Cafes, shops shut over ‘violation of norms’: Iran’s hijab crackdown returns as women defy veiling rules

Beirut: Kurdish women hold a portrait of Iranian Mahsa Amini who died in Iran after being arrested by Iran’s morality police for allegedly violating its strictly-enforced dress code. (Photo: AP) Iran’s long-running debate over mandatory hijab has resurfaced as hardliners push for stricter enforcement, even as the country grapples with the fallout of its conflict…

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ICAR registers 16 new breeds of indigenous animals including four cattle | India News

Umarda, a newly registered indigenous cattle breed from Maharashtra. Photo Credit: ICAR-NBAGR NEW DELHI: Expanding the list of well-documented and scientifically recognised animal breeds in the country, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has registered 16 more new breeds of indigenous animals including cattle and buffalo, taking the total number of such breeds in India…

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ECB launches investigation into Brydon Carse after England pacer seen in handcuffs outside nightclub | Cricket News

Brydon Carse under ECB investigation The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched an investigation into England fast bowler Brydon Carse after footage emerged on social media showing him being led away in handcuffs by police outside a nightclub in Derby. The incident reportedly occurred late on Saturday, August 22, after Carse joined his…

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‘Three claps’: CJP takes aim at BJP’s Gen Z push, questions Nitin Nabin, Smriti Irani’s inclusion | India News

CJP co-convenor targets Nitin Nabin, Smriti Irani over BJP’s Gen Z outreach plan NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Sunday criticised the BJP’s newly announced Gen Z outreach programme, questioning the choice of leaders included in the team as the ruling party steps up its efforts to engage with the younger generation.CJP chief…

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Ladakh seeks Centre’s approval for 36 check dams to expand irrigation | India News

While Ladakh is endowed with abundant glacier and snowmelt resources, vast stretches of its cultivable land have historically faced acute irrigation shortages. NEW DELHI: The Ladakh administration on Sunday submitted a proposal to the Union ministry of Jal Shakti for the construction of 36 check dams to strengthen water availability and expand irrigation potential in…

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