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Pakistan for recent attacks saying that they are frustrated by the successful and peaceful elections in Jammu and Kashmir, and people expressing their faith in democracy. LG Sinha said that security forces and the police have been given instructions and full freedom to track down and eliminate the perpetrators. «The Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were conducted successfully and peacefully. The people expressed their faith in democracy and gave a befitting reply to these forces. Naturally, our neighbouring country (Pakistan) is very disturbed and frustrated by this, and is engaging in such cowardly acts through its elements here,» Sinha told PTI in an interview at Raj Bhawan. He reiterated that security forces have been given full freedom to act and eliminate these elements. «I want to assure the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and the country, that we will soon track down these elements and punish them severely,» he said.

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defence cooperation between the two countries and explore new avenues of cooperation between their navies, an official statement said on Monday. Adm Tripathi will also witness the conduct of the third edition of the India-UAE bilateral naval exercise, the defence ministry said in the statement. The Chief of the Naval Staff is scheduled to hold discussions with Rear Admiral Pilot Saeed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces and other senior government officials of the UAE, it said. Adm Tripathi is visiting the UAE from October 21-24, the ministry said.

BRICS Summit will take place in Kazan, Russia on 22nd-24th October, 2024. The Theme of the Meeting is «Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security”. The main objectives of the 2024 BRICS Summit are to promote cooperation and partnership in politics and security, economy and finance, and cultural and humanitarian ties.

Israel-Hezbollah war to end «as soon as possible», as it pressed for the enforcement of a UN resolution that required the armed group to withdraw from south Lebanon. US envoy Amos Hochstein held talks in Lebanon's capital with parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, in a push for an end to a nearly month-long war that has killed more than 1,470 people in Lebanon. «Tying Lebanon's future to other conflicts in the region was not and is not in the interest of the Lebanese people,» Hochstein said, referring to a key Hezbollah demand that any ceasefire in Lebanon be linked to an end to the war in Gaza.

The threat, as they saw it, was from their elected leader, President Joko Widodo. In his two terms in office, Joko, who stepped down Sunday, transformed Indonesia, virtually eradicating extreme poverty in the sprawling archipelago, where about 280 million people live. But many believe he also tried to bend the laws to install a political dynasty, undercutting the very democracy that let him become the country's first president who was not from the military or the long-established political elite.

trust and reliability make the foundation of the country's ties. His comments at the NDTV World Summit came amid deepening chill in India's ties with Canada as New Delhi recalled six of its diplomats including the high commissioner, and expelled as many Canadian envoys. In his address, Modi made no direct reference to the incidents involving Canada. The bilateral ties have soured over Canada's allegations of India's hand in the killing of a radical Khalistani activist, a Canadian citizen. India has denied the charge and asserted that Canada had been unable to provide any evidence to back its claim.

HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC) has announced its onboarding on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), becoming one of the first AMCs to join hands with this network. By enabling mutual fund distributors to access a broader range of AMCs and vice versa, the ONDC Network is set to revolutionise how investment products are distributed. This integration marks a significant milestone in the financial services sector, as it aims to democratise access to mutual fund investment products across the country, according to a press release. The integration aligns with HDFC AMC's broader mission of becoming the wealth creator for every Indian. By leveraging ONDC's open protocol, the initiative will bring mutual funds to the masses, enabling more first-time investors to take part in India’s growth story, said the release.

Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Monday made a public appeal to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting him to extend her residence permit to live in India. In an open request to Shah posted on her official X account, Nasreen claimed that the Ministry of Home Affairs is not extending her permit to stay in India since 2022. She expressed her worry, and urged the Minister to intervene for her benefit. «Dear AmitShahji Namaskar. I live in India because I love this great country. It has been my 2nd home for the last 20yrs. But MHA has not been extending my residence permit since July22. I'm so worried.I would be so grateful to you if you let me stay. Warm regard,» read Nasreen's post on X.

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL), the third largest spirits company in India, has partnered Roust Corporation, one of the largest vodka producers in the world to launch Russian Standard Vodka in India. The new strategic distribution agreement underscores ABDL's wider strategy of offering premium and luxury products to Indian consumers. Russian Vodka is the largest selling vodka in Russia with 30% market share in the premium category and is exported to over 85 countries. ET was the first to report the development on 12 August this year. The strategic arrangement between ABDL and Roust Corporation leverages the strengths of both companies. ABDL's distribution network and consumer marketing expertise will complement Roust Corporation’s globally renowned vodka premium portfolio namely Russian Standard Original, Gold and Platinum, it said in a statement.

