04-01-2023 MOSCOW/ KYIV: Russian nationalists and some lawmakers have demanded punishment for commanders they accused of ignoring dangers as anger grew over the killing of dozens of Russian soldiers in one of the Ukraine war’s deadliest strikes. In a rare disclosure, Russia’s defence ministry said 63 soldiers were killed on …

04-01-2023 LONDON: Karachi businessman Jabir Motiwala has won a major case after the UK government conceded that the former home secretary Priti Patel acted unlawfully when she cancelled Motiwala’s UK visit visa and detained him at a UK jail after the collapse of his American extradition case at the London …

04-01-2023 JERUSALEM: Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has entered the compound that houses the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, in a move that threatens a backlash from Palestinians who have labelled the act an “unprecedented provocation”. Ben-Gvir was seen at the site on Tuesday under heavy security. …

04-01-2023 LONDON: The last days of Al-Saqi Books were some of its busiest. A closing-down sale ensured a steady stream of customers flitting in and out, most expressing confusion and disappointment at the news that the iconic London bookshop, located in the Bayswater area, would close its doors for the …

The Physical fitness tests were conducted at the Kakatiya University campus playground for 22 days. Warangal Jan.3 (PMI):’Physical fitness tests conducted under Warangal Police Commissionerate as part of recruitment of Stipendiary Police Constables and Sub-Inspectors ended on Tuesday. Hall tickets were issued to 24,612 candidates and 21,585 candidates appeared for …

New Delhi’  Jan.3 ‘2023: The two-day national executive meeting of the BJP will be held in Delhi on January 16-17, in which the agenda will include the upcoming state elections, preparations for G20 events, the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, and extension of the party president’s term, among others. According to …

03-01-2023 MEXICO CITY: Dozens of inmates have escaped from a prison in northern Mexico after gunmen, suspected to be members of a drug cartel, opened fire on the facility. The men arrived outside the Chihuahua state prison shortly after 07:00 (14:00 GMT) in armoured vehicles and began firing on the …

03-01-2023 Bureau Report + Agencies MELBOURNE: Four people have died after a mid-air collision between two helicopters near Seaworld on Australia’s Gold Coast. Queensland Police say initial investigations suggest the crash happened as one aircraft was taking off and the other was landing. Those who died were travelling in the …

03-01-2023 DUBAI: Dubai has scrapped its 30% alcohol tax in an apparent bid to boost tourism. It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences, something residents who want to drink at home must have. Dubai has been relaxing laws for some time, allowing the sale of alcohol in daylight …

03-01-2023 KYIV: Ukraine says around 400 Russian soldiers have died in a missile attack on the occupied Donetsk region. Russian officials have contested the figure, admitting to only 63 of their troops being killed in the blast. Neither claim has been verified. The attack hit a building in the city …