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BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine and its backers in Europe insist that the United States and Russia cannot decide on land swaps behind their backs at a summit this week, but the Europeans concede that Moscow is unlikely to give up control of Ukrainian land it holds.Ahead of the summit in Alaska on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that a peace deal could include “some swapping of territories,” but the Europeans see no sign that Russia will offer anything to swap. Europeans and Ukrainians so far are not invited to the summit.European Union foreign ministers are meeting on Monday following…

With 50 days to go for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur, opener Smriti Mandhana and batter Jemimah Rodrigues have opened up on their big ambitions for the marquee tournament. Notably, the upcoming 50-over World Cup marks the return of a senior ICC Women’s tournament to the sub-continent for the first time since 2016, when India hosted the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. India has previously hosted the Women’s World Cup in 1978, 1997 and 2013. Harmanpreet, who will be leading in her first Women’s ODI World Cup, is keen on breaking India’s deadlock…

Kabul, Aug 11 (IANS) A total of 253 drug-addicted people were reunited with their families after receiving medical treatment and recovery in the western Afghanistan Herat province, the country’s Ministry of Interior Affairs said Monday. All former drug addicts from across Herat sent to rehabilitation centres months ago have now recovered and been reunited with their families, the ministry said in a statement posted on its X account, Xinhua News Agency reported. Although there are no official statistics on the number of drug-addicted people in Afghanistan, more than three million drug addicted individuals are reported to exist in the country.…

Following controversial statements on voter list irregularities, Congress High Command directs K N Rajanna to step down; CM Siddaramaiah accepts resignation.Karnataka’s Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna has resigned from his post following controversial remarks concerning alleged manipulation in the voter list during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, when the Congress government was in power in the state.Also Read:Nearly 30% of Cauvery water lost before reaching Bengaluru homes..BWSSB proposes solution!Rajanna had publicly acknowledged that the voter list irregularities occurred during their own government’s tenure and accepted some responsibility for the lapses. He stated, “There is no doubt that voter list manipulation…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) All the opposition MPs detained on their way to the Election Commission office on Monday to voice their protest against the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar and alleged ‘vote chori’ were released after about two hours, police officials said. More than 30 MPs, including Congress’ Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and TMC’s Sagarika Ghose, were detained and taken to the Parliament Street Police Station. The Election Commission had only given permission to 30 MPs to enter its premises but the protesters were in “large numbers”, officials said.…

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 11 (IANS) Malaysia’s unemployment rate for the second quarter of 2025 dropped by 0.1 percentage points to three per cent compared to the previous quarter, official data showed Monday. The Department of Statistics Malaysia said in a statement that the labour force experienced a growth of 0.8 per cent to 17.37 million persons during the second quarter, Xinhua News Agency reported. The labour force participation rate increased marginally by 0.1 percentage points to reach 70.8 per cent, compared to 70.7 per cent in the previous quarter. Reflecting this trend, the number of employed persons increased by 0.9…

Collecting passport stamps from countries around the world has long been part of the thrill for avid globetrotters. But that cherished part of travel is about to become a thing of the past across many European locations.Nearly 30 countries in the European Union are set to switch to a biometric and electronic border entry system this fall, meaning passport stamps will no longer be issued.The European Union website outlines the latest details of the new Entry/Exit System (EES), including noting that the current plan is to begin a gradual phase-in of the new approach on Oct. 12.“European countries using the…

In a bid to crack down on illegal buildings, the BBMP enforces stricter approval processes, regular inspections, and disconnection of utilities for violators.The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has rolled out stringent measures to curb the growing menace of unauthorised constructions in the city. As per the new rules, builders and property owners must now submit both completion and occupancy certificates before transferring flats or properties to buyers. Layout approvals will only be granted once these documents are in place.Also Read:NHAI to roll out ₹3,000 FASTag annual pass from Aug 15-Full details hereThe move comes amid rising instances of illegal…

Australian batter Tim David underlined the team’s fearless approach in T20Is after their 17-run win against South Africa in the first match of the series. Australia’s innings was powered by David’s blistering 83 off 52 balls, featuring eight sixes and four fours, alongside Cameron Green’s quickfire 35 from just 13 deliveries. Despite a shaky start at 30/3 after being put in to bat, the duo’s 40-run stand in just 16 balls shifted momentum. Australia eventually posted 179, with Josh Hazlewood’s 3/27 playing a crucial role in halting South Africa’s chase. Ryan Rickelton (71 off 55) and Tristan Stubbs (37 off…

In a surprising development, Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Monday. Though the exact reason for his resignation is yet to be ascertained, it is being speculated that Rajanna was sacked following his remarks regarding the alleged “vote chori” issue. Rajanna told reporters Sunday that the voter irregularities, which allegedly took place in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment of Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency, happened during the tenure of the Congress Government in Karnataka. He said that when the voter list was being prepared, Congress leaders sat quietly with their eyes closed instead of…