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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s sister detained in Lahore before planned PTI march

20

Sep

World

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s sister detained in Lahore before planned PTI march

Lahore: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan detained in Lahore ahead of party's planned protest next week. Aleema was taken to Kot Lakhpat jail, as per sources, reported news agency PTI. The Imran Khan's party has planned for a march to Islamabad next week demanding his release. The 73-year-old Khan has been incarcerated since 2023 and is lodged at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. Why was Aleema Khan detained? Aleema was detained under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960, which allows local police to arrest anyone perceived as a threat to public peace. Deputy…

WATCH: The moment Ukraine launched its ‘largest ever’ drone attack on Russia

20

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

WATCH: The moment Ukraine launched its ‘largest ever’ drone attack on Russia

While the entire Europe continues to remain on edge over a possible escalation by Russians, Ukraine on Sunday launched its "largest ever" drone attack on Russia, while the country was preparing to wrap up its parliamentary elections. Russian authorities described the attack as "unprecedented" and said the over 1,600 drones were intercepted by the military, of which 450 were aimed at Moscow. Despite their efforts, two people -- a 74-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman -- were killed in the drone attack in two separate areas in the capital. "The unprecedented attack was clearly planned with the aim of disrupting…

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian likely to travel to New York for UNGA: Report

20

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian likely to travel to New York for UNGA: Report

Iran's President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian will likely travel to New York in the upcoming days to participate in a session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), according to reports by Islamic Republic's Tasnim news agency and Tehran Times. However, the dates have not been confirmed yet. The reports stated Pezeshkian will also address the UNGA session, and outline Iran's position, as the war with the United States (US) continues. He might also hold meetings with other global leaders and reiterate Iran's position on the conflict, while seeking their assistance in ending it. Pezeshkian would be accompanied by a large delegation…

Shafali ton steers reigning champions India through to Asian Games final

20

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Shafali ton steers reigning champions India through to Asian Games final

Powered by Shafali Verma who struck her maiden T20I century, the victory confirmed at least a silver medal and lifted India’s tally to four. Reigning champions India stormed into the women’s cricket T20I final at the Asian Games for a second successive edition on Sunday, confirming at least a silver medal and taking India’s medal tally to four at the continental showpiece.India already have won two silver medals in shooting and an assured bronze in mixed martial arts, while the women’s cricket team added another confirmed medal by advancing to the gold-medal match with a crushing 114-run win over Bangladesh.Shafali…

India trounce Indonesia 13-1; Dilpreet nets four in opening men’s hockey clash

20

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

India trounce Indonesia 13-1; Dilpreet nets four in opening men’s hockey clash

Striker Dilpreet Singh fired four goals as defending champions India Men crushed Indonesia 13‑1 in their opening Pool A clash at the Asian Games 2026. Striker Dilpreet Singh showed glimpses of his brilliance with four goals as defending champions India outplayed minnows Indonesia 13-1 in their opening Pool A match of the Asian Games here on Sunday.Dilpreet (18th, 19th, 37th, 49th) scored four field goals, while Shilanand Lakra (6th, 35th) and Sukhjeet Singh (38th, 48th) scored a brace each for India. The other goal scorers were Abhishek (12th), Rajinder Singh (19th), Mandeep Singh (21st), skipper Harmanpreet Singh (28th), and Jugraj…

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, largest ever attack on Moscow

20

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, largest ever attack on Moscow

Moscow: Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds directed towards Moscow, Russian officials said on Sunday as the Kremlin was wrapping up the third and final day of its parliamentary elections. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described the wave of drone attacks as the "largest ever" assault on the Russian capital. He said the attack damaged the Moscow Oil Refinery and a residential building. Across the wider Moscow region, two people were killed and 20 others injured, according to local Governor Andrei Vorobyov. The deceased were identified as a 74-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman. There…

Jeet Adani lays foundation stone of 32,00 MW thermal power plant in Assam, says state can become India’s ‘energy hub’

20

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Jeet Adani lays foundation stone of 32,00 MW thermal power plant in Assam, says state can become India’s ‘energy hub’

Guwahati: Adani Group Director Jeet Adani and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday (September 20) laid the foundation stone for a 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical coal-based thermal power plant at Chapar in Dhubri district of the state. The 4×800 MW project, being developed by Adani Power, entails an estimated investment of Rs 48,000 crore. (Image Source : REPORTER )The project is expected to generate up to 20,000 jobs in the construction phase and around 5,000 jobs once operational, with commissioning scheduled in phases from December 2030. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony, Jeet Adani praised the Assam government's approach to development…

US-Iran conflict cost reaches USD 45.1 billion, Pentagon tells Congress

20

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

US-Iran conflict cost reaches USD 45.1 billion, Pentagon tells Congress

Washington: The ongoing US conflict with Iran has cost the Trump administration an estimated USD 45.1 billion, according to a Pentagon estimate provided to the US Congress on Friday, CNN reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter. The latest figure includes USD 43.6 billion in war-related costs through September 3, along with an additional USD 1.5 billion for extra fuel. However, the Pentagon's estimate does not represent a complete accounting of the financial cost of the conflict. According to one of the sources cited by CNN, the figure does not include the cost of repairing damaged US military bases…

Deepika Scores 8 Goals as Indian Maul Uzbekistan 19-0 in Women’s Hockey

20

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Deepika Scores 8 Goals as Indian Maul Uzbekistan 19-0 in Women’s Hockey

Deepika scored eight goals as India opened their Asian Games 2026 women’s hockey campaign with a 19-0 win over Uzbekistan, with Savita Punia earning her 320th cap. Deepika slammed as many as eight goals as the Indian women's hockey team thrashed lowly Uzbekistan 19-0 in their opening Pool B match at the Asian Games, here on Sunday.It was expected to be a one-sided affair and it turned out exactly that way as Uzbekistan defence had no answer to India's relentless attacks.The gulf between the two sides was quite evidently visible on the turf as it was raining goals for India…

Asian Games 2026: Sonam, Elavenil & Vidarsa’s presice aim secures shooting silver for India

20

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Asian Games 2026: Sonam, Elavenil & Vidarsa’s presice aim secures shooting silver for India

India opened its Asian Games 2026 shooting campaign with a silver medal in the women’s 10m air rifle team event, as Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa Vinod combined for an aggregate score of 1898.0, finishing behind record‑breaking China. India's shooting campaign at the Asian Games got off to a flying start on Sunday as Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa Vinod combined to win the silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event, giving the country its first medal from the shooting ranges.The Indian trio produced a strong collective performance to finish second with an…