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"Does not seek escalation": Pakistan ahead of Doha talks with Afghanistan after border clashes

Doha, Oct. 18 -- Pakistan's delegation, led by its Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, is set to hold talks with Taliban representatives in Doha on Saturday, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. D... Read More


Persistent rain in Christchurch washes out England's first T20I against New Zealand

Christchurch, Oct. 18 -- England's jam-packed international winter schedule kicked off on a disappointing note after the first T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval was washed out due to incessant r... Read More


Court upholds residence protection for daughter-in-law under the Domestic Violence Act

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- The chas upheld the concurrent findings of lower courts that recognised a daughter-in-law's right to residence in her matrimonial home, dismissing revision petitions filed by her... Read More


Sikkim bans firecrackers and single-use plastic ahead of Diwali, urges eco-friendly celebrations

Gangtok, Oct. 18 -- The Sikkim Pollution Control Board on Saturday issued an order prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and bursting of all types of sound and light-emitting firecrackers in the state ... Read More


Thousands of Indigenous people join a Rally in Itanagar demanding the implementation of the 46-year-old Anti-Conversion Act APFRA in Arunachal

Itanagar, Oct. 18 -- Thousands of Arunachal Pradesh's Indigenous people, representing 27 districts, 26 major tribes, and 100 subtribes, marched in traditional attire to Itanagar, the capital city, on ... Read More


LDP chief Takaichi set to become Japan's first woman PM as coalition deal struck with JIP

Tokyo, Oct. 18 -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the opposition Japan Innovation Party (JIP) have reached a de facto agreement to form a coalition, Kyodo News reported, citing senio... Read More


Indian Army soldier saves 8-month-old infant on Rajdhani Express en route to Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh, Oct. 18 -- A Sepoy (Ambulance Assistant) Sunil of the 456 Field Hospital saved the life of an eight-month-old infant who suffered a sudden medical emergency onboard the Rajdhani Express en ... Read More


Netanyahu orders Rafah border crossing closed "until further notice" after Palestinian embassy announces reopening

Tel Aviv, Oct. 18 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (local time) ordered the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to remain closed "until further notice," shortly after ... Read More


"Tejashvi government will bring an abundance of jobs": RJD'S Mrityunjay Tiwari slams BJP on Jungle Raj comments

Patna, Oct. 18 -- RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari on Saturday slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks over RJD's Jungle Raaj during an election rally in Bihar's Saran on Friday. Speaking with AN... Read More


Rare earth material used in defence, medical equipements crucial for India: Rajnath Singh

Lucknow, Oct. 18 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that rare earth materials remain crucial for India, as they are used in defence, space, and medical equipment. While addressing... Read More