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Between January and February 2026, the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted 36 training sessions to provide psychological support to 1,100 service members, focusing on resilience and emotional mobilization under combat conditions, coordinated by NATO standards.

(MENAFN- IANS) Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday on a two-day State Visit to Israel, his first to the country since 2017. In a special gesture, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu welcomed PM Modi at the Ben

Beijing has urged Mexico to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens amid rising cartel violence, following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes. Though no injuries to Chinese nationals have been reported, road blockades and clashes ensued across 20 states.

(MENAFN- IANS) Jaipur, Feb 26 (IANS) Rajasthan Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasra has questioned the state government for what he termed a“dual policy” regarding the two-child norm.
He criticised the government for allowing individuals with more than two children to contest local body elections w

The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested four individuals, including a bank branch head, connected to a ₹578 crore fraud involving IDFC First Bank accounts for the state government. The Chief Minister confirmed full recovery of the funds within 24 hours and announced a probe to prevent future incidents.

China advocates for inclusive dialogue and negotiations to address the Ukraine crisis, emphasizing the need for European participation in peace talks, contrasting with Russia's unilateral approach.

The Goa police filed a chargesheet against 13 individuals, including nightclub owners and employees, in connection with a fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub that killed 25 people in December 2025. The charges include culpable homicide and negligence.

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has proposed a draft law increasing penalties for same-sex relations to up to 10 years in prison. This legislation aims to penalize "acts against nature" more severely, amid ongoing arrests related to alleged homosexual activities, sparking criticism from rights advocates.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will leave for India later tonight. The focus during his visit will be on businesses across trade, energy, technology, and defence. One of the key deliverables will be advancing negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) A US judge Thursday declined to block President Donald Trump ‌from proceeding with construction of a $400mn White House ballroom to replace the demolished East Wing, finding ​that a challenge from preservationists did not ‌meet the high bar for a preliminary injunction that

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Two police personnel were found dead on Marwat Canal Road in Bannu. According to the police, the deceased have been identified as Constable Amjad and Constable Hazrat.
Officials stated that both officers had been abducted from a mosque during Isha prayers the p

BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra criticized the state government for alleged procurement irregularities leading to medicine shortages in hospitals. He accused influential individuals of corruption, challenged the Health Minister, and highlighted payment issues for ambulance staff, urging the government to prioritize patient care and governance.

India's foreign ministry has advised its citizens in Iran to leave the country amid concerns of a potential US strike on Tehran, urging caution and vigilance while maintaining communication with the Indian Embassy.

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Quick Commerce Set for Explosive Growth
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Quick commerce is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment in India's digital commerce sector, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45 per cent to reach USD 35-40

The Minister of Transport chaired a meeting to enhance public bus services in response to rising demand. Key discussions included improving Bus Rapid Transit operations, digital infrastructure, and integrating advanced technologies for better efficiency and transparency.

(MENAFN- IANS) Hobart, Feb 25 (IANS) Australia's premier pacer, Megan Schutt, humorously remarked that she keeps telling her teammates they won't be rid of her easily while also mentioning that she felt good to be back with the team after being named in the playing XI for the recently concluded

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The Delhi High Court has observed that the unauthorised use of yoga guru Swami Ramdev's name, likeness, voice and persona through AI-generated deepfakes, manipulated videos, fake endorsements, and misleading online content prima facie violates his personality and publicity r

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Mahmoud Elmazaty
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The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Garangao, known across the Gulf by names such as Gargee'an, Qarqa'oon and Haq Al Laila, remains one of the region's most cherished Ramadan heritage traditions.
Rooted in community life and oral folklore, the celebration