In a rare diplomatic interaction, India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar shook hands with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif at the SCO meeting in Islamabad. No formal bilateral talks were scheduled, focusing instead on SCO’s trade and economic agenda. Possible bilateral engagement remains uncertain.
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Following a diplomatic crisis between India and Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought UK support against alleged targeted campaigns by Indian agents. Trudeau and UK PM Keir Starmer emphasized the rule of law. Numerous incidents of intimidation and violence linked to Indian operatives are reportedly under Canadian investigation.
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The Election Commission rejected Congress’s allegations of EVM tampering, comparing their security to Hezbollah’s compromised pagers. Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi had urged for paper ballots, citing the PM’s ties with Israel. BJP dismissed these claims, attributing such accusations to Congress’s political desperation.
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The Karnataka High Court quashed charges against two men accused of shouting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in a mosque, ruling it did not outrage religious feelings. Justice M Nagaprasanna observed there were no grounds for criminal trespass or public mischief, emphasizing that harmony existed between Hindus and Muslims in the area.
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Kamran Ghulam’s century on debut has vindicated Pakistan’s decision to drop Babar Azam, drawing praise from former cricketers. Ghulam’s 118-run knock under pressure highlighted his capabilities and opened doors for other domestic players. The move, criticized by Michael Vaughan, saw Pakistan reach 259 for 5, with Mohammad Rizwan ensuring stability on day one.
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Amid protests, Indore’s Government Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College was purified with Ganga water after an alleged Halloween party defaced a historic building. The college denied permitting such an event, while doctors demanded action against those responsible. Disturbing graffiti and images were found on the walls, igniting calls for preservation of the site’s historical...
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