Much-awaited ULB polls in Jammu and Kashmir unlikely to be held in 2026

Much-awaited ULB polls in Jammu and Kashmir unlikely to be held in 2026

The long-awaited Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in Jammu and Kashmir are now expected to face further delays, with officials indicating that the electoral process is unlikely to take place in 2026. According to officials familiar with the matter, the primary reason behind the delay is the absence of an updated electoral roll. The revised […]

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Myanmar Conflict Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 as Families Continue to Endure Years of Heartbreaking Loss

Myanmar Conflict Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 as Families Continue to Endure Years of Heartbreaking Loss

More than five years after Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup, the country continues to suffer an unimaginable humanitarian crisis. According to the latest figures from conflict monitoring organization Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), over 100,000 people have lost their lives in conflict-related violence since February 2021. The military takeover ended Myanmar’s […]

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WhatsApp rolls out usernames in major privacy shift to protect phone numbers

WhatsApp rolls out usernames in major privacy shift to protect phone numbers

Meta-owned WhatsApp is preparing a significant privacy-focused update that will change how people connect on the platform. Instead of relying on phone numbers, users will soon be able to create and share unique usernames when chatting with family, friends, businesses, and communities. The move is designed to reduce exposure of personal phone numbers, especially in […]

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US and Iran agree to pause strikes ahead of Qatar talks as tensions ease over Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran agree to pause strikes ahead of Qatar talks as tensions ease over Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to temporarily stop all military strikes against each other as both sides prepare for renewed diplomatic discussions in Qatar this week, according to American media citing senior US officials. The decision comes after several days of cross-border strikes despite a fragile agreement reached on June 17, which […]

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Oman Opens Emergency Shipping Routes Through Strait of Hormuz as Existing Lanes Deemed Unsafe

Oman Opens Emergency Shipping Routes Through Strait of Hormuz as Existing Lanes Deemed Unsafe

Oman has announced the launch of emergency maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz, declaring the existing shipping lanes unsafe due to growing security concerns in the region. The Sultanate confirmed that the strategic waterway will remain open to international shipping and that no transit fees or tolls will be imposed on vessels using the […]

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