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CS hails teamwork for eBIZ portal, orders awareness drive to expand citizen access
By Our Staff Reporter Dr Ansab Ali LAHORE: A high-level video-link meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman was held at the Civil Secretariat here on Monday to review progress on the eBIZ Portal, ongoing urban beautification initiatives, and price control measures across the province. The session was attended by all administrative secretaries, divisional…
Delhi Locks Down Ahead of “Cockroach Janta Party” Protest: Over 250 Trains Cancelled, 57 Metro Stations Shut, Hundreds Detained
NEW DELHI — Indian authorities imposed sweeping restrictions in the capital ahead of a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party, cancelling more than 250 trains to and from New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations and closing entry and exit points at 57 Delhi Metro stations.Police detained hundreds of demonstrators in a bid to…
Indian Supreme Court Orders Title Change for Netflix Film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ Amid Community Backlash
New Delhi, February 12, 2026 — India’s Supreme Court has directed the makers of the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat to rename the project, deeming its original title offensive and denigrating to a specific community, particularly the Brahmin community. The court ruled that the film cannot be released without a revised title, effectively staying its…
Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is among some 60 female lawmakers petitioning for more women’s toilets in the parliament building to match their growing representation in the legislature. A record 73 women were elected into the 465-seat Lower House in October 2024, exceeding the previous high of 54 in 2009. One opposition lawmaker, Yasuko Komiyama,…
Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that children born in the US “to parents unlawfully or temporarily present” are “citizens at birth” under the 14th Amendment….
Global Shift Toward China as U.S. Popularity Declines, Pew Survey Finds
Washington: Global public opinion appears to be shifting, with China being viewed more favorably than the United States in several countries for the first time, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. The survey found that China’s international image has improved across a number of countries, while perceptions of the United States…
