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As authorities in Pakistan scrambled to keep peace ahead of next week’s general elections, the country’s restive Balochistan province was rattled with at least 10 bomb and grenade attacks on Thursday, resulting in the death of one person. Several police stations and deputy commissioners’ offices were targeted in the attacks in which six persons, including a police officer and a jail warden, were injured, the Dawn newspaper reported. Pakistan will go to polls on February 8. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “At least 10 bomb and grenade attacks happened across Balochistan, including…
Moro Hub was recognised in acknowledgment of its remarkable partnership shared with Axis Communications in 2023 Dubai, UAE, 1 February 2024: Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC) was recognized for its outstanding collaboration and achievements for 2023 by Axis Communications, a global leader in network video solutions. Moro Hub was bestowed with the prestigious ‘Project of the Year’ award in acknowledgment of its remarkable partnership shared with Axis. The award was presented by Ettiene Van Dar Watt, Regional Director of Axis Communications at Axies yearly awards ceremony hosted at…
Now that the dust and hype of CES 2024 has settled, let’s talk about the most exciting TVs coming out in 2024. Because there’s a lot of great stuff on the way. Also, let’s talk about the real reasons we should be excited. Beyond the hype I say this every year because some things never change: CES is a hype fest. That’s just what it is. All the shiny new gear — and especially the TVs — are exciting at the moment, there in Las Vegas, the most hype city there is. And I think we love that about CES.…
The eco-friendly safari park has pulled out all the stops to transform your ordinary weekend into an extraordinary adventure! By Kushmita Bose Are you on the hunt for the perfect weekend that guarantees a multitude of activities for your little ones? Tired of the same old outings? Buckle up, because we’re on a mission to unearth the ultimate weekend extravaganza that’ll have your kiddos bouncing off the walls with joy! How? Dubai Safari Park, renowned for its immersive wildlife experiences, is set to host the largest Kidfluencers event, ‘Meet and Greet’ alongside the one and only Magic Phil, the maestro…
After winning three of their last four games, the Indiana Pacers (27-21) travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks (31-17). The Knicks now sit in third place in the East, behind the Bucks and the Celtics. Despite New York’s hot streak as of late, they are expected to be without power forward Julius Randle. The Pacers still have the title of the best-scoring team in the league right now, as they average 124.8 PPG. Is that going to be enough to beat the Knicks? Hard to tell, but that new stat about the Knicks has fans…
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin apologised on Thursday for concealing his prostate cancer diagnosis and hospitalisation from President Joe Biden, the rest of the government, and the American public. Still in recovery, Austin continues to suffer from leg pain and said he used a golf cart for transportation inside the Pentagon ahead of the rare solo press conference. The defense secretary has come under heavy political fire from Republicans over his undisclosed absence at a time when the United States faces a spiralling crisis in the Middle East. Austin said he has not considered resigning and that Biden continues…
It turns out that Snap’s discontinued Pixy drone is a fire hazard. The alarming news came via a notice issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalling all 71,000 of the flying machines. “Consumers should immediately stop using the Pixy … remove the battery and stop charging it,” the CPSC said in its recall notice Snap’s dalliance with drones only lasted four months, with the company ending sales of the $230 device in August 2022. And now, 18 months on, the CPSC is urging Pixy pilots to stop flying their drone or risk it catching fire in midair…
“When I first came to the UAE, there were only a couple of padel courts, solo players, and few people competing, but now you can’t count the courts; everyone, not just athletes, is enjoying it,” said Joaquin Torrente, a padel coach from Spain, who moved to Dubai four years ago. The fastest-growing sport in the world has taken Dubai by storm. With over 250 courts spread across the city, the game has become a major trend in the city. Initially, the sport started with just a few courts scattered around the country. However, the demand for courts increased significantly with…
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a handful of extremist Jewish settlers over violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, in a rare step against Israelis as war rages with Hamas, officials said. President Joe Biden was also issuing an executive order laying out the groundwork for actions over attacks and “acts of terrorism” in the West Bank, where settlers have rampaged against Palestinians amid the separate military campaign in the Gaza Strip. The United States will announce initial sanctions against four people. Any assets they hold in the United States will be blocked, with Americans forbidden…
Speaking in front of the camera or to a live audience may appear to be a glamorous job. But cut through the dollops of glitz, and you know what presenters face on a daily basis — judgements. On the way they talk, on the way they walk, on the way they look. With glamour comes vulnerability. And nowhere is it as pronounced as in the world of sports presentation, particularly cricket. When Indian television actress Mandira Bedi began to co-host the ICC World Cup in 2003, the conversation around her presence largely revolved around her wardrobe. But Bedi persisted and…