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UN snaps Iran back to sanctions hell
The United Nations reinstated comprehensive sanctions against Iran after European nations triggered the process over nuclear program violations. Britain, France and Germany accused Tehran of breaking the 2015 nuclear agreement designed to prevent weapons development. Arms embargoes and uranium enrichment restrictions returned to effect Saturday evening. The European Union confirmed immediate implementation of all previously suspended measures against the Islamic Republic. Israel praised the decision while Iran recalled its ambassadors from the three European capitals. Russian officials challenged the legality of restored penalties and disputed their validity. European ministers offered potential delays if Iran restored inspector...
Salman dodges exes as Varun rhymes burns
Cast members from the upcoming film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari appeared on Bigg Boss 19 during the Weekend Ka Vaar segment. Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf and Maniesh Paul joined host Salman Khan for the episode. Dhawan prompted contestants to compose poetry targeting fellow housemates during the show. Contestants Amaal Malik and Mridul Tiwari exchanged verses that criticized other participants. Khan made references to his personal romantic history when discussing the movie's plot about relationships. The film focuses on characters who experience multiple breakups according to the cast members. Khan jokingly suggested the storyline resembled his past dating experiences. The romantic comedy arrives in...
Hazaribagh women ditch smoke for Modi gas
Rural women faced health risks from wood and coal cooking methods for decades after India gained independence. The government launched Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in 2016 to provide LPG connections to underserved households. Ruby Devi from Hazaribagh district reports dramatic lifestyle improvements since receiving her gas connection. Cooking requires less time while reducing respiratory problems from smoke exposure. Babita Devi says the program allows more time for farming and household activities through efficient cooking. Health benefits extend beyond convenience as families experience fewer colds, coughs and eye irritation. The scheme targets rural areas where residents previously burned firewood, coal and cow-dung for fuel...
Bratislava gets sweaty for Viksit Bharat
The Indian Embassy in Slovakia hosted a running event Sunday that drew more than 75 participants to Bratislava streets. Indian diaspora members and Slovak citizens joined the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 while carrying national flags. Participants wore event shirts during the gathering. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports coordinates this global campaign across 150 locations in 91 countries during Seva Pakhwada. The initiative runs from September 17 through October 2 and represents India's first worldwide community outreach effort. Participants complete 3-5 kilometer routes at landmark sites worldwide. The program aims to unite overseas Indians with local communities around the vision of achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047. Embassy officials...
Dengue mows down 192 in Bangladesh
Bangladesh recorded four additional dengue fatalities through Sunday, pushing the national death toll to 192 for 2025. Health officials reported 845 new hospital admissions, raising total infections to 46,051 cases this year. The Directorate General of Health Services tracked new cases across ten divisions, with Barishal and Dhaka regions showing the highest numbers. Authorities implemented new hospital protocols following September guidelines requiring dedicated dengue treatment wards and specialized medical teams. Facilities must provide NS-1 testing capabilities, emergency services and adequate medication supplies for patients. Healthcare directors received orders to coordinate with local municipalities for mosquito control...
NAVYA shoves drones and AI at girls
The government launched a pilot program targeting adolescent girls in nine districts across multiple states. NAVYA provides vocational training for females aged 16-18 who completed tenth grade in underserved communities. Officials selected aspirational districts spanning Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh for initial implementation. The initiative teaches both traditional skills and emerging technologies like cybersecurity and drone assembly. Training modules emphasize financial literacy, workplace safety laws and communication abilities alongside technical competencies. Students learn digital marketing, graphic design, solar energy systems and artificial...
Deepa Mehta dies, Saree Queen silenced
Deepa Mehta, the former spouse of director Mahesh Manjrekar, passed away recently. Her son Satya confirmed the death through an Instagram post featuring her photograph and the message "I miss you Mumma." The designer established a successful saree company called Queen of Hearts that gained recognition across Marathi cinema and Bollywood. Social media tributes praised her business acumen and role in empowering young women. Mehta and Manjrekar wed in 1987 after meeting during their college years. The marriage ended in divorce eight years later, in 1995, with their children Ashwami and Satya remaining under Manjrekar's care. Ashwami currently works as a model for her mother's fashion brand while pursuing an acting career. Manjrekar...
Museveni scolds Busoga over identity politics
President Yoweri Museveni addressed Busoga regional leaders at State Lodge Nakasero on Friday, September 26, 2025. The president warned against divisive politics while promoting National Resistance Movement principles of patriotism, Pan-Africanism, socioeconomic transformation and democracy. Museveni highlighted government infrastructure investments across Busoga, citing new factories in Jinja, Njeru and Masese alongside road improvements. He promised additional highway construction connecting Iganga-Luuka-Kamuli and Kimaka-Mbulamuti-Kamuli routes. The president urged leaders to maximize Parish Development Model funding and other poverty reduction programs. Several candidates withdrew from electoral races to support NRM nominees during...
Otafiire tells NRM to stop whining over NUP offices
Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire backed National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi regarding party office expansion plans. Otafiire emphasized that registered political parties face no legal restrictions when establishing regional headquarters across Uganda. He challenged ruling party critics to establish similar facilities rather than complaining about opposition activities. The minister confirmed that Kyagulanyi holds proper Electoral Commission licensing for nationwide political operations. NUP recently opened western regional headquarters in Mbarara City following August commissioning ceremonies for eastern offices in Iganga District. Kyagulanyi revealed that construction occurred discretely to prevent interference...
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