South Asia

Air Arabia Expands Pakistan Network with More Flights from Abu Dhabi

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi increases weekly flights to Multan and Faisalabad, enhancing UAE–Pakistan air connectivity with affordable and reliable travel options. Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has boosted its operations in Pakistan by increasing flight frequencies to Multan and Faisalabad, further enhancing its presence in the region and commitment to affordable, reliable travel. Effective […]

Pakistan monsoon death toll climbs to 234 amid ongoing landslides and floods

ISLAMABAD: The death toll from Pakistan’s relentless monsoon rains has reached 234, with nearly 600 people injured, according to a statement issued today by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The ongoing downpours, which began in late June, have triggered what officials describe as an “unusual” monsoon season, marked by widespread destruction and disruption. Authorities […]

4000-year-old artefacts unearthed at ancient site in South India

RAICHUR: A major archaeological discovery in Karnataka’s Maski town in South India has revealed artefacts estimated to be 4,000 years old, offering fresh insights into the region’s ancient civilisation. The find was made near Mallikarjuna Hill and the Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Raichur district, where excavation efforts have unearthed a range of artefacts including clay […]

West Bengal train tragedy kills 3 elephants despite advance warning

PASCHIM MIDNAPORE: In a deeply distressing incident, three elephants, including two calves, were killed after being hit by a speeding Janshatabdi Express in West Bengal’s Paschim Midnapore district. The tragic accident occurred near Banstala railway station on the Kharagpur–Tatanagar rail line as a herd of around 30 elephants was crossing the track late Thursday night. […]

Bangladesh clarifies demolishing house had no link to Satyajit Ray

MYMENSINGH: Bangladesh authorities have clarified that a recently demolished colonial-era building in the city was never associated with the family of iconic filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Officials explained the building was originally constructed by a local landlord and has no historical link to Ray’s ancestral roots. The property, located beside Shashi Lodge, was previously used for […]

India tests Mach 8 hypersonic missile in successful defence milestone

New Delhi: India has achieved a major breakthrough in advanced missile technology by successfully test‑firing its latest hypersonic missile under the ambitious Project Vishnu. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the missile, named Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET‑LDHCM), reportedly reached speeds up to Mach 8 – eight times the speed […]

India partners with DP World to test MagRail freight system

KANDLA: DP World, in collaboration with India’s Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and European tech firm Nevomo, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the deployment of autonomous magnetic freight movement within port ecosystems. Announced on July 15, 2025, the MoU outlines a pilot project featuring Nevomo’s MagRail technology at Deendayal Port in […]

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