Amidst safety threats at home, Disha Patani makes her first international appearance

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Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Amidst safety threats after the firing incident at her home in Bareilly, actress Disha Patani made her first international appearance at the Calvin Klein Collection Spring 2026 during the ongoing New York Fashion Week.Showcased by creative director Veronica Leoni, Disha made a lot of heads turn in a striking black V-neck, strappy, sequined, and embroidered maxi dress. She accessorized the minimal glam look with open hair, a natural makeup glow, and sleek black heels.As the …

Gold surges over Rs 3,300 in this week, Silver crosses Rs 1.28 lakh mark

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New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp rally this week, keeping both precious metals close to their all-time highs.According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-carat gold stands at Rs 1,09,707 per 10 grams, compared to Rs 1,06,338 a week ago — reflecting a rise of Rs 3,369.Prices of 22-carat gold have climbed from Rs 97,406 to Rs 1,00,492 per 10 grams, while 18-carat gold has risen from Rs 79,754 to Rs 82,280 per 10 grams.Silver pri…

Those responsible for violence during protests will face action, says Nepal's PM Karki

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Kathmandu, Sep 14 (IANS) Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday said that criminal acts must be thoroughly investigated, the truth made public, and those responsible held accountable, local media reported.Earlier in the day, Karki announced that those killed during the Gen Z protests would be recognised as martyrs, with each bereaved family receiving Rs 1 million as compensation.She called for unity and told reporters after assuming office that a collective effort was essential t…

Rights body condemns move to expel transgender community from Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

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Islamabad, Sep 14 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Sunday strongly condemned reports that an 11-member committee of “elders” in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Swabi district had declared all transgender persons would be expelled from the area.”The HRCP strongly condemns the reported decision by community elders in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to form a committee aimed at expelling transgender persons from the district. Such actions are unconstitutional, discriminatory and amount t…

N.Korea slams joint military drills by US, S.Korea, Japan

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Pyongyang, Sep 14 (IANS) Senior officials of North Korea have condemned upcoming military drills by the US, South Korea and Japan, media reported on Sunday. Seoul will launch two simultaneous drills on Monday, including Freedom Edge, a trilateral outdoor multi-domain exercise with the US and Japan, and Iron Mace, a tabletop drill simulating a nuclear-attack response with the US, the official Korean Central News Agency reported.Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the…

Indian Navy receives INS Androth, equipped with indigenous rockets and sonar

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New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) In a move likely to enhance the Indian Navy’s underwater capabilities, it has received ‘INS Androth’, the second of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.It was delivered to the Indian Navy on September 13 at GRSE, Kolkata, marking yet another step towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing.According to a Naval spokesperson, the ASW SWC ships have been indigenously designed …

Ayush Ministry joins national women's health campaign starting Sep 17

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New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush is participating in the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’, a national women’s health campaign planned to be launched by the Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, which falls on September 17, an official said on Sunday.”In collaboration with State and Union Territory (UT) administrations, Ayush research institutions, educational institutions, industries and private sector, associations, NGOs, and coo…

BSF organises medical camps in flood-affected areas of Jammu

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New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) After floods in several districts of Jammu led to widespread havoc, the Border Security Force (BSF) undertook an initiative to provide medical care to the affected people.The BSF, on Sunday, organised a mobile medical relief camp at village Kasblari, Mankot, District Poonch, to provide medical aid to rain-affected residents of Kasblari and adjoining areas.According to the officials, BSF doctors and paramedics carried out health check-ups of 130 villagers and distributed …

FairPoint: Gen Z protest is more about alarm, a new weapon

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New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) After the shocking series of events marked by widespread violence and bloodshed in Nepal, the term ‘Gen Z’ emerges as a powerful entity, brimming with boundless, directionless energy that can be tapped by any force.The term defines a new-age phenomenon, hitherto unknown, born out of the tech revolution that humankind is proud of, yet also one that opens the door to manipulation by creating a delusive world within. Gen Z may appear gregarious, but beneath the surface, the…

Hyderabad school turned into drug unit, probe underway

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Hyderabad, Sep 14 (IANS) Telangana’s Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) on Sunday continued its probe into how a private school in Secunderabad here was turned into a narcotics manufacturing unit. The premises of Medha High School in the Bowenpally area were being used to produce Alprazolam, EAGLE officials said.During the raid on Saturday, the EAGLE team seized 3.5 kg of Alprazolam, 4.3 kg of semi-finished Alprazolam, Rs. 21 lakh in cash, large quantities of raw material, and…