Poverty in Pakistan 14.6 pc more than official estimates: SPDC report

IANS | March 31, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Poverty in Pakistan has surged to 43.5 per cent, according to the Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC), indicating a far graver situation than official estimates by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and the Planning Commission, which place poverty at 28.9 per cent, according to an article in the Karachi-headquartered Express Tribune.

‘Satrangi - Badle Ka Khel’ starring Mahvash, Kumud Mishra to tell story of cross-dressing dancer burning with vengeance

IANS | March 31, 2026 1:25 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) The upcoming streaming show ‘Satrangi - Badle Ka Khel’ is set to present the life of a cross-dressing dancer. The revenge drama is set against the rugged, emotionally charged backdrop of rural Uttar Pradesh, and draws viewers into a space where tradition exerts power, identity is constantly tested, and revenge simmers beneath every quiet moment.

Google launches 2026 India accelerator for AI startups

IANS | March 31, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Major tech giant Google on Tuesday opened applications for the 2026 cohort for 'startups accelerator' in India, a three-month, equity-free programme aimed at supporting AI-focused startups in the country.