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Pakistan’s rising taxes turn burials into costly burden for grieving families

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], July 7 (ANI): Escalating taxes and higher government-imposed charges introduced under Pakistan’s latest federal and provincial budgets have significantly increased funeral expenses, leaving many families struggling to afford even basic…

India to help conserve ancient Siva temple in Indonesia, PM Modi to launch project tomorrow

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Jakarta [Indonesia], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that he, alongside Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, would launch a conservation project for the 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta. In…

Wayanad landslide: Keralam CM Satheeshan directs ministers to oversee rescue operations

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], July 7 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheeshan on Tuesday held an emergency meeting following the Wayanad landslide and directed Wayanad Minister T Siddique to coordinate rescue and relief…

Nominations for ‘Sardar Patel National Unity Award 2026’ open till July 31

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 7 (ANI): The Government of India has invited nominations for the Sardar Patel National Unity Award 2026, which recognises Indian citizens, institutions and organisations for their exceptional contribution…

Afghan Agriculture Minister Omari arrives in India for official visit

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Afghan Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Mawlawi Ataullah Omari arrived in the national capital on Tuesday for an official visit to India. In a post…

Delhi govt, NDMC to plant 70 lakh trees in response to PM Modi’s appeal: Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Tuesday participated in a plantation drive at Children’s Park, India Gate, as part of a citywide campaign to plant 70…

CM Rekha Gupta, Amit Shah launch eco restoration drive with mission to plant 70 lakh trees in Delhi

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a tree plantation drive in Delhi’s RK Puram area, with the aim…

Quick commerce to outpace overall digital commerce growth in 2026: Equirus Report

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): India’s quick commerce segment is set to remain the fastest-growing part of the country’s digital retail market in 2026, expanding at more than twice the pace…

Beware of the ‘guaranteed returns’ trap on WhatsApp, Telegram

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI) Stay alert from messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram being increasingly misused by cybercriminals to lure unsuspecting investors with promises of quick, high and guaranteed…

“New golden chapter”: India, Indonesia ink EC MoU to co-develop election technology and EVMs

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Jakarta [Indonesia], July 7 (ANI): Opening a “new golden chapter” in bilateral ties, India and Indonesia on Tuesday announced a major partnership to modernise the archipelago’s electoral framework through tailored voting technology,…