ram Chander Jangra, made a remark on the women who lost their husbands in the recent Pahalgam terror ...

[ad_1] Kareena Aade, Navi Mumbai’s first transgender auto-rickshaw driver, flashes a proud smile as she ferries passengers THANE: Each morning, Kareena Aade begins her day like many auto drivers in Navi Mumbai and Thane—engine humming, eyes alert for potholes and potential passengers. What sets her apart isn’t just the occasional stares or surprised glances at ...

[ad_1] In Madhya Pradesh’s Harda district, landowner Anil Jat, 40, was arrested for allegedly murdering his farm worker, Vikram Kewat, 52. Jat accused Kewat of causing fire damage to an irrigation pump. BHOPAL: A 40-year-old land-owner was arrested in MP’s Harda district on Saturday for allegedly crushing one of his farm workers to death under ...

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Tensions erupted on Delhi University‘s North Campus on Friday evening after a pro-Palestine march by students’ groups, including Fraternity Movement, Bhagat Singh Chhatra Ekta Manch and AISA, clashed with members of ABVP near Arts Faculty. Protesters, stopped at the gate by police, forced their way in and burnt effigies of US president ...

[ad_1] AI Image (Representative) GHAZIABAD: This year, across India, among the millions of parcels being delivered every day are small packages addressed to different police offices and stations. These are from people who are returning stolen phones. One such sender is a 35-year-old Pulwama resident, who had picked up a handset “at a discount price” ...

[ad_1] Donald Trump’s meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa A video played by US President Donald Trump during his meeting with South Africa counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa has opened “several new wounds” for a white South African man.Also Read: Donald Trump shows Cyril Ramaphosa evidence of ‘white genocide’ in South Africa during explosive Oval Office meetingNathan Rafferty, who ...

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Akali councillor Harjinder Singh Bahman was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Amritsar, Punjab on Sunday. The victim’s brother and brother-in-law allege that the attackers were the same individuals who had previously fired shots at Harjinder’s residence and had issued threats to him. “While Harjinder Singh was on his way, a motorcycle ...

[ad_1] Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohlirecently visited Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan after the latter announced his retirement from test cricket. The couple served goals as they are seen together being completely being soaken into spirituality and religion.They were also seen doing ‘Jap Naam’ and Anushka got teary-eyed overflowing with love. Fans haven’t yet gotten over ...