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Govt cites poor maintenance of saplings as Delhi plans ‘Vriksh Rath’

A powerful explosion targeted a train carrying military personnel near Chaman Phatak railway station in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Sunday, killing at least 24 people and injuring over 50. The blast, which occurred near Quetta, also damaged nearby vehicles and buildings. Authorities declared an emergency in Quetta hospitals and placed institutions on high alert.

New PMAY-U 2.0 guidelines offer a 4% interest subsidy on housing loans up to Rs 8 lakh for urban poor and middle-class families. Aiming to support one crore families by 2029, the scheme also includes provisions for women-led ownership and affordable rental housing, enhancing urban living standards and access to homes.

Government housing schemes in India are vital for first-time homebuyers facing high property prices and limited affordable options. Programs like PMAY-U 2.0 for urban areas and PMAY-G for rural regions, alongside state-level initiatives like MHADA and DDA, offer structured pathways to homeownership.

For countless individuals, the dream of owning a home seems increasingly out of reach due to escalating prices and limited access to financing. In response, governments are launching a spectrum of housing initiatives.

An Associated Press investigation reveals a surge in detainee suicides within ICE custody since January 2025, with at least 10 men dying by self-harm. Experts cite systemic failures in mental health care, delayed screenings, and isolation contributing to these preventable deaths.

Juhu residents have launched a civic platform to document local problems like garbage and encroachments in real-time. This volunteer network allows citizens to upload issues with photos and locations, creating a centralized database. While the resolution rate is currently low, the initiative aims to systematically present issues to authorities and improve accountability for a cleaner Juhu.

India’s conflict with Pakistan last year and wars in Ukraine and Iran have put drones at the centre of modern combat, with Indian firms now chasing a surge in domestic orders and demand from West Asia and Nato markets

The CEA’s words could not be more direct and the situation the world’s sixth largest economy faces is by no means small. Several macroeconomic indicators are in focus; inflation, health of the current account, and the exchange rate.

Bahrain International Airport is gradually resuming flights following the reopening of its airspace after regional geopolitical tensions caused disruptions. Gulf Air has restarted services to key destinations like London, Mumbai, and Delhi. Passengers are urged to verify flight statuses directly with airlines and be prepared for potential delays as the situation evolves.

Gurgaon Municipal Corporation has partnered with Safetipin India Foundation to assess public spaces for safety and accessibility. Over three months, the organization will survey key locations, evaluating factors like lighting, cleanliness, and infrastructure using digital tools. The initiative aims to identify gaps and recommend improvements to create more inclusive urban environments, particularly for women and vulnerable groups.

In a major infrastructure development in Infopark, the geo group will construct a 12-storey building with an investment of Rs 160 crore in the IT park soon. The groundbreaking ceremony for the building which is coming up adjacent to the World Trade Centre in Infopark was held on Wednesday.

A five-member Pakistan Electronic Media Regulation Authority (Pemra) committee on Tuesday suspended broadcasting licences of popular geo group's three television channels and ordered immediate closure of their offices.

Pakistan's Electronic Media Regularity Authority (Pemra) on Friday suspended popular Geo News TV's license for 15 days and fined it $10,000.

The ATC also imposed a 1.3 million Pakistani rupees fine on the convicts and ordered that their properties should be sold to raise the fine, if they failed to pay it.

The actress and her husband are yet to be arrested

The institute may set up a task group for its two-year mission to evolve a design-oriented geo-visualisation technology.

Jang group-owned Geo TV network has apologized to Pakistan Army, the powerful spy agency ISI and its chief for leveling allegations against them over an assassination bid on leading anchor Hamid Mir.

Pakistan's Dubai-based private Geo TV network has been warned by the UAE city administration that it could lose its licence if it does not drop two talk shows.