Five people were killed and six others injured in a road accident in Pakistan's east Punjab province on Tuesday, police said.

The incident happened at the motorway near the provincial capital city of Lahore where a passenger bus collided with a van, Syed Imran, a spokesperson for motorway police told news agency.

According to preliminary investigations, the bus driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing his vehicle to rear-end the van, he said as reported by news agency.

While the bus sustained minimal damage, all the casualties were from the van, he added.

The total gross enrollments under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have crossed 7 crore, with an enrolment of over 56 lakh in the current fiscal (FY25) to date, according to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on Tuesday.

APY is a guaranteed pension scheme by the government and regulated by PFRDA.

“The scheme is in its 10th year of rollout, and has achieved a big milestone,” said the authority.

Focused on unorganised sector workers, the pension scheme provides a guaranteed minimum pension of Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 per month based on contributions. The APY ensures a dignified life in old age for unorganised workers, addressing their financial insecurities and garnering their support.

The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has confirmed that the official selection for the upcoming Ranji Trophy will be conducted solely through the training camp organised under the supervision of BCA President Rakesh Tiwari. The BCA camp is the only authorised program for player selection.

This clarification comes after several players, including Babul Kumar, Veer Pratap, Sharman Nigrodh, Akash Raj, Sakibul Gani etc, raised concerns about their names being falsely included in a list circulated on social media. They affirmed that they have consistently trained only under the official BCA camp, supervised by Rakesh Tiwari.

"The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) office operates from 45/C, Patliputra Colony, Patna. The current office-bearers include Rakesh Kumar Tiwari as president, Dilip Singh as vice-president, Ziaul Arfeen as secretary, Priya Kumari as joint secretary, and Abhishek Nandan as treasurer. The official website of BCA is biharcricketassociation.com," the BCA said in a statement.

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor is thrilled to play shades of gray in the upcoming film “Singham Again” and said that he might be the antagonist in the movie, but at heart, he is still that young boy who used to dream about being part of projects like this.

"It's truly an honour to be part of something as iconic as Singham Again. Growing up, I’ve always admired Rohit sir's work from a distance—whether it was watching Golmaal, Singham, or his other films as an audience member in the theaters."

"Now standing alongside him, Ajay sir, Akshay sir, Ranveer, Kareena, Deepika, and Tiger—it feels surreal,” said Arjun.

Desh Bhagat University (DBU) proudly welcomed Rehana Ameer, the first Indian-born woman to be elected as an independent Councillor in the City of London Corporation’s 950-year history, to its campus. Rehana Ameer, a prominent businesswoman and public policy leader with a passion for healthcare, education, technology, and international trade, engaged in meaningful discussions with DBU’s management team. During her visit, Ms. Ameer met with Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh, Pro Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur, Vice President Dr Harsh Sadawarti, and various directors of the university to explore potential collaborative initiatives between DBU and UK universities. Their discussions centered around shaping public policy to promote a sustainable future in education and healthcare. These efforts aim to create impactful partnerships that will benefit both Indian and UK students, with a focus on innovation and shared knowledge. Expressing her enthusiasm for the collaboration, Rehana Ameer said, “I am deeply impressed by Desh Bhagat University’s vision for advancing education and healthcare through international partnerships. I believe our collaborative efforts will foster transformative learning and healthcare initiatives that benefit future generations.” Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh also emphasized the importance of such global partnerships, saying, “At DBU, we are committed to building bridges across borders to provide our students with the best educational and healthcare opportunities. This collaboration with Rehana Ameer and leading UK institutions is a testament to our dedication to global excellence.” The visit marked the beginning of what promises to be a fruitful relationship between Desh Bhagat University and prominent universities in the UK, paving the way for a brighter and more sustainable future in education and healthcare.

Innovation, resilience and growth are truly the hallmark of the Indian fast-moving consumer good (FMCG) sector and the country is emerging as an evolved supply chain for the world, according to Kumar Venkatasubramanian, India CEO, Procter & Gamble.

Speaking at an FICCI event in the national capital, Venkatasubramanian, also the Chair of FICCI FMCG Committee, said that sector is a key simulator of our consumption-led economy.

“It plays a pivotal role in driving double-digit growth and realising the vision of Viksit Bharat,” he added.

Procter & Gamble is currently investing in developing a deep understanding of the customer behaviour, as quick commerce explodes in the country.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday announced the killing of Suhail Hussein Husseini, commander of the Lebanese militant organisation Hezbollah headquarters.

According to a statement issued by the IDF, the Israeli Air Forces conducted a "precise, intelligence-based strike in the area of Beirut" that killed Husseini.

The headquarters oversees logistics within Hezbollah and is in charge of budgeting and management of the various units in the organisation, news agency reported.

Husseini played a crucial role in weapon transfers between Iran and Hezbollah and was responsible for distributing advanced weaponry among Hezbollah's units, overseeing both the transportation and allocation of these arms. He was also a member of the Jihad Council, Hezbollah's senior military leadership council, said the statement.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico have agreed to establish an Eastern European energy hub, the media reported.

"It will strengthen the energy security of both our states and the entire European region," Shmyhal said on Monday after a meeting with Fico near Ukraine's western city of Uzhhorod.

He added that the energy hub aims to utilise Ukraine's gas storage facilities, develop the Mukachevo-Velke Kapusany electricity interconnector between the two countries, and enhance nuclear energy cooperation, news agency reported.

Domestic air passenger traffic reached nearly 132.3 lakh in the month of September, up by 0.8 per cent compared to 131.3 lakh in August, a report showed on Tuesday.

The domestic passenger traffic data witnessed a year-on-year growth of 8.1 per cent, compared to 122.5 lakh in September last year, as per data by credit rating agency ICRA.

For the first half of current fiscal (FY25), domestic air passenger traffic was 795.5 lakh, a YoY growth of 5.6 per cent and 12.9 per cent higher than the pre-Covid level of 704.4 lakh in H1 FY2020.

In the first five month of FY25, the international passenger traffic for Indian carriers stood at 135.9 lakh, with a YoY growth of 15.7 per cent and higher than the pre-Covid level of 92.2 lakh by 48.7 per cent.

Hockey India League (HIL) is all set to return after a seven-year hiatus with a bang this December, Indian women’s team captain Salima Tete, who hails from Jharkhand, is dreaming of playing the Women's League final on “home turf” early next year.

The midfielder, who was appointed captain after Harendra Singh took over the Indian Women’s Hockey Team earlier this year, expressed her excitement for the Hockey India League, saying, "I am very excited for HIL, it is restarting after seven years and with a Women’s League this time. The whole team has been discussing what a great opportunity this is for us the last few days. We will get to mingle with players from different nationalities, play with them, play against them and improve as players."