Former Afghan President Karzai raises alarm over UN report on education crisis

IANS | April 30, 2026 4:57 PM

Kabul, April 30 (IANS) Former Afghanistan President, Hamid Karzai, on Thursday raised serious concerns over a recent analysis by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) which warned that Afghanistan risks losing up to 20,000 women teachers and 5,400 healthcare workers by 2030 amid continuing restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in the country.

I can make a difference in Europe through ETPL, says Rhodes on buying Rotterdam franchise

IANS | April 30, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes has seen European cricket from the inside, including coaching Sweden. Now, as co-owner of the Rotterdam franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), the legendary fielding icon said he is finally positioned to convert everything he learned into a lasting impact and make a difference on the continent through the competition.

Gujarat approves 17 new urban bus routes in three cities to improve connectivity

IANS | April 30, 2026 4:34 PM

Gandhinagar, April 30 (IANS) An expansion of urban bus services across three cities in Gujarat is expected to improve connectivity and reduce commuting costs, after 17 new routes were approved under the Chief Minister Urban Bus Service Scheme (Mukhyamantri Shehri Bus Parivahan Yojana), officials said on Thursday.