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Afghan police seize 210 kg of illicit drugs, arrest 4 smugglers Kabul, Sep 21 (IANS) Afghan counter-narcotics forces have confiscated 210 kg of illegal drugs and apprehended four suspected smugglers in separate operations across northern Baghlan and eastern Ghazni provinces, local police offices announced Sunday. In Baghlan’s Khenjan district outskirts, authorities arrested two individuals and seized 138 kg of opium poppy. Meanwhile, in Ghazni province, another two suspects were detained with 72 kg of opium in their possession, according to statements from the respective provincial police offices, Xinhua News Agency reported. The latest seizure follows a similar raid on Saturday…

Bangladesh: 12 people die of dengue, raises death toll in 2025 to 179 Dhaka, Sep 21 (IANS) As many as 12 people have died due to dengue in Bangladesh on Sunday, taking the total number of fatalities in the country since January 2025 to 179, media reported citing Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Health officials said that 740 new patients were admitted to hospitals during the same period, raising the number of confirmed cases in 2025 to 48,831. As many as 2,021 patients are being treated in hospitals across Bangladesh, United News of Bangladesh reported. The fatalities due to…

INS Trikand docks in Cyprus, strengthening defence ties Nicosia, Sep 21 (IANS) In a significant step towards enhancing defence cooperation between India and Cyprus, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand, one of the most advanced stealth frigates of the Indian Navy, arrived on Sunday at Limassol Port of the Mediterranean nation. “Equipped with state-of-the-art weapons, sensors and stealth technology, INS Trikand stands as a true symbol of India’s naval power and its commitment to global peace and security. This landmark visit reflects the deepening India–Cyprus friendship, strengthening maritime bonds, defence cooperation and shared values across the seas,” High Commission of…

In a significant development, the Kudalasangama Panchamasali Peetha Trust has removed Basavajaya Mrityunjaya Swamiji from the post of President. The decision was finalized during an executive meeting of the Trust held at the Peetha premises.Trust president Vijayananda Kasappanavar and secretary Neelkanth Asuti, along with other members, unanimously supported the move. Announcing the decision, Asuti said the removal was necessitated by multiple concerns regarding Swamiji’s conduct and approach.Also read: Yoga for world peace echoes in the Himalayas with Vachanananda SwamijiAccording to the Trust, during his tenure, Mrityunjaya Swamiji acquired properties in Davangere and other locations, raising questions about his adherence to…

Pakistan Kissan Ittehad criticises filing of FIRs against protesting farmers in Balochistan’s Nasirabad Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (KIP) Chairman Khalid Hussain Bathh, on Sunday, condemned filing of FIRs against protesting farmers in Balochistan province of Nasirabad, who, according to him, were holding peaceful protests for their demands, media reported on Sunday. While addressing a press conference with Arya Hoorain and Raza Muhammad Khilji, Bathh demanded immediate withdrawal of cases against farmers and release of those who were detained, Pakistan’s leading daily Dawn reported. He warned, “Otherwise, the KIP will initiate demonstrations in Kulchak, Nasirabad, Lakpass, Khuzdar, and…

Bangladesh: BNP accuses Jamaat of trying to create ‘state within state’ Dhaka, Sep 21 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on Sunday, accused radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami of attempting to establish “state within the state” through its actions in the country’s political landscape and universities, media reported. “Has the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union Vice President been given magistracy power to decide which shop on the campus is legal or illegal? He fined a shop Tk (Bangladeshi taka) 3,000 and then deposited the money into Baitul Mal (the party’s fund). What is the legal basis for this?” Dhaka Tribune quoted…

Ukraine President Zelensky calls for sufficient counteraction against Russia Kyiv, Sep 21 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Sunday, called for sufficient counteraction against Russia, imposing sanctions and providing long-range strike capabilities to Kyiv. In a statement shared on X, Zelensky said that Russia carried out more than 1,500 strike drones, 1,280 guided aerial bombs, and 50 missiles of various types against Ukraine during this week. He noted that thousands of foreign components were found in this weaponry, more than 132,000 items from many nations: Europe, the US, China, Japan and several other nations. He warned that Russia will become…

In their final outing before the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, defending champions Australia overcame a feisty Indian batting effort to seal a series win with a record outing in Delhi. This win was possible on the back of Beth Mooney’s 138 off 75 balls, a knock during which she equalled the third-fastest century in Women’s ODIs. Mooney, who got the Player of the Match, after the high-scoring contest, feels that the result boded well for the Australian side going into the World Cup.  “To win World Cups, you need to be the most adaptable team and the most…

Former Bihar Minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday condemned the derogatory remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother during a political gathering in Bihar’s Mahua. He said that “a mother is a mother, no matter whose she is,” stressing that those who hurled abuses must face strict legal action. “Anyone who insults the word ‘mother’ should be sent to jail immediately. We demand this from both the Centre and the state government,” Tej Pratap said. He further targeted Mahua MLA Mukesh Roshan, stating that if he is not jailed, his party, Jan Shakti Janata Dal, will launch a protest…

Suryakumar Yadav’s India will lock horns with Salman Agha’s Pakistan in the second game of the Super 4 round in the ongoing Asia Cup in the UAE. In the group stage, India were unbeaten, and Pakistan’s only loss came against the Men in Blue. Amid the excitement, there has been misinformation circulating on social media claiming that Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam is currently traveling to Dubai to join the Pakistan cricket team for the Asia Cup 2025. However, this is far from the truth and is based on an old photo that has been misleadingly shared. Babar Azam has…