Watch: Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visits UP’s Darul Uloom Deoband

India October 11, 2025

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who is on a six-day visit to India, visited Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur on Saturday. Muttaqi addressed the reporters following his visit and expressed "hopes for stronger ties in the future" between the two countries. He also expressed his gratitude for the grand reception at Darul Uloom.

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Ex-minister on refusing to speak to Arya during the 3-hour hostage drama in Powai

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Last week, a 3-hour long hostage drama took place in Powai, where Rohit Arya demanded to speak with former school education minister Deepak Kesarkar about alleged non-payment for a project. The minister refused to speak to Arya and suggested connecting him with current officials. Eventually, the police entered and shot Arya, freeing 19 hostages.

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Sarma emphasised that it was a “murder” while giving reporters an update on when the Assam police SIT is likely to file the chargesheet.

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‘I will not call it a mishap’: Assam CM Himanta calls Zubeen Garg’s death a ‘murder’

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared Zubeen Garg's death as a "murder" and the SIT investigating the case will submit its chargesheet by mid-December. Garg passed away at the age of 52 in Singapore on September 19 while on a yacht outing. Five people have been arrested and the Singapore Police is also investigating the death. The chargesheet is expected to be filed by December 8-10.

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OnePlus unveils chip-level gaming architecture for smoother, high-frame-rate mobile play

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OnePlus has unveiled a new gaming technology platform for their upcoming flagship devices, offering improved performance and stability. The platform includes Android-level optimisations, custom silicon enhancements, and a high-frame-rate ecosystem. Their 'Fast & Smooth' philosophy prioritises performance over peak benchmark numbers, reducing lag and preventing overheating and battery drain.

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When Priyanka Chopra visited husband Nick Jonas’ house for the first time

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Priyanka Chopra's first visit to Nick Jonas' house was nerve-wracking as she tried to make a good impression. In an interview with Jimmy Fallon, she shared her experience and the pressure she felt. Dr. Chandni Tugnait, a psychotherapist, explains that first impressions can be overwhelming and offers tips on how to manage them.

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she entered the lift and allegedly killed one of the pets, Goosi, by swinging it against the lift’s wall.

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Bengaluru housemaid arrested for killing employer’s dog by swinging it against lift wall

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A 29-year-old housemaid in Bengaluru was arrested for killing a pet dog in an apartment lift. The woman was hired to care for the pets of an MBA student, but CCTV footage revealed she may have killed the dog out of frustration or revenge. She initially claimed it was a road accident, but investigations suggest otherwise.

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Former India skipper wants Harmanpreet Kaur to pass on captaincy baton to Smriti Mandhana

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Former India team skipper Shantha Rangaswamy believes that Harmanpreet Kaur should step down as captain and hand over the mantle to Smriti Mandhana in order to plan for future World Cups. Rangaswamy also mentioned that Harmanpreet's batting and fielding skills would be more valuable without the burden of captaincy.

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Malayalam megastar Mammootty, known for his stellar performances, has won his seventh Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor, solidifying his position as the most awarded artiste in the category. The jury praised his performance in Bramayugam and criticised the National Film Awards for ignoring him. Jury head Prakash Raj also highlighted the need for quality films, including those for children.

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