Several historic streets and roads in Lahore are set to regain their pre-Partition names after Pakistan’s Punjab government approved a plan to revive the city’s pre-Partition heritage.Many of the historic names — often associated with Hindu and Jain communities — had been changed over the years to names linked to Islamic, Pakistani, or local historical…

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SC refuses the plea of dog lovers for stay on its order. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay its order directing the removal of stray dogs from public institutions such as hospitals, schools and colleges, rejecting pleas filed by animal lovers and welfare groups.“Court can’t remain oblivious to harsh ground realities…

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Rohit Sharma and Abhishek Nayar (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma may be enduring a stop-start IPL 2026 campaign, but the former Mumbai Indians skipper ensured there was no shortage of laughter at Eden Gardens on match eve.Ahead of Mumbai Indians’ league game against Kolkata Knight Riders, MI shared a fun training-ground video featuring Rohit…

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File photo of FC Goa player Sandesh Jhingan. (ISL) New Delhi: According to the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) Centralised Registration System, at least 148 players in India’s top-tier will be without a contract at the end of the month. The clubs are wary of offering an extension due to the uncertainty of the future.…

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NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced squads for the one-off Test and the three-match ODI series vs Afghanistan, both set to be played in the month of June in India. KL Rahul replaced Pant as the vice-captain of the Indian Test team that is being led by…

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Cain Clark and Caleb Velasquez, teen shooters of San Diego mosque, died from self-inflicted wounds. 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Velasquez have been identified as the shooters who went on a rampage outside a San Diego mosque Monday. Both of them died from self-inflicted wounds. According to reports, Clark was a standout wrestler and…

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NEW DELHI: Amid continuing scrutiny over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced a series of institutional, technological and administrative reforms while union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting to assess preparations for the forthcoming NEET (UG) re-examination and tighten security arrangements across states.The reforms…

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NEW DELHI: An official of the Indian High Commission in Chattogram was found dead inside the mission premises on Tuesday, according to a report by bdnews24.com.The deceased was identified as Narendra, 38, who was serving as an assistant protocol officer at the Indian mission. He hailed from Chandigarh in India. His body was recovered from…

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Jahangir Khan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Jahangir Khan from Falta withdrew his candidature on Tuesday, just days before the repolling for Falta was scheduled.In a press conference, he cited West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s “special package” for Falta as the reason for him backing out.“I am the son of Falta,…

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NEW DELHI: One of Delhi University’s most active centres of student politics in North Campus – a hub of Dusu activity that has produced not just student leaders but also some of the country’s top lawyers, politicians and bureaucrats over the years – is being considered for relocation to the university’s off-campus facilities, including East…

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