‘Most welcome’: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif backs Trump’s mediation in Taliban conflict; drags India into row

Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif (File photo) Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday called on US President Donald Trump to help ease tensions with its Taliban-controlled northern neighbor, lauding his past peace efforts and openly welcoming his mediation in the current negotiations.When asked about Trump’s possible role in peace negotiations between Pakistan and the…

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Bihar polls: Congress releases first list of candidates; Mahagathbadhan still to finalise seat-sharing deal | India News

Bihar state Congress President Rajesh Kumar Ram addresses a press conference, in Patna on Saturday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Thursday released the first list of its candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections. The first list included names of 48 candidates. The opposition Mahagathbandhan is yet to finalise its seat-sharing arrangement among…

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Kap’s Cafe attacked for 3rd time: Shots fired at Kapil Sharma’s restaurant in Canada; Bishnoi gang takes responsibility

NEW DELHI: Comedian Kapil Sharma’s cafe in Surrey, Canada, was attacked for the third time on Thursday as unidentified gunmen fired multiple shots at the restaurant.Kulvir Sidhu, said to be linked to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s network, reportedly claimed responsibility in a viral social media post, warning the “general public” to stay away.According to City News…

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Bihar polls: NDA names its team, Mahagathbandhan still on the drawing board – key developments of the day | India News

As Bihar heads into a heated two-phase assembly election on November 6 and 11, the political scene saw a day of rapid developments on Thursday — from the Election Commission’s strong defence of its voter roll revision to the NDA completing its candidate lists, while the Mahagathbandhan (MGB) remains mired in seat-sharing talks. Tej Pratap…

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Yadav urges G20 nations to act as a bridge between ambition and implementation of climate action plans | India News

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav NEW DELHI: Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav, representing India at the G20 environment ministers’ meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday urged the group of big and emerging economies to “act as a bridge” between ambition and implementation, ensuring that every nation’s contribution is respected and every nation’s capacity…

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Niranjan Hiranandani is new chairman of NAREDCO; Parveen Jain president | India News

Niranjan Hiranandani and Parveen Jain NEW DELHI: The National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), apex body of India’s real estate sector under the housing ministry, Thursday announced the election of Parveen Jain as its new President and Niranjan Hiranandani as chairman. While Hiranandani is the co-founder & MD of the Hiranandani Group, Jain is founder…

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‘Don’t want Adityanath model in Bihar’: Congress’ Pawan Khera slams UP CM Yogi; reacts to ‘jungle raj’ comment | India News

Congress leader Pawan Khera, left, and UP CM Yogi NEW DELHI: Taking a sharp dig at Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday said Bihar does not need the “Adityanath model.” His remarks came in response to Adityanath’s comments targeting the RJD-Congress alliance during a rally in Bihar.“First, he should take responsibility…

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‘We are not afraid’: Arvind Kejriwal denounces arrests of AAP leaders; urges withdrawal of cases against farmers | India News

File photo: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday condemned the arrest of two AAP leaders in Gujarat and called on the state government to withdraw charges filed against protesting farmers.Kejriwal was responding to the arrest of Praveen Ram and Raju (Rajubhai) Karpada, AAP’s…

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