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The Bengaluru police recently arrested two Congolese nationals, including a woman, and recovered 2.15 kg of synthetic drug MDMA valued at over Rs 5 crore after a tip-off. The accused have been identified as Joel Kabong, 28, and Joy Sunday, 22, both of whom arrived in India from Congo on student visas. The police said Kabong is an MBA dropout who moved to Bengaluru 12 years ago and has since overstayed his visa to profit from the drug trade. Joy Sunday, a BA graduate, is a resident of Vidyaranyapura, they said. “The arrests happened in the Electronics City division after…

Thiruvananthapuram: Amid mounting pressure from the LDF and the BJP and even from a section of leaders within the party, the Congress on Monday suspended Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from its primary membership for six months after facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief Sunny Joseph announced the suspension and asserted there was no precedent of a leader resigning from an MLA post, though many leaders in other parties faced serious allegations. Mamkootathil, Joseph said, set an example by stepping down from the Youth Congress post following the allegations. “But Congress unanimously thought and decided to…

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be challenging, especially if you spend most of your day behind a desk. A 10,000 steps daily to improve cardiovascular health, boost energy, and support overall wellness. But with long office hours, back-to-back meetings, and screen time, reaching that goal often feels impossible. The good news? With a little creativity and effort, you can hit your daily step count without disrupting your 9-to-5 routine. Here are some easy and practical ways to reach 10,000 steps while working a desk job. 1. Start Your Day with a Morning Walk Add Zee News…

While tributes continue to flow in for Cheteshwar Pujara after his retirement from international cricket, another cricketing development has grabbed the spotlight. Just days before the high-voltage India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash in Dubai on September 14, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi has spoken strongly about the deadlock in Indo-Pak cricket. PCB Makes Its Stand Clear Addressing the media in Lahore, Naqvi clarified that Pakistan will no longer “beg” India for bilateral cricket. “I think we are very clear that whenever talks are held will be on an equal footing…

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza killed four journalists on Monday, including a freelancer who worked for The Associated Press, according to health officials.Mariam Dagga, 33, a visual journalist, freelanced for the AP since the Gaza war began, as well as other news outlets. The AP said in a statement that it was shocked and saddened to learn of Dagga’s death, along with several other journalists.In all, 19 people were killed in the strike on Nasser Hospital, according to Zaher al-Waheidi, head of the Health Ministry’s records department.Dagga, who has a…

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great leader” and lauding the role of Indian community in developing his country’s economy, Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Monday said that his country will continue to treasure ties with India. While addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their meeting on Monday, Rabuka also termed the introduction of celebration of ‘Girmitiya Day’ as a token of Fiji’s respect and recognition for the contribution made by the Indian diaspora. “It has been a great honour to have been your guest over the last…

PatnaAugust 25, 2025 02:29 PM IST First published on: Aug 25, 2025 at 02:29 PM IST Share Images often tell a story, and two photographs, taken around two months apart, featuring Independent MP from Purnia Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav not only signal a thaw in his frosty ties with the RJD and its leader Tejashwi Yadav but also bear a seemingly deeper meaning. On July 7, images of Pappu Yadav not being allowed to share the stage with Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi in Patna did the rounds. But visuals of the…

New state guidelines mandate fencing, caution boards, and rescue equipment around farm ponds to protect children and senior citizens in rural areas.In a bid to prevent tragic drowning incidents in rural Karnataka, the Department of Agriculture has rolled out new safety guidelines for farm ponds, popularly known as Krishi Honda. The move follows a series of fatal accidents where children and women lost their lives after falling into unfenced ponds.Also Read:Ashoka Pillar to replace Vidhana Soudha on new Karnataka DL & RC smart cards from SeptemberThe circular, issued on August 11, directs farmers availing subsidies under the Krishi Bhagya Scheme…

“But today, the same Rahul Gandhi is embracing the convicted Lalu Prasad to form a government in Bihar. Is this not a double standard?” Shah said in an interview with ANI.Replying to questions about Dhankhar’s sudden resignation, he said, “’Baat ka batangad nahi banana chahiye’ (Don’t make a fuss about it). Dhankhar ji was on a constitutional post and during his tenure, he did good work according to the constitution. He has resigned due to his personal health problem. One should not try to stretch the issue too much and find something.”Pointing out that President Droupadi Murmu comes from the…

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and closed schools and airports as it braces for Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm of the year so far.Forecasters said the typhoon had winds of up to 166 kilometers (103 miles) per hour at 10 a.m. Monday but is expected to weaken slightly before making landfall between central Vietnam’s Thanh Hoa and Ha Tinh provinces later in the afternoon.The typhoon started as a weak tropical depression on Aug. 22 but grew into a powerful storm in less than two days, matching last year’s Typhoon Yagi as one of…