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DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — From a bunker in eastern Ukraine, the 33-year-old soldier asks her comrade to fly a reconnaissance drone over her childhood home, hoping for a final glimpse before it becomes just another city pulverized by years of fighting.The soldier took up arms a decade ago to defend her home region, Donetsk, where Ukraine has been battling Russian-backed forces since 2014. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, the region has become synonymous with Ukraine’s fight for survival. Battlefield developments in Donetsk are considered a gauge of each side’s fortunes in the war.In over 10 years of fighting,…

UN chief condemns detention of additional UN personnel in Yemen United Nations, Oct 7 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemns the continued arbitrary detentions of UN personnel and its partners, as well as the ongoing unlawful seizure of UN premises and assets in areas under Houthi control, a UN spokesperson said. The condemnation came after the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen detained nine additional UN personnel recently. With the latest detentions, the total number of arbitrarily detained UN staff in Yemen since 2021 has risen to 53, Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN chief, said in a statement.…

The government tightens toll rules to encourage digital payments. Cash payments will be double, while UPI users pay 1.25 times the standard fee, improving efficiency and transparency.In a bid to promote digital payments and reduce cash usage, the government has announced stricter toll rules for National Highway plazas. From November 15, 2025, vehicles without a valid FASTag will have to pay higher toll fees.Under the new rules, cash payments for vehicles without FASTag will be double the standard fee. For instance, a vehicle normally paying Rs. 100 via FASTag will have to pay Rs. 200 in cash. Those opting to…

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The 26-year self-exile by BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman is set to end with the leader announcing that he would soon return to Bangladesh. Rahman, who is tipped to be the Prime Minister if the BNP wins the elections, has been in self-exile in London for the last 26 years. The 58-year-old Rahman, who is the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, also announced that he would be running for elections. The announcement by Rahman clearly signals that elections in Bangladesh will be a reality soon. The caretaker of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus,…

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, addressing the inaugural session of the Trust and Safety India Festival (TASI) 2025, underscored the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while urging a balanced and responsible approach to its governance. The event, held on Monday, served as a pre-summit gathering ahead of the AI Impact Summit scheduled for February 2026. Speaking at the event, Jaishankar highlighted how technology has always shaped human progress but warned that its outcomes depend on the choices societies make. “In human history, the advancement of progress has been determined by the march of…

India Corner inaugurated at Utadeo University library in Colombia Bogota, Oct 7 (IANS) An India Corner was inaugurated by Ambassador of India to Colombia Vanlalhuma, at Utadeo University in Bogota, showcasing Indian works on history, literature, philosophy, diplomacy, culture, and economy. The Indian Embassy in Bogota donated books to the university’s library, offering students and faculty greater access to India’s literature, history, and culture. The initiative aims to enhance India-Colombia educational and cultural ties. “Embassy of India in Bogota donated books to the Library of Utadeo University, where Ambassador Vanlalhuma inaugurated the India Corner displaying Indian works on history, literature,…

Yesterday’s Bigg Boss Kannada episode was filled with intense arguments and fights, sparking a social media debate after Ashwini Gowda referred to Rakshita Shetty as a ‘cartoon’.The latest episode of Bigg Boss Kannada aired yesterday ended in sheer chaos, with multiple fights and heated arguments dominating the house. The episode has sparked widespread discussion on social media after Ashwini Gowda referred to Rakshita Shetty as a ‘cartoon’.Also Read:Ashwini Gowda vs Ashwini S N : What really happened inside the Bigg Boss house?During the episode, a major fight broke out between the onti team and the janti team. Amidst the scuffle,…

BBMP to roll out Kasa Kiosks to tackle increasing littering and blackspots, providing citizens an organized alternative to indiscriminate waste disposal across the city.Bengaluru is stepping up efforts to tackle the growing menace of garbage blackspots with the introduction of over 70 Kasa Kiosks across the city. The initiative aims to provide citizens an organized alternative to dumping waste on streets, drains, near lakes, or vacant sites.Street-side dustbins were banned in Bengaluru two decades ago following the introduction of door-to-door garbage collection. While semi-underground bins were introduced to address the needs of those missing morning garbage collection, they often overflowed…

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Bengaluru man arrested for bludgeoning wife with rolling pin, trying to cover up assault; woman dies later | Bangalore News – The Indian Express LATEST STORIESBengaluru man arrested for bludgeoning wife with rolling pin, trying to cover up assault; woman dies laterMUDA ‘scam’ case: ED attaches properties worth Rs 40 crore in KarnatakaOld rivalry, new packaging: Why Vishy Anand and Garry Kasparov are facing off again on chess boardTechie gets salary hike just 4 months after joining new company; viral Reddit post sparks discussionMumbai News Live Updates: Cloudy skies, light rainfall likely in Mumbai, suburbs today; PM Modi to inaugurate…