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Terror boost in Dhaka: HUJI revival, ISI meetings and Jamaat’s support worry India New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Harkat-ul-Jihadi-Islami (HUJI), which has its operational base in Bangladesh, is reviving its activities at a very fast pace, thanks to a friendly regime in the country, Indian security officials have learnt. The outfit was largely kept under check during the Sheikh Hasina rule. However, following her ouster, the HUJI has revived its activities and has been attempting to set up modules along the border with India. The HUJI was originally born in Pakistan and was meant to focus on Jammu and…

Experts and Karnataka State Human Rights Commission warn that compostable plastic bags harm soil, water bodies, animals, and human health, urging the government to revoke its approval.While plastic bags are banned in Karnataka, the state government permitted the use of compostable plastic bags from August 1, sparking strong opposition from environmentalists and the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC).Also Read:90-day plan launched to fix Bengaluru roads, garbage and ORR trafficDuring a press meet, experts highlighted the dangers of these bags, arguing that despite claims, they do not fully decompose and can harm animals, rivers, and soil. Narasimha Murthy from KSHRC…

UN holds high-level special event on climate action United Nations, Sep 25 (IANS) A high-level special event on climate action was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. In his opening remarks on Wednesday (local time), UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said thanks to the Paris Agreement, the projected global temperature rise in the past 10 years has dropped from four degrees Celsius to less than three if current nationally determined contributions (NDCs) are fully implemented. “Now, we need new plans for 2035 that go much further, and much faster,” delivering dramatic emissions cuts aligned with 1.5 degrees Celsius,…

IND vs BAN: India continued their unbeaten run in the 2025 Asia Cup with a 41-run win over Bangladesh in the Super Four stage on Wednesday. However, despite the comfortable margin, the vctory was not without its share of talking points. While Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 75 off 37 balls set up India’s innings, the constant shuffling of the batting order—particularly Sanju Samson’s surprise demotion to No. 8—sparked debate among fans and experts. Samson’s Slide Down the Order Add Zee News as a Preferred Source The biggest talking point was Sanju Samson’s unusual batting position. Once Shubman Gill was named vice-captain and…

The Karnataka High Court Wednesday declined to transfer two cases against former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, involving rape and sexual harassment charges, from the current trial court to another court. Revanna was already convicted of rape and sentenced to life imprisonment in another case by the special court for cases pertaining to MPs/MLAs. In his petition before the high court, the former Hassan MP alleged bias by the presiding officer. He had earlier equested the transfer of cases, but the trial court in Bengaluru rejected the plea, noting that the special court is specifically designated to try offences…

Sadashivanagar police trace a cross-state hacker gang responsible for hacking actor Upendra and Priyanka Upendra’s mobile phones, recovering evidence of ₹1.65 lakh transferred to fake accounts.In a high-profile cybercrime case, Sadashivanagar police have identified a Bihar-based hacker gang behind the hacking of actor Upendra and his wife Priyanka Upendra’s mobile phones. The gang allegedly transferred ₹1.65 lakh from the couple’s accounts to multiple fake bank accounts before routing the money to a final account in Nalanda.Also Read:Bigg Boss Kannada season 12: Win gold coins as drama unfolds with ‘expect the unexpected’According to police, this was not a single hacker’s act…

India successfully fires Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, joining Russia and China in elite mobile strategic missile capability.In a landmark defence milestone, India on September 24, 2025, successfully conducted the first-ever rail-based test of its Agni-Prime intermediate-range ballistic missile, marking a strategic leap in national deterrence capabilities.Also Read:90-day plan launched to fix Bengaluru roads, garbage and ORR trafficThe missile was launched from a specially designed mobile launcher integrated with India’s railway network, enabling cross-country mobility, rapid deployment, and reduced visibility, a combination that significantly enhances the survivability of India’s strategic assets.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the test in…

PAK vs BAN: India sealed their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final with a game to spare after a commanding 41-run win over Bangladesh in the Super Four stage. Batting first, India posted 168/6, powered by a brilliant 75 from Abhishek Sharma, before bowling Bangladesh out for 127. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav starred with the ball, claiming 3/18 to ensure India’s unbeaten run in the tournament continued. This result means that India’s final Super Four clash against Sri Lanka on September 26 is now a dead rubber. With two wins in two games, India are through to the final…

Facing mounting criticism over collapsing civic infrastructure, the Karnataka government launches a time-bound 90-day plan to fix potholes, garbage, unfinished works, and traffic on Bengaluru’s ORR.With civic frustration at a peak, the Karnataka government on September 24 unveiled a 90-day action plan to rescue Bengaluru’s crumbling infrastructure. The plan was tabled at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, attended by top officials of various departments, Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, civic activist R.K. Misra, and industry representatives.Mazumdar-Shaw called the roadmap “time-bound”, assuring citizens that visible changes will be seen in the coming three months. She said pothole-filling, asphalting,…

Losing weight is a common goal for many fitness enthusiasts, but not all weight loss is created equal. Ideally, you want to burn fat while preserving—or even building—muscle. Losing muscle instead of fat can slow down your metabolism, reduce strength, and affect your overall physique. Fitness coaches emphasize that understanding the warning signs of muscle loss is key to staying on track with your fitness goals. Here are 10 warning signs that indicate you may be losing muscle instead of burning fat:- 1. Sudden Weakness or Loss of Strength Add Zee News as a Preferred Source One of the first…