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Himachal: Heroin seized in Kangra, one arrested

Kangra, Sept. 17 -- Police have arrested a man after allegedly recovering heroin (chitta) from his possession in the Nagrota Bagwan area of Kangra district, police said on Wednesday. Sub-Divisional P... Read More


BB orders immediate merchant payouts for Bangla QR transactions from Oct 1

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed all scheduled banks, Mobile Financial Services (MFS), Payment Service Providers (PSPs), and Payment System Operators (PSOs) to ensure real-time c... Read More


Diplomatic, legal initiatives continue to bring Sheikh Hasina back: Parliamentary body

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- The government is continuing diplomatic and legal initiatives to bring Sheikh Hasina back to Bangladesh, according to the meeting of a parliamentary committee. The government's sta... Read More


The Times: Phu Quoc is the "bonkers" Asian island that won't stay off-grid for long

Hanoi, Sept. 17 -- "Phu Quoc offers the high and the low, the blissful and the bonkers, the relaxing and the oddly riveting". That was the impression left on Cathy Adams, News Features Editor, Travel ... Read More


SRS Group receives 'Quality Standards' Award at India-Africa Seed Summit

Hyderabad, Sept. 17 -- Sri Rama Agri Genetics (India) Private Limited part of SRS Group, has been conferred the 'Quality Standards' Award at the 2nd India-Africa Seed Summit 2026 held in Hyderabad. T... Read More


Centre amends passport rules for children below 15: five-year validity or till age 18

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- The Centre has amended the Passport Rules to provide that an ordinary 36-page passport for a child below 15 years will remain valid for five years from the date of issue or unti... Read More


Southern States' Agriculture Ministers' conference in Hyderabad on Friday

Hyderabad, Sept. 17 -- A conference of Agriculture Ministers and senior officials of southern States on agriculture and allied sectors will be held at Trident Hotel here on Friday under the aegis of t... Read More


Da Nang establishes four airspace zones for unmanned aircraft

Da Nang, Sept. 17 -- The central city of Da Nang has established four airspace zones for organisations, associations and clubs operating unmanned aircraft, said the municipal People's Committee Office... Read More


India-China engagement must not compromise strategic vigilance: Cybersecurity Expert KS Manoj

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 17 -- India can deepen dialogue, trade and cooperation with China, but must maintain stringent safeguards for critical infrastructure and strategically sensitive technologies... Read More


Vietnam, Laos cooperate to bust transnational online fraud ring

Lao Cai, Sept. 17 -- Public security forces of Vietnam and Laos have cooperated to bust a transnational criminal ring operating in cyberspace in the Lao northern province of Bokeo, using computer netw... Read More