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1 soldier killed, 13 terrorists arrested in military operations in Niger

Apr 21, 2025

Niamey [Niger], April 21: One soldier was killed by an improvised explosive device and 13 terrorists arrested during military operations carried out between Thursday and Saturday within the national territory, the Nigerien army confirmed on Saturday.
A notorious gang leader known for his atrocities against civilians, dangerous armed bandits, and individuals formally identified as members of criminal groups are among the terrorists arrested, the army specified in its information bulletin.
Niger continues to face attacks at the border areas by armed groups controlling southern Libya, including terror groups linked to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, and the Boko Haram militant group.
Source: Xinhua News Agency

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Banarasi Sarees: How The Panaya Is Carrying Varanasi's Looms Forward

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 1: For more than five hundred years, the narrow lanes of Varanasi have echoed with the rhythmic clatter of handlooms. In small homes and family workshops along the Ganges, weavers sit for days, sometimes weeks, coaxing silk and gold thread into patterns their grandfathers once wove. The result is one of India's most recognised textiles - the Banarasi saree. Few brands have stayed as close to this original process as The Panaya, which works directly with weaving families in Varanasi rather than mass-market suppliers.

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