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New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) India on Saturday stated that it had “no role to play” in the press conference held by Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi, which drew criticism due to the absence of women journalists. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that invitations to the press event were sent by Afghanistan’s Consul General in Mumbai to selected journalists based in Delhi for the Afghan minister’s visit. The Afghan Embassy’s premises are outside Indian government jurisdiction, NDTV reported quoting the MEA. The press conference took place on Friday at the Afghan Embassy, where no…

Ottawa, Oct 11 (IANS) Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will embark on a diplomatic tour of India, Singapore, and China from October 12 to 17 (Canadian time) to advance cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the government said on Saturday. “Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced she will travel to India, Singapore and China from October 12 to October 17 to advance bilateral relations and cooperation with these countries as part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy,” the Canadian government said in an official statement. During her visit to India, starting October 13 (Indian time),…

North Korea’s Kim tells Russia’s Medvedev that he hopes to further develop alliance Seoul, Oct 11 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has told Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, expressing his hope to further develop an alliance between the two nations, the North’s state media reported on Saturday, as Pyongyang has voiced unconditional support for Moscow’s war against Ukraine. Kim met with Medvedev, chief of the ruling United Russia party, the previous day and exchanged views on issues of mutual concern, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Kim welcomed his trip that was made…

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Headaches are among the most common health complaints, often brushed aside as fatigue, stress, or migraine. But according to neurologists, some headaches carry warning signs that demand immediate medical attention. It’s crucial to remember that not every headache is harmless, some may indicate serious underlying neurological conditions. Experts reveal when you should worry and what symptoms signal the need for urgent evaluation. When Headache Needs Medical Attention Dr Parul Dubey, Consultant, Neurology, Manipal Hospital, Goa, says, “Though the majority of headaches are what we call primary headaches, and are benign in nature, there are certain ‘red flags’ which may point…

Afghan FM Muttaqi to visit Darul Uloom Deoband today New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) In a significant diplomatic development, Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign Minister of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, is in India for a seven-day visit aimed at engaging on bilateral and regional matters. As part of his itinerary, Muttaqi will visit the historic Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. He is scheduled to arrive at the Islamic seminary by road at 10:30 a.m. and will spend nearly five hours at the institution. This will be the first visit by a senior Taliban leader to Darul Uloom…

Chandigarh: The Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday filed what it calls a “charge sheet” against the Bhagwant Mann-led government for “monumental collapse of governance, preparedness and accountability” in tackling the recent floods in the state.The unique “charge sheet” isn’t a legal indictment, but more of a political document that is part of the party’s broader “rural outreach” strategy to increase its foothold in areas where it has virtually no political presence or is facing active antagonism. With the jury still out on whether the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and BJP will join hands for the 2027 assembly polls, the…

Just hours after making their first public appearance together at Mumbai airport, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has seemingly confirmed his relationship with model Mahieka Sharma. Ahead of his 32nd birthday on October 11, Pandya shared a series of Instagram stories featuring the 24-year-old, including intimate beachside snapshots that have set social media alight. Fans have already started calling her “Bhabhi No. 2,” celebrating the couple’s chemistry as a new chapter in the T20 World Cup 2024 hero’s life. Hardik Shares Romantic Birthday Getaway with Mahieka Add Zee News as a Preferred Source In one notable story, Hardik and Mahieka are…

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak was seen in an animated discussion with Sai Sudharsan after the young batter narrowly missed out on a well-deserved century on Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies, which began on October 10. The 23-year-old Tamil Nadu batsman had been under considerable scrutiny heading into this match, having struggled to justify the faith shown in him by the Gautam Gambhir-led team management during his first four Test appearances. In the first Test at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, he managed just seven runs despite favorable conditions. However, Day 1 of the second Test presented…

Nothing about the holdup of a Stockholm bank in 1973 followed any expected story line.Firing shots into the ceiling and shouting in English, “The party starts!,” an ex-convict named Jan-Erik Olsson seized three bank employees, all women, as hostages. The police swarmed in and the media descended, broadcasting the standoff live. Olsson hadn’t come just to rob the bank; he was demanding that a former cellmate of his, Clark Olofsson, be sprung from prison and brought to join him. Sweden’s minister of justice went along.Even more unexpected, over six days of captivity, the hostages — the women were joined by…