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‘Very little, if anything, has been done for KP’: PM Shehbaz rails against PTI’s governance in province

Premier says federal government was compelled to impose an emergency and governor’s rule in the province as it had no other option.

Dawn · 31 Oct 2026, 15:58 PKT

Traffic control errors likely caused Spain rail disaster: ‘They had a clear view of what was happening’

Transport minister says operators cleared passenger train to accelerate to 100mph toward stationary carriages despite live warning displays

The Independent · 31 Oct 2026, 15:56 PKT

Eurovision star dies suddenly after illness following song controversy

Singer Eddie Friel, who represented Ireland at the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest with the track Dreamin', has sadly died aged 64 following his stint with a brief illness

Dailystar Co Uk · 31 Oct 2026, 15:53 PKT

Over 10 Lakh Candidates Apply for UGC NET 2026; 1.62 Lakh Yet to Pay Fee as Window Closes Today

As the UGC NET 2026 application portal nears its closure, over 10.17 lakh candidates have registered, with 8.55 lakh completing fee payment.

Times Now News · 31 Oct 2026, 15:52 PKT

Swiss commentary on Israeli Olympic bobsleigh team termed ‘discriminatory’

Criticism of Israel's captain Adam Edelman at Winter Olympics breached discrimination rules, Swiss complaints body says.

Al Jazeera · 31 Oct 2026, 15:49 PKT

Atletico beat Levante to top LaLiga

Grimaldo and Simeone are on target for Diego Simeone’s side

The Express Tribune · 31 Oct 2026, 15:48 PKT

Why Bengal school teachers are up in arms against Suvendu government

The Indian Express · 31 Oct 2026, 15:48 PKT

Ireland adds 4 conditions for putting more jobs on its critical skills occupation list

Ireland’s Critical Skills Occupations List uses four criteria for inclusion. Reviews, the report and skills shortages shape employment permits for non-EEA workers.

Legit Nigeria · 31 Oct 2026, 15:48 PKT

RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 for CBT 1 released, direct link to download here

RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 for CBT 1 has been released. The direct link to download the hall ticket is given here.

Hindustan Times · 31 Oct 2026, 15:41 PKT

Police detain 3 protesters during rally as Polish president backs suspended judge

Anti-government protesters in Poland have rallied around a top court overnight to denounce the suspension of the tribunal's president by the country's pro-European Cabinet

Abc News · 31 Oct 2026, 15:31 PKT

Indian-American-led firm to build $8.2 bn deepwater port off Texas coast

The US has approved an application from an Indian-American-led firm, ST LNG, to build a deepwater liquefied natural gas (LNG) port off the coast of Texas at a cost of USD 8.2 billion. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced earlier this week that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) fast-tracked the deepwater port licensing process by completing the Final Environmental Impact Statement within 410 days as against five years. India-born Sharad Tak's ST LNG deepwater port will be built approximately 10.4 miles offshore Matagorda, Texas. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with the

Business Standard · 31 Oct 2026, 15:31 PKT

In 1997, Sweden used copper-smelting slag beneath a road near Luleå; after 10 years, copper, nickel and zinc leaching had declined below recommended thresholds

A decade-long study in Sweden investigated the environmental effects of incorporating copper slag in road construction. The researchers observed a significant reduction in the leaching of metals like copper, nickel, and zinc over time. While initial tests indicated high metal concentrations in various materials, the findings imply that the environmental concerns related to these materials are primarily short-lived.

The Economic Times · 31 Oct 2026, 15:30 PKT