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PARIS (AP) — French authorities announced the discovery Sunday of a body on a beach used as one of the launch points for migrants attempting the perilous sea crossing from northern France to the U.K on flimsy inflatable boats. Attempted crossings and deaths have surged in recent days. The prefecture of northern France’s Pas-de-Calais region had previously reported that two women died Saturday before then, also saying that the body of a young man, “very likely” a migrant who had attempted the crossing overnight, was found Sunday morning on the long sandy beaches south of the port town of Boulogne-sur-Mer.In…

Brooke Palmer/Prime Video With a Herculean physique and towering presence, it’s no wonder Alan Ritchson has become the go-to actor in Hollywood to play cool, calm, and collected tough guys. In recent years, he’s best known for playing Jack Reacher in the Prime Video series “Reacher,” where he amazingly finds even bigger guys to fight. It also probably shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that Ritchson has played multiple DC superheroes (Aquaman on “Smallville” and Hawk on “Titans”). While that only scratches the surface of a stellar filmography, things didn’t always…

Mithun Manhas, the former Delhi captain, has been elected unopposed as the new BCCI president, along with the other office bearers at the 94th annual general meeting of the board in Mumbai on Sunday. Manhas is the 37th elected BCCI president (interim appointees have overseen matters on five occasions). The 45-year-old Manhas was the only contender for the president’s post, which had been vacant after former India allrounder Roger Binny stepped down in August this year. Since then, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla had been serving as the interim president. Meanwhile, Shukla will continue as the vice-president, with Devajit Saikia continuing…

Jyothi and Vikas, Bengaluru-born NRIs now in Phoenix, USA, praise the sacred Cauvery Aarti ritual and make a generous ₹5 lakh contribution to honor Mother Cauvery.The historic Cauvery Aarti program, celebrated at the Brindavan Gardens near KRS since September 26, has not only captured attention across Karnataka but has now earned appreciation on a global scale. Among the admirers are Mrs. Jyothi and her husband Vikas, a couple originally from Bengaluru, now residing in Phoenix, USA. Moved by the spiritual and cultural significance of the ritual, the couple generously contributed ₹5 lakh to support the Aarti.Also Read:KRS Brindavana lights up…

Virginia, US: Mangoes, often dismissed as too sugary, may hold hidden benefits for those at risk of diabetes. A George Mason University study found that individuals who ate mangoes daily showed better blood sugar control and less body fat than those who consumed a lower-sugar snack. The results suggest that it’s not just sugar levels, but how the sugar is packaged in whole foods, that matters. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Tropical fruits contain anywhere between 10-50 grams of sugar, with mangoes on the high end of the spectrum, making them seem a poor snack choice based on…

Cracking the whip on enumerators failing to take part in the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey carried out by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, the state government suspended four people Saturday. Three were suspended in the Davanagere district, and one in the Raichur district, for failing to conduct the survey in their assigned blocks. In Davanagere, teachers D K Manjunath and H Basavarajappa, along with K R Durgappa, the superintendent of a post-matric hostel, were suspended. Meanwhile, Ramesh G Rathod, the welfare officer of the Backward Classes Department, was suspended in the Raichur district. The suspension orders came a…

Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 28 (ANI): The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) will form the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), with the oath-taking ceremony possibly scheduled for October 3, according to party chief Hagrama Mohilary, following a landslide victory in council elections. Speaking to reporters after meeting Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Raj Bhawan, Hagrama Mohilary said, “We will form the next Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and the oath-taking ceremony may be held on October 3.” Earlier, a delegation of the BPF met Governor Acharya and staked a claim to form the next BTC following their victory in the elections. BPF leader Rihon Daimary…

In the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan on September 28 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Pandya needs just two wickets to become only the third player in international T20I history to record 1,500 runs and 100 wickets. So far, this elite achievement has been reached only by Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan and Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi. A Proven All-Rounder Pandya’s dual abilities with bat and ball have made him a cornerstone of India’s T20I squad. Over 120 T20I matches, he has already accumulated 1,860 runs and taken 98 wickets. His knack for delivering in crucial moments, whether breaking…

The 94th BCCI Annual General Meeting in Mumbai saw Mithun Manhas elected as President alongside sweeping changes across selection committees and budget approvals.At its 94th Annual General Meeting held in Mumbai on September 28, 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) elected Mithun Manhas as its new President, succeeding Roger Binny. Rajeev Shukla retained his position as Vice President, while Devajit Saikia was named Secretary, Prabhtej Bhatia as Joint Secretary, and A. Raghuram Bhat as Treasurer.The 94th Annual General Meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI has just concluded in Mumbai.Take a look…

New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to deploy Central Observers (General, Police and Expenditure) in Bihar and bye-elections in certain states, the poll body said on Sunday. The Election Commission deploys Central Observers under the plenary powers conferred on it by Article 324 of the Constitution and the powers conferred by Section 20B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to watch the conduct of elections in a constituency. According to the statement, the Observers work under the superintendence, control and discipline of the Commission for the period from their appointment until the…