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European Union Ambassador to India Herve Delphin urged both parties on Saturday to finalize a free trade agreement as protection against rising global tariffs. The diplomat addressed the Federation of European Business in India and referenced nations implementing protectionist measures without...

Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram passed away on Saturday at the age of 87. The performer gained recognition through collaborations with her husband, filmmaker V. Shantaram, in landmark productions from the 1950s and 1960s. Her notable films featured Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje in 1955, the...

Ridhima Tiwari joined the cast of Divya Prem: Pyaar Aur Rahasya Ki Kahani and will portray Rakshasi, a villainous character. The actress described the assignment as challenging because she entered the production after six months of filming had already occurred. Tiwari explained that actors...

Ravindra Jadeja attributed his batting success to clarity about his position after India defeated West Indies by an innings and 140 runs on Saturday. The all-rounder earned Player of the Match honors for his unbeaten 104 runs and four wickets in the second innings. Jadeja explained that batting...

BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra accused the previous UPA government on Saturday of failing to retaliate after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks despite military readiness. The Lok Sabha member claimed that the Congress leadership had surrendered to American pressure and compromised national...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a nationwide awareness campaign on Saturday to help citizens reclaim unclaimed financial assets. The minister emphasized that proper documentation combined with awareness, access, and action would enable people to retrieve money held in safe custody...

Actress Shraddha Srinath has dubbed in Tamil for the first time in her career for the web series The Game: You Never Play Alone, which premiered on Netflix. The performer admitted she lacks confidence speaking Tamil despite being comfortable with the language because she fears criticism about...

The National University of Science and Technology received advanced medical equipment from China to upgrade the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Ekusileni Medical Centre. Vice Chancellor Mqhele Dlodlo announced the progress on Saturday at the university's 31st graduation ceremony in Bulawayo, where...

A suspect appeared in court on Sunday, charged with murdering businessman Joseph Mutangadura at his farm in August. Phillip Mutasa faced Harare regional magistrate Sandra Mupindu, who told him to seek bail from the High Court. Prosecutors said seven masked attackers broke into Mutangadura...

The Premier Soccer League condemned violence after Ngezi Plateau coach Takesure Chiragwi was filmed slapping a player at Ngoni Stadium on Saturday. The incident occurred after Chiragwi received a red card in a match against Dynamos that was broadcast live. The league stated that it prioritizes...

Highlanders Athletics Club will host its first half-marathon on Sunday morning at the Highlanders Clubhouse in Bulawayo. The 21.1-kilometer race represents an expansion from previous events that featured only 5-kilometer fun runs and 10-kilometer races. Club secretary Ngqwele Dube reported that...

The Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University rugby team departed for Nairobi on Thursday to compete in the 2025 Africa Universities Rugby Championship. The Rhinos qualified for the tournament after winning gold at the Zimbabwe Tertiary Institutions Sports Union games earlier this year. Coach...

Institute of African Knowledge chief executive Kwame Muzawazi urged stronger business and travel connections within the Global South at a conference in Caracas, Venezuela. He criticized travel barriers, noting his 48-hour journey from Zimbabwe to Venezuela compared with 10 hours to Europe...

ZANU PF National Chairperson and Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri called on churches and families to partner with the government to combat drug and substance abuse. She addressed congregants on Friday at a National Prayer Day event in Mutare, prior to the ZANU-PF National People's...

Noble Hands Zimbabwe Trust will host a fundraising dinner on October 9, 2025, to raise about $70,000 for a mobile skin cancer screening clinic. The Albinism Konnect Skin Cancer Masquerade Ball will take place at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition and Conference Smart City in Bulawayo. Events...

India's weather forecasting capabilities are expected to improve after the inauguration of a Sound Detection and Ranging (SODAR) facility developed by the CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute in Bhopal. The India Meteorological Department in New Delhi hosted the recent event...

Israel Defense Forces began preparing to implement the first phase of a hostage release agreement after Hamas announced its readiness to free all captives held in Gaza. The IDF Chief of General Staff convened a situation assessment on Saturday and ordered troops to maintain high alertness and...

Kenya will retain duty-free access to the United States market after President William Ruto secured an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The president announced the agreement on Saturday while inspecting an affordable housing project in Vihiga County. The preferential trade...

Jason Bateman will direct The Partner, an adaptation of John Grisham's novel, with Tom Holland in talks to star as a junior attorney who fakes his death to steal $90 million from a client. The 1997 bestseller has languished in development for years after Hollywood's initial interest, but...

The government released a second discussion paper on Saturday addressing how free Public Distribution System items should be treated when calculating the Consumer Price Index. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation seeks feedback from experts, academics, government bodies, state...