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Women’s Asia Cup: Nashra Sandhu’s six-wicket haul helps Pakistan qualify for semis

Dubai, Sep 7 (IANS) A brilliant maiden six-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu in T20Is helped Pakistan Women beat Hong Kong Women by 72 runs in their Group ‘A’ match of the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) in Dubai on Monday.With this win, Pakistan confirmed their place in the semifinals of the eight-team tournament. Pakistan will now take on Sri Lanka in the second semifinal, scheduled for September 11.Defending a modest total of 144 built mainly on a brisk 47 by Shawaal Zulfiqar, the 28-year-old Nashra never allowed the Hong Kong batters to get going. Wickets fell at regular intervals as Pakistan bowled their opponents out for a paltry 71 to win the match with six balls to spare. Player of the Match Nashra finished with figures of 4-0-...

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Separatists enforce weeklong lockdown in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions

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Yaounde, Sep 8 (IANS) Armed separatists are enforcing a weeklong lockdown in Cameroon's conflict-hit English-speaking Northwest and Southwest regions, leading to renewed clashes, residents and security sources said.Separatist leaders announced on social media that the lockdown, which began on Monday, aims to disrupt the start of the new school year, Xinhua News Agency reported.In Bamenda, the capital of the Northwest Region, residents described a tense atmosphere, with schools closed and movement severely restricted."We heard gunshots. People are really afraid. The streets are deserted. Shops are closed, and almost all activities have stopped," a resident, who requested anonymity, told Xinhua by phone.In a video posted online on Sunday, armed separatist fighters threatened to "kill anyone ...

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Bhopal Police chief issues strict order against inflammatory social media content

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Bhopal, Sep 8 (IANS) In a bid to safeguard communal harmony and public order, Bhopal Urban Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar has issued a preventive order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, prohibiting the circulation of objectionable and inflammatory content on social media platforms. The order released on Monday follows concerns raised by media and the public that anti-social elements have been using platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, X, Instagram, Telegram and others to spread messages, images, videos and audio clips capable of disrupting the social fabric, creating enmity between communities and hurting religious sentiments in Bhopal city. According to the order, such content, especially when accompanied by comments and cross-comments, often fu...

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UNEP says investing in climate action, air quality to boost economic prosperity

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Nairobi, Sep 7 (IANS) Investments in climate action and air pollution control are key to driving economic prosperity and improving ecosystem and human health, according to a report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Monday.The report, titled "Hidden Assets: The economic and health case for climate and clean air action," was released on the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, which is observed annually on September 7.Compiled by UNEP and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, the report is the first comprehensive global economic assessment of integrated climate and clean-air action, Xinhua News Agency reported.The study demonstrates a significant return on investment, showing that every 1 US dollar allocated toward climate...

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Over 4,000-year-old tomb discovered at Egypt’s Saqqara

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Cairo, Sep 7 (IANS) Egypt on Monday announced the discovery of an over 4,000-year-old tomb dating to the late Fifth Dynasty (2494-2345 BC) at the Mariette Cemetery north of Saqqara, Giza Province, west of Cairo.According to a statement from Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the tomb, discovered by a joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission, dates to the reign of King Djedkare Isesi.The medium-sized mastaba contains two funerary chapels. One belonged to Yunmin, a senior official who served as judge, court director, and chief of scribes responsible for handling petitions and complaints, Xinhua News Agency reported.Excavations in Yunmin's chapel uncovered a distinctive facade inscribed with funerary texts and an offering formula, alongside a depiction of the tomb owner in a fo...

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African officials call for stronger protection of critical infrastructure against terrorism

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Nairobi, Sep 7 (IANS) Enhancing the protection of critical infrastructure and public spaces against terrorist threats is central to Africa's goals of peaceful development, inclusivity, and social cohesion, senior African officials said on Monday.Speaking at the fifth Nairobi Caucus meeting in Kenya, delegates highlighted the increasing vulnerability of the continent's strategic assets, including roads, bridges, airports, ports, and digital infrastructure, as threats from armed groups intensify.Convened by Kenya's National Counter Terrorism Centre and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, the two-day forum is being held under the theme "Protecting Critical Infrastructure Systems and Public Spaces from Terrorism."The event has brought together senior policymakers, security experts,...

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YSRCP again demands Lokesh’s resignation over DSC scam

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Amaravati, Sep 7 (IANS) YSR Congress Party on Monday reiterated its demand for the resignation of Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh, claiming that more and more evidence is coming out with every passing day in the alleged DSC exam.YSRCP State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy told media persons that with new evidence surfacing every passing day and the cover-up bid of the coalition turning meek and weak, Lokesh should quit his post instead of asking officials to give rejoinders.It seems that the DSC was conducted in a manner that teacher posts were on the offer for price, and the government defence has been shrinking with new evidence coming out, he said.All fingers are pointing towards Lokesh in the DSC, and he is to blame for the irregularities, and he cannot shirk resp...

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ED searches multiple locations in Bengal in over Rs 280 crore bank fraud

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Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Kolkata Zonal Office recently conducted search operations at 12 premises across West Bengal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with the investigation into the Kohinoor Power Pvt. Ltd. (KPPL) bank fraud involving default of more than Rs 280 crore, the central probe agency said in a statement on Monday. According to the ED, the investigation was initiated on the basis of the complaint filed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) before the 2nd Special Court at Kolkata in respect of the affairs of Kohinoor Power Private Limited (KPPL) and others.Investigation into the affairs of the company was ordered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) pursuant to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board o...

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World leaders express grief over passing of Tanzania’s First Gentleman

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Dar es Salaam, Sep 7 (IANS) World leaders expressed grief on Monday over the passing of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, Tanzania's First Gentleman and husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who died at a hospital in Zanzibar while being treated for a heart ailment.Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced the death, saying Hafidh died at about 8 a.m. He was to be buried the same day at Kizimkazi in Zanzibar."I have received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Her Excellency Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania," Kenyan President William Ruto said in a post on X."On behalf of the Government and people of Kenya, the First Lady, my family and on my own behalf, I convey our heartfelt condolences to President Samia, her family a...

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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh appreciates ‘invaluable’ role of Indian businesspersons in strengthening ties with Saudi

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Riyadh, Sep 7 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Monday appreciated the ‘invaluable’ role of Indian businesspersons, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals in strengthening bilateral economic ties with Saudi Arabia.“Had an enriching interaction with Indian businesspersons, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals in Saudi Arabia. Appreciated their invaluable role in strengthening India-KSA bilateral economic ties and discussed opportunities to tap the business opportunities between the two countries, including promotion of partnerships in 3Ts- trade, investment, tourism and technology,” MoS Singh stated on X.He also interacted with the officials of the Embassy of India in Riyadh and encouraged them to continue working with dedication and co...