Several Hamas fighters involved in the October 7 attack in Israel were under the influence of Captagon, a synthetic amphetamine-type stimulant. The drug, known as the “cocaine for the poor,” is produced in Syria and smuggled throughout Gulf nations. It allows fighters to commit acts with calmness, alertness, and suppressed appetite. Captagon gained notoriety...
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Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi represented the Indian national cricket team from 1966 to 1979, during which he emerged as one of the finest spin bowlers in the sport’s history. Bedi’s graceful, rhythmic action and the ability to impart prodigious spin on the ball set him apart. His illustrious career saw him amass...
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In a daylight robbery, cash amounting to Rs 13 lakh was stolen from a parked luxury car after a man smashed its window and took the money before fleeing on a two-wheeler along with his aide, police said on Monday.
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The war between Israel and Hamas is complicating Saudi Arabia’s efforts to focus on economic development and attract foreign investors. Despite the geopolitical challenges, the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh is still expected to proceed, with only a small number of cancellations reported. Global finance leaders like Larry Fink and Jamie Dimon are...
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Ex-Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been indicted on charges of revealing official secrets, adding to the legal battles he has been facing since being ousted from power. The charge carries a possible death sentence and could prevent him from running in parliamentary elections in January. Khan and his aide Shah Mahmood Qureshi will...
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As Afghanistan pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the ongoing ODI World Cup, the team marked the victory with joyous celebrations at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. Led by Rashid Khan, the team was seen dancing and enjoying as Afghanistan registered their first-ever win over Pakistan in ODIs. Former India cricketer-turned-commentator...
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Three people were killed in a stampede at a pandal in Bihar’s Gopalganj district on Monday.
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Pakistan’s ODI World Cup campaign is in jeopardy after they were stunned by Afghanistan by eight wickets in Chennai on Monday. A third successive defeat pushed them into a must-win situation for a place in the semifinals with only four points from five matches.
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