Zimbabwe launches its climate-adapted Presidential Inputs Programme for the 2025/2026 agricultural season. The initiative targets over three million rural households with seed and fertiliser distribution. Ward committees led by councillors collaborate with chiefs and extension officers to manage the process. Farmers who delivered at least 10 kilograms of grain last season receive priority access.
The programme emphasizes regional crop alignment for optimal yields. Maize cultivation dominates wetter Regions I and II, while drought-resistant sorghum and millet take precedence in drier Regions IV and V. Officials set production targets at 3.2 million tonnes of cereals, comprising 2.52 million tonnes of maize and 687,000 tonnes of...
Bulawayo Basketball Association prepares to restore the city's former basketball dominance under president Mono's leadership. The organization launches its 2025 campaign on September 27 with a three-on-three tournament at Khanyisile Sports Centre. Elite league competition begins in early October after a pre-season tournament. The initiative aims to recapture the glory days when Bulawayo teams like Peking Stars and Highlanders dominated Zimbabwean basketball during the 1980s and 1990s. Schools such as Founders and Northlea previously achieved national recognition in tournaments like the Major Leyland Trophy.
Men's competition features Bulawayo City Royals, Mavericks, Lakers, Highlanders, Catch Them Young, and Nust. Women's divisions...
Pakistan operates extensive digital monitoring systems that track millions of citizens without proper authorization or public knowledge. International technology firms supply equipment for this surveillance network while human rights organizations condemn the practices as violations of constitutional privacy rights. The monitoring apparatus relies on both domestic enforcement and foreign technology partnerships that lack transparency.
China provides both technological blueprints and equipment for Pakistan's surveillance programs. Western diplomats and UN experts warn that other fragile democracies might adopt similar authoritarian digital controls. Global leaders argue that surveillance without accountability represents tyranny rather...
Political turmoil struck Nepal as citizens forced regime change through massive demonstrations. Youth protesters initially responded to government restrictions on 26 social media platforms after companies missed registration deadlines. The movement rapidly expanded beyond digital access issues to address systemic problems. Demonstrators demanded answers to endemic corruption, administrative failures, and economic inequality, which led to mass emigration. Public anger targeted the wealthy elite who displayed lavish lifestyles while ordinary people struggled.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down on September 10 following intense pressure from protesters and political opponents. Multiple cabinet ministers resigned before Oli's...
Malayalam actor Mohanlal thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after receiving congratulations for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award. The prime minister praised the actor's exceptional versatility across multiple film industries. Modi highlighted Mohanlal's contributions to Malayalam cinema and his performances in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi productions. The actor expressed deep appreciation for the encouraging words from the nation's leader. His response emphasized gratitude toward cinema as an art form and those who supported his career journey.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the prestigious honor on Saturday, following recommendations from the selection committee. Officials described Mohanlal's career as...
Strategic analysts have issued warnings to President Donald Trump regarding potential damage to American-Indian relations. Kurt Campbell and Jake Sullivan emphasized the difficulty of establishing meaningful partnerships with India through their Foreign Affairs publication. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley expressed concerns that weakening Indian ties would advantage China during its growing alliance with Russia. Trump's tariff decisions against India over Russian oil purchases have created diplomatic tensions. The administration simultaneously strengthened Pakistani partnerships without demanding restrictions on Chinese relationships.
Pakistan received preferential trade terms and oil exploration support from Washington...
Bangladesh's National Security Intelligence seeks American assistance to establish pathways for Rohingya refugee repatriation to Myanmar. Director General Major General Abu Mohammad Sarwar Farid directed Cox's Bazar branch chief Shah Jahan to organize meetings with Arakan Rohingya National Council and Forcibly Displaced Myanmar National-Representative Committee leaders last month. These discussions precede a September 30 United Nations conference addressing Myanmar's minority persecution. Intelligence officials aim to identify legitimate refugee camp representatives who can facilitate returns to Myanmar.
Locating credible spokespersons presents significant challenges due to drug trafficking connections, extremist radicalization, and...
Veteran performer Shabana Azmi marked her 75th birthday on Thursday among a select group of entertainment industry colleagues. The celebration featured prominent figures such as Preity Zinta, Divya Dutta, Rekha, Neena Gupta, Soni Razdan, Deepti Naval, and Ila Arun. Actress Divya Dutta documented the gathering through social media posts that highlighted her connections with each attendee. She expressed particular admiration for Rekha while acknowledging the impact of Mandi film stars on her career development. Dutta praised birthday celebrant Azmi and writer Javed Akhtar for their contributions to the festive atmosphere.
The actress shared personal reflections about her longstanding appreciation for Azmi through a separate video...
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal introduced several transformative programs on Saturday to strengthen the Make in India campaign during its tenth anniversary celebration. The minister presented a commemorative coin marking the decade-long initiative that has advanced manufacturing capabilities nationwide. Government officials highlighted achievements spanning investment growth, technological advancement, and infrastructure development that established India as a global production center.
Goyal revealed new Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade programs designed to improve logistics operations across the country. The SMILE initiative partners with the Asian Development Bank to develop integrated logistics plans for...
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