Customs Seize High-Value Hybrid Cannabis Worth ₹6.5 Crore at Kochi Airport; Wayanad Man Arrested.

Kochi (Nedumbassery): Customs officials at Cochin International Airport (CIAL), Nedumbassery, successfully thwarted a major narcotics smuggling attempt early this morning, seizing approximately 6.5 kilograms of high-value hybrid cannabis, commonly known as ‘hydroponic weed.’The seized contraband, which was smuggled into Kochi on a flight originating from Bangkok, is estimated to have a street value of around…

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“When Women Couldn’t Be Examined: Chinese Female Patients Once Pointed to Ivory Dolls for Diagnosis”

Summary & Historical Context For many centuries in China, women seeking medical attention faced strict cultural constraints. Under the influence of Confucian gender norms, direct physical examination of a woman’s body by a male physician was often socially unacceptable. To work around this barrier, some physicians kept a small carved figure — typically of a…

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Autobiography of Khalil Thangal is a ‘Handbook for Public Servants’: Junaid Kaippani.

Malappuram: Junaid Kaippani, a writer and the Chairman of the Welfare Standing Committee of the Wayanad District Panchayat, remarked that the autobiography of Sayyid Ibraheemul Khaleel Al Bukhari—the State General Secretary of Kerala Muslim Jamaat, Secretary of Samastha Kerala Jam’iyyathul Ulama, and Chairman of Ma’din Academy—is a “Handbook for Public Servants”.Kaipani further stated that Thangal’s…

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Opposition Claims ‘Around 700’ Dead in Tanzania Post-Election Violence; Government Denies Allegations Amid Information Blackout.

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA: A deepening political and humanitarian crisis has gripped Tanzania following violent clashes that erupted after the country’s disputed general election on October 29. The main opposition party, Chadema, has alleged that nearly 700 people have been killed nationwide in a sweeping crackdown by security forces, while the government has firmly denied…

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India Launches ‘Exercise Trishul’: Major Tri-Service Military Drill at Sir Creek Showcases Integrated Defence Strength

NEW DELHI: In a powerful demonstration of military readiness and joint operational capability, India has launched a large-scale tri-service exercise named ‘Exercise Trishul’ along its western border with Pakistan, focusing on the strategically sensitive Sir Creek and Kutch region in Gujarat. The operation, involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, underscores India’s evolving doctrine…

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Investigation into Leaked Video of Palestinian Prisoner Abuse: Israeli Military Advocate General Resigns.

Jerusalem, Israel – Israel’s top military lawyer, Military Advocate General Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, resigned on Friday amidst a criminal investigation into the leaking of a surveillance video that appeared to show Israeli soldiers severely abusing a Palestinian detainee. Taking Responsibility for the LeakMaj. Gen. Tomer-Yerushalmi admitted that she was responsible for approving the release of…

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Karnataka Government Mandates Exclusive Use of Nandini Dairy Products at Official Events.

BENGALURU: In a decisive move aimed at promoting local enterprise and sustainability, the Karnataka government has mandated the exclusive use of products from the state-owned Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) brand, Nandini, at all official government meetings and programmes. The directive was issued by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on October 28 and circulated to all departments through…

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‘Butcher of the Century’ Arrested: RSF Brigadier General Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris Detained Amid War Crimes Probe in El Fasher.

EL FASHER, SUDAN — In a dramatic turn within Sudan’s protracted civil conflict, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reportedly arrested one of their own senior officers, Brigadier General Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, widely known by his nom de guerre “Abu Lulu” and infamously nicknamed the “Butcher of the Century.” The detention comes in the wake…

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