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06

Sep

By The Press Editor

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‘Accept and respect diversity’: RSS chief speaks on ‘karma bhumi’, ‘Hindu thought’ in London

London: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday once reiterated that one must remain loyal to his or her 'karma bhumi', stressing that one cannot and should not betray the land where they are working. He said 'karma bhumi' is a place where a person's loyalties lie, while the 'janma bhumi' gives people values. Speaking at the 'Celebration of Oneness' event in London, the RSS chief also spoke about what he described as a 'Hindu thought' and said diversity is natural, and one needs to "respect and accept" it. He said people must deal with diversity, keeping in…

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06

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen: How Iran is planning a multi-front October 7 style attack on Israel

Tehran: Is Iran planning a multi-front October 7 style attack on Israel using proxies? As per alleged assessments by Israeli intelligence agencies, Iran is planning for a co-ordinated attack on Israel using its proxies - Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen, Hamas and pro-Iranian militias in Iraq in a single campaign, reported Jerusalem Post. Iran's "Axis of Resistance" is looking to correct the coordination gaps exposed on October 7 and planning for an united larger attack against Israel, the intelligence indicates.  Tehran plans for a multi-front attck on Israel  The then Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar launched the October 7 attack…

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06

Sep

By The Press Editor

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11 killed, 7 injured after fuel tanker crashes and explodes in western Iran

Tehran: A fuel tanker exploded in western Iran, killing 11 people and injuring seven others, according to state media reports. The incident took place on an intercity route connecting Sanandaj County in Kurdestan province with Hamedan County in Hamedan province. The tanker reportedly collided with other vehicles before the blast, which also set several nearby cars on fire. Emergency teams rushed to the scene and began rescue operations, while the injured were taken to a medical facility in Sanandaj for treatment. Fuel tanker blast sets nearby vehicles on fire According to IRIB, the explosion occurred after the fuel tanker was…

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06

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Maryam Nawaz says Pakistan’s Punjab faces more threats from adjoining provinces than neighbouring countries

Lahore: Pakistan's Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and the daughter of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said her province faces a greater security threat from its adjoining provinces than from other neighbouring countries. It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist activities in recent years, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, both of which share borders with Punjab. Punjab also shares an international border with India. Terrorism enters Punjab through its provincial borders "Terrorism enters Punjab through its provincial borders. The unfortunate thing is that the threat Punjab, a province of 130 million, faces…

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06

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Iran claims new attacks on US warships over naval blockade, Pete Hegseth vows to sink oil tankers if Navy is attacked

Tehran: Iran's retaliatory strikes against the United States continued as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force claimed to have fired several ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and a destroyer. The IRGC alleged that the two warships had been harassing Iranian vessels and were involved in a naval blockade against the Islamic Republic. In a statement, carried by Iranian state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), the IRGC said the two US Navy vessels were targeted amid the continued hostile actions against Iranian shipping. "The Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked with several…

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06

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Small plane crash in California leaves 2 dead, 2 critically injured; cause under probe

Fresno (California): Two people were killed and two others critically injured after a small plane crashed in northwest Fresno, California, on Saturday afternoon local time, authorities said. The aircraft came down near Sierra Sky Park Airport on Blythe Avenue, with multiple emergency response agencies rushing to the scene. According to ABC30 News, citing the Fresno Fire Department, the circumstances surrounding the crash remained unclear. Officials were working at the crash site near the airport as emergency crews responded to the incident and assessed the situation. Two killed, two taken to hospital The Fresno Fire Department said two people died in…

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06

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Putin meets Witkoff, Kushner in Kremlin as US pushes to revive Russia-Ukraine peace process

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Saturday as Washington sought to revive stalled efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The closed-door meeting lasted more than three hours and came amid an intensifying wave of aerial attacks between Russia and Ukraine. The talks took place as both sides agreed to temporarily pause strikes on each other's capitals. Putin ordered a halt to Russian strikes on Kyiv for three days from midnight Saturday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was prepared to refrain from attacks on Moscow through Monday. Putin…

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05

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Death count surges to 1,344 in Nepal floods, around 5,000 still missing | What we know so far

Kathmandu: Amid continuous rescue operation, the death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal went up to 1,344 on Saturday as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, according to Nepal Police. Rescue teams continued to search for around 5,000 people, including at least 589 foreign nationals, who remain missing, while more than 13,100 people have been rescued, officials said. And among those rescued on Saturday was a 60-year-old woman who was pulled out alive from the top floor of a four-storey house, where she was trapped for 10 days, buried under mud and debris after the floods,…

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05

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Putin orders three-day pause to strikes on Ukraine as US delegation arrives in Moscow

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered three-day pause to strikes on Kyiv as US delegation comprising Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner landed in Moscow. The officials are likely to discuss on Ukraine war with the Russian president. The order came a day after Ukraine President proposed a temporary ceasefire with Russia during the visit of US envoys. "There will be no air strikes from our side, and Russia must mirror this by ensuring silence without its air strikes for the time needed to hold these negotiations and resolve the logistical issues associated with this American visit," Zelensky said, proposing…

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05

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Nepal faces fresh calamity fears after landslide triggers alert in Darchula as flash flood deaths top 1300

A massive landslide in Nepal's Darchula district has triggered a fresh flash flood threat in the Himalayan country, which is still reeling from the aftermath of the August 26 disaster, which has killed more than 1300 people so far, while close to 5,000 remain missing. The landslide had partially blocked the Chaulani River, prompting authorities to place downstream communities on high alert. The landslide hit the Bhattar locality in Api Himal Rural Municipality on Friday, sending large amounts of debris into the river and disrupting its flow. The Darchula District Administration Office warned that further landslides could completely block the…

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