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A Zimbabwean lawmaker proposed surgical penalties for convicted rapists during parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday. Beatrice Nyamupinga from the ruling ZANU PF party suggested castration or organ removal for offenders who assault children and elderly victims. The Goromonzi East representative...

Former ZANU-PF legislator Temba Mliswa reported that his vehicle was vandalized days after accusing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga of targeting businessman Wicknell Chivayo over unpaid personal debts, rather than corruption concerns. Mliswa claims Chiwenga demanded six Rolls-Royces and...

South African Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa died in Paris after falling from his 22nd-floor hotel room window, authorities reported Tuesday. The 58-year-old diplomat was discovered in an interior courtyard at the Hyatt Regency Hotel around 11:10 a.m. by security personnel. His wife had...

The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against anti-Israeli demonstrators under a 1994 law originally designed to safeguard abortion clinic access. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announced the case Monday and indicated more lawsuits may follow. She stated the Freedom of Access...

Indian discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya secured silver at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi with a throw of 42.49 meters in the F56 category. The 28-year-old athlete has abandoned his previous habit of predicting gold medals before competitions after disappointments at the...

Vijayadashami celebrates the triumph of righteousness over wickedness and marks the conclusion of Durga Puja festivities across India on Thursday. The holiday commemorates Lord Ram's defeat of the demon king Ravana and the goddess Durga's victory over evil forces. Bengali tradition links the...

Bangladesh's Law Advisor Asif Nazrul stated on Wednesday that the interim government has no immediate plans to remove restrictions on Awami League operations. His comments contradicted earlier remarks by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, who suggested the party's suspension could be temporary. The...

Shah Rukh Khan has joined the billionaire club with a net worth of 12,490 crore rupees, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. His wealth exceeds that of Taylor Swift, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Seinfeld and Selena Gomez. Red Chillies Entertainment serves as his primary business...

A power vacuum has emerged in Bangladesh following recent political upheaval, according to a report from Northeast News on Wednesday. Islamist groups and opposition parties have moved to fill this void while traditional parties face marginalization. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party supported...

Young entrepreneurs in West Champaran district are launching small businesses through Bihar's Chief Minister's Extremely Backward Entrepreneurship Scheme. Shailesh Kumar operates a venture that employs four workers and generates steady income for his team. The program offers financial aid and...

A cobbler from Hazaribagh transformed his struggling business into a thriving shoe enterprise through the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana microfinance program. Ajit Kumar Das secured 50,000 rupees in 2017 under the collateral-free lending initiative and expanded from working in rental spaces to...

England coach Charlotte Edwards says her squad has achieved proper equilibrium before the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. The team secured victories in all four warm-up matches against India and Australia in Abu Dhabi and Bengaluru. Edwards told ESPNCricinfo the players have adapted well to...

Marketing strategist Talari Anand Mahesh examines ancient Hindu scripture in Unlocking the Wisdom of the Ramayana to extract practical guidance for contemporary readers. The 228-page book draws from sage Valmiki's epic poem and emphasizes lessons beyond traditional interpretations of good versus...

Finnish President Alexander Stubb advocated for reforming global institutions during his September address at the United Nations General Assembly. His remarks aligned with longstanding Indian demands for Security Council representation and modernizing international governance structures that...

Actor Karanvir Sharma spent the nine days of Navratri in spiritual reflection and gratitude for the blessings received during 2025. The Trail 2 star posted photographs from his home temple on social media showing traditional offerings and a ceremonial plate. He thanked Maa Durga for guiding his...

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel conducted religious ceremonies at the Sardar Sarovar Dam on Wednesday during Maha Navami celebrations of Sharad Navratri. The dam reached its maximum capacity of 138.68 meters for the sixth time since opening in 2017. Patel performed Jal Pujan rituals with...

Actress Ankita Lokhande described the traditional practice of shringar as creating an internal sense of celebration. The Pavitra Rishta star posted images on Instagram wearing an orange saree while displaying traditional adornments such as sindoor, kajal, silver earrings and bangles. She wrote...

Lady Gaga pledged to continue performing for her fans until she approaches 60 during a recent concert at London's O2 Arena. The 39-year-old pop star promised the audience she would return to perform in two decades regardless of circumstances. She expressed gratitude for nearly 20 years of fan...

The Lok Sabha Secretariat announced updated membership for 24 Parliamentary Standing Committees on September 26. These legislative oversight bodies draw representatives from both houses of Parliament to review policies across sectors such as commerce, defense, education, health and finance...

Railway Sports Promotion Board dominated the second day of competition at the 5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025 in Jamshedpur with a 5-1 victory over Central Reserve Police Force. Captain Sayyad Niyaz Rahim opened scoring in the sixth minute before Pankaj...