As Taliban stamp presence at Embassy with their flag, old Afghan staffers fear reprisals

Taliban stamp their presence at Embassy with flag, old Afghan staffers fear reprisals

India 5 hr ago

Taliban's Foreign Minister held a press conference at the Afghanistan Embassy, where two members of the delegation raised their flag, while the old regime's flag still flew on the main flagpole. Women journalists were allowed to attend, signaling a change in policy. The Taliban asserted their presence and legitimacy on Indian soil, causing fear among Afghan staffers who may face retribution.

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Sealing key passes to redeployment: Army gears for first Valley winter after Pahalgam

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The Indian Army is taking measures to strengthen the anti-infiltration grid and enhance surveillance along the LoC and within the hinterland before the Valley winter sets in. Terrorists are expected to change their tactics, necessitating adjustments in how security forces operate. There will also be an increased emphasis on gathering human intelligence and deploying Quick Reaction Teams.

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They lost loved ones in Vijay rally stampede. Now two Dalit families say they were kept in dark about Supreme Court petitions filed in their name

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Lost loved ones in stampede, 2 Dalit families say ‘in dark about SC pleas in their names’

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Two Dalit families in Tamil Nadu's Karur district were tricked into signing petitions for a court case without their knowledge, promising them government compensation and jobs after losing loved ones in a stampede at actor Vijay's rally. The Supreme Court is now looking into a CBI investigation, while the families simply want closure.

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More trouble for doctor accused in Madhya Pradesh cough syrup deaths, police zoom in on his ‘family’s pharmacy’

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Cough syrup deaths: ED searches 7 locations in Chennai linked to Coldrif manufacturer

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ED conducts searches at Chennai locations linked to Sresan Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of Coldrif cough syrup. The syrup has been linked to the deaths of 22 children in Madhya Pradesh due to diethylene glycol content. Owner G Ranganathan arrested by MP Police and sent to 10 days' custody. Ranganathan claims to have manufactured the syrup without any issues for years.

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Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection day 11: Rishab Shetty’s film surpasses Saiyaara

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Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has joined the league of pan-India blockbusters like Baahubali, KGF, RRR, and Pushpa as it continues to mint money at the box office. Over its second weekend, the film witnessed a decent jump in its earnings, collecting Rs 39.77 crore on Sunday and bringing its total domestic collection to Rs 438.42 crore.

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RJD chief and former CM Lalu Prasad, his wife and Rabri Devi, also an ex-CM, and Tejashwi arrived in Delhi on Sunday for a court hearing in the alleged land for job scam on Monday.

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Mahagathbandhan yet to ink Bihar seat-sharing pact; RJD, Congress leaders to meet today

Political Pulse 40 min ago

Congress and RJD leaders will meet in Delhi to discuss seat-sharing for the Bihar Assembly elections. The alliance is struggling to accommodate smaller parties and there is a trust deficit with VIP chief Mukesh Sahani. The Congress is expected to contest 55-60 seats, with 25 candidates already finalized. The seat-sharing formula is expected to be announced soon.

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Tejashwi’s bastion Raghopur sees his job promise as far-fetched, but may stick with RJD

Political Pulse 49 min ago

Bihar's Raghopur constituency, dominated by the Yadav family, has been with the RJD since 1995. However, this time there is speculation that political strategist Prashant Kishor may challenge Tejashwi Yadav. Residents express frustration over lack of development, government schemes, and job opportunities.

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Canada Foreign Minister arrives, to meet Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal today

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