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Afghanistan: Kabul residents voice concern over increasing prices of firewood, coal Kabul, Oct 23 (IANS) Ahead of winter season, a number of Kabul residents have voiced concern over the increasing prices of firewood and coal in local markets, local media reported on Thursday. They said that prices of coal and firewood have increased despite the weather still being relatively warm, causing problems for families having low-income, Afghanistan’s leading media outlet Tolo News reported. Residents of Kabul said that the people cannot afford to buy wood and coal due to its increased price. “Wood and coal have become very expensive, and…

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday hit out at Mahagathbandhan in Bihar for naming Tejashwi Yadav as the its chief minister candidate in the upcoming assembly polls in the state.  The leaders of the ruling alliance alleged former CM and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav of dynast politics by fielding his son as the CM candidate.  Union Minister Giriraj Singh called it a “thugbandhan” instead of “gathbandhan”, adding that Nitish Kumar will be the NDA’s CM face.  “This is not astonishing anymore. Lalu Yadav has very adamantly…

Questions Answered in This Article: What Is Alcohol Use Disorder and Who Does It Affect How Does Alcohol Abuse Affect Mental Health What Happens During Alcohol Withdrawal How to Detox from Alcohol Abuse Safely Alcohol abuse facts show how widespread this problem is across the United States, affecting millions of people each year. Drinking alcohol in large amounts leads to serious health issues, damages relationships with family members, and creates long-term challenges with mental health. Recognizing these alcohol abuse facts is the first step toward making positive changes and finding the right support. Alcohol dependency often develops slowly, starting with alcohol…

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Bihar Election 2025: The Mahagathbandhan in Bihar has officially declared RJD leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming state assembly elections. Alongside him, Mukesh Sahani has been designated as the Deputy Chief Ministerial face for the polls scheduled to begin on November 6. Speaking to news agency ANI on his nomination, Tejashwi Yadav asserted, “We’ve never been confused about this. We’re clear on this matter. But the question is, who will be the NDA’s face? So far, no joint press…

CBS The two-part “NCIS” Season 23 opener “Prodigal Son” introduces viewers to the sister of NCIS Supervisory Special Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole), who has gone rogue in his quest for revenge against his father’s killer, Carla Marino (Rebecca De Mornay). Alden’s sister Harriet happens to be the Vice Admiral in charge of the fleet ordered to bring Alden in by any means necessary, putting the siblings on a collision course as they both grieve the loss of their father, Roman Parker (Francis X. McCarthy), in different ways. “Prodigal Son, Part II”…

Dimension Films “Halloween” consistently ranks among lists of the best slasher movies of all time. And it should — it essentially pioneered the slasher genre. Originally a low-budget film conceptualized by John Carpenter, the 1978 film focused on Michael Myers, an escaped patient at a psychiatric hospital, and his murder spree through the quiet fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois. With its many sequels and splintering timelines, the original reason that Myers began killing can be forgotten. Faithfuls of the franchise, however, may recall that the impetus for the series was…

EU High Representative welcomes US sanctions on Russia, terms it as ‘important sign of strength’ Brussels, Oct 23 (IANS) European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas on Thursday welcomed latest US sanctions on Russia, calling it as an “important sign of strength”. Upon arrival for the EU Summit in Brussels on Friday, Kallas said, “We’re very happy.” She stated, “It’s an important sign of strength that we’re aligned,” Euro News reported. Her statement comes after US announced sanctions against Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. It is the first time that Trump administration…

HIS Bollywood dreams may have remained unfulfilled, but Mukesh Sahani has just landed a starring role. The Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief, with no MLAs in the Assembly but suitors in both the Bihar political fronts, has been declared by the Mahagathbandhan as its deputy chief minister face.By all accounts, Sahani fought hard for this, and will be satisfied that the announcement of his name was made at the same press conference where the Mahagathbandhan declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its CM candidate. What ensures a seat at the high table for Sahani, or the ‘Son of Mallah’ as…

‘No rule of law, only extremism prevails under Yunus’, says ex-Bangladesh Minister Dhaka, Oct 23 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Minister and Awami League leader Mohammad Ali Arafat on Thursday bashed the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, accusing it of human rights violations and warning that the rule of law has collapsed in the nation. Taking to X, Arafat said, “Since July 15, 2024, as part of a meticulously planned design by Muhammad Yunus, a militant group comprised of his so-called student followers has carried out killings of police officers, Awami League leaders and activists, members of minority communities, journalists, lawyers, and cultural…

New Delhi/Kuala Lumpur, Oct 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 27, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi will virtually attend the 22nd Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)- India Summit on October 26 at the invitation of Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ASEAN leaders will jointly review the progress in ASEAN-India relations and discuss initiatives for strengthening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Strengthening the relationship with ASEAN is a key…