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI is an instant real-time payment system for facilitating inter-bank transactions through mobile phones. Muizzu on Sunday set up a consortium to introduce UPI in the country and appointed TradeNet Maldives Corporation Limited as its leading agency, according to a press release by the President's Office. The president also suggested the participation of the country's banks, telecom companies, state-owned companies and fintech companies in the consortium.

stability with a mandate to his government for three consecutive terms and asserted that they strengthened this expression of stability in the recent Haryana Assembly polls. Addressing the NDTV World Summit here, he also said India has a «double AI» advantage and that when the power of 'aspirational India' and 'artificial intelligence' combines then it is natural for development to take place at a fast pace. Modi said India is a friend in times of crisis and cited how the country sent vaccines to scores of nations during the Covid pandemic. «India does not have 'taken for granted' relations, its relations are built on trust and reliability.When India moves forward there is no jealousy but world feels happy about it as its progress benefits the world,» the prime minister said.

Indian Medical Association (IMA), has voiced strong support for the legalisation of prenatal gender determination tests. Dr Asokan said on Sunday that the existing prohibition has not significantly improved India's gender ratio over the past three decades. Since the enactment of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act in 1994, prenatal gender determination and sex-selective abortions have been illegal in India. This legislation was intended to combat female foeticide and enhance the sex ratio in the country.

U.S. election, Donald Trump kicked off a rally on Saturday night with a lengthy story about the late Arnold Palmer and at one point even praised the legendary golfer’s genitalia.Trump was campaigning in Latrobe, Pa., where Palmer was born in 1929 and learned to golf from his father, who suffered from polio and was head pro and greenskeeper at the local country club.And while many who visit Latrobe speak about the golfing great, Trump delivered a long and meandering monologue about Palmer’s life story and even threw in a joke about Palmer’s manhood.“Arnold Palmer was all man, and I say that in all due respect to women — and I love women,” Trump said.

Many Cubans waited in anguish and some took to the streets in protest as widespread blackouts stretched into their third day

In the coming days, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be shaking hands with multiple world leaders, including those from China, India, Turkey and Iran

On top of the grievous toll in human life and misery, Israel’s war against the Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups has been expensive

Immigrants, as well as those who work closely with them, say both sides’ efforts to crack down on the border have clouded the larger immigration issue in ways often too nuanced to break down cleanly along ideological lines

Enforcement Directorate (ED) has shown the rising reach and power of the Popular Front of India (PFI), the organisation at the centre of several ongoing probe being done by various agencies, ToI reported on October 21. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested KA Rauf Sherif, general secretary of the Campus Front of India (CFI), in December 2020, marking the beginning of a multi-agency investigation into the Popular Front of India (PFI). A dossier prepared by ED after a four-year probe detailed that PFI has numerous members and offices in states including Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, and Manipur. PFI, banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in 2022 after an attempted attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July of that year, reportedly has 13,000 members in Singapore and five Gulf countries. According to the dossier, funds are collected in cash from «unknown donors» and sent to India through hawala channels. These funds are then deposited in 29 bank accounts of trusts and affiliated entities.

The ranch in remote eastern Nevada produces around 10,000 tons of hay annually, and combines cowboy culture with a dash of Manifest Destiny. Rabbits, gophers and the occasional badger always outnumber humans and the nighttime sky is dark enough to count the stars. But the Bakers' business couldn't survive without an agricultural guest worker program that brings in Mexican immigrants for about nine months a year to help harvest crops in fields where temperatures frequently exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius).

sovereign defaults has finally crested, with the likes of Ghana, Sri Lanka and Zambia concluding years of painful debt reworks. But the International Monetary Fund and others worry that a dangerous liquidity shortfall could take its place in many emerging economies — setting back development, stunting climate change mitigation and fuelling distrust in governments and Western institutions. The issue, and what to do about it when western countries are increasingly loath to send money overseas, is a key topic at the IMF World Bank autumn meetings taking place in Washington, D.C. this week.