An encounter broke out in Seoj Dhar on the Bhaderwah-Udhampur border in Jammu & Kashmir as security forces engaged terrorists. One soldier was injured, drones and reinforcements deployed. Intelligence suggests 2-3 Pakistani terrorists may be trapped in the area.
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Antitrust body teams up with NTC to bolster data transmission sector
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is partnering with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to strengthen competition in the data transmission industry. In a statement on Friday, the antitrust body said the agreement with NTC entails joint market monitoring, policy development, enforcement actions and capacity-building initiatives. The two government agencies will develop protocols
Squads for sale cram to fill rosters in time for opening
NorthPort, or Pureblends or whatever brand it will carry moving forward, and Terrafirma—the perennial doormat—filled up some of their roster spots with the PBA’s 50th season two weeks away. Apart from re-signing Cade Flores to a new deal, the Batang Pier were able to sign up veteran shooter Von Pessumal, who was let go by
WATCH: Jake Ferguson’s fiancée Haley Cavinder & twin Hanna go candid on their transformation surgery in new IG video
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson’s fiancee, Haley Cavinder, and her twin sister, Hanna, are big on beauty. From founding a fashion brand to making cosmetic enhancements, they’ve done it all.
Open de France 2025 Round 3 tee times and pairings explored
The third round of the Open de France will start on Saturday, September 20, after Marcus Armitage held the lead following Friday’s second round at Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Breteche.
Ombudsman lifts suspension of GSIS’s Veloso
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman lifted the suspension of Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) president Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso and four other executives. The Ombudsman said their presence will not impede an inquiry into the pension fund’s disputed stock investment. In an order dated Sept. 17, acting Ombudsman Dante Vargas reinstated Veloso
Del Monte Pacific appeals trading suspension
MANILA, Philippines — Del Monte Pacific Ltd. (DMPL) has appealed to the stock exchange to lift its trading suspension. The canned fruit maker said its financial statements and operations “remain reliable” despite a rare disclaimer from its auditor. In a regulatory filing on Friday, the Campos-led company said that while an audit disclaimer would “constitute
Budget shortfall could end CTA’s 24-hour public in Chicago
Changes could be coming to the public transit system around the Chicagoland area as the CTA, Metra and Pace face $771 million budget shortfall in 2026.
DOE to auction 100 MW of new renewable energy contracts
MANILA, Philippines — At least 100 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity will be available for service contract auction, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Based on the DOE’s draft terms of reference, it has identified hydropower, geothermal power and wind energy resources with “sufficient technical data for promotion and further development.” Seven hydropower
Tshwane deputy principal granted bail in 8-year-old rape case
The Bronkhorstspruit Primary School deputy principal’s rape case was postponed to 24 October for regional court.