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₹2,484 crore) inheritance and chose to be with her lover. The modern-day love story has impressed the world showcasing the power of love over material wealth. Angeline Francis hails from one of Malaysia's most affluent and prominent families.

Maha Vikas Agadhi(MVA) member Uddhav Thackeray noted that ‘frequent meetings’ between the Pawar duo is tarnishing the image of Sharad Pawar. The unpredictable developments in the partisan politics scenario on Maharashtra has heightened the probability of trouble in the already tumultuous political scenario of the state, that began with Eknath Shinde's rebellion in 2022, leading to the downfall of the then incumbent Uddhav Thackeray government. News of Ajit Pawar faction NCP members meeting Sharad Pawar had been in limelight for a few weeks.

Narendra Modi, “she will win for sure". PM Modi fights from Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency and Sanjay Raut has claimed that the constituency wants Priyanka Gandhi. Sanjay Raut also claimed that Raebareli, Varanasi and Amethi are tough battles for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

India and China on Monday held a fresh round of military talks with a focus on disengagement of troops in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh and ease overall tensions in the region. The 19th round of Corps Commander level dialogue took place at the Chushul-Moldo border point on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the region, military sources said. The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an over three-year confrontation in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh even as the two sides completed disengagement from several areas following extensive diplomatic and military talks.

Sikh army recruit, who fought a two-year-long legal battle to keep his articles of faith, has graduated from the US Marine Corps recruit training with his turban, beard and unshorn hair, paving way for religious freedom in the American military. Jaskirat Singh, who was sent for boot camp in May, graduated on August 11 after three months of hard training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. “I am honored to serve my country in the Marine Corps, and proud that I was able to do so while respecting my Sikh faith,” Jaskirat was cited as saying in a Sikh Coalition release.

Corps Commander-level talks today, Monday, August 14. The talks will start at 9.30 am at the Chushul border meeting point in Eastern Ladakh today. The two countries have been in a military standoff for the last three years since May 2020.

Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan from office through a no-confidence vote. PM Sharif started his farewell address by announcing that he was handing over the responsibility of running the nation to a caretaker government after the conclusion of his government's 16-month tenure, according to a report published by Dawn. PM Sharif's farewell address came ahead of Pakistan's Independence Day which is celebrated on August 14 every year.

Tom Jones, who is the writer of the book and lyrics for the musical "The Fantasticks," died on Friday at his residence in Sharon, Connecticut. His age was 95. According to Jones' son Michael, the cause of the death was cancer, as reported by The New York Times.

BEIRUT (Reuters) — The Jordanian military on Sunday downed a drone carrying crystal meth that was flying into Jordanian territory from neighbouring Syria, the state news agency Petra reported.

A four-and-a-half-month pregnant woman underwent a premature delivery on the roadside near Raj Bhavan in Lucknow on Sunday. The foetus was pronounced brought dead by the doctors upon arrival at Veerangana Jhalkari Bai Women and Child Hospital in the city. A video of the incident circulating on social media has provoked a strong response on the state of health services in Uttar Pradesh from Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and party leader Shivpal Yadav.

Direct flight services from Kerala to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam were launched from the Cochin International Airport on Saturday. The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), in a statement issued on Sunday, said the new flight service by Vietnamese airline Vietjet was a significant milestone for it. The new flight service has resulted in adding 45 flights connecting Kochi to Southeast Asian destinations, CIAL said.

Tamang on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the Sikkim Organic Agriculture University (SOAU) at Mondegaon in Soreng district. Stating that Sikkim has established itself as the country's first organic state, Tamang said SOAU will be a centre of excellence where subjects related to organic farming will be taught. Hundreds of students from the state go outside to study agriculture, horticulture and forestry, he said, adding that he had met over 500 students in Dehradun itself who were doing urndergraduate and post-graduate courses in these subjects. With the SOAU coming up in Sikkim, the students of the state will no longer have to travel outside for studying these subjects, Tamang said. He directed officials to identify temporary spaces for the commencement of courses at the earliest.

Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Kylian Mbappe has stepped back onto the training field with the first-team squad, indicating his openness to extend his contract. The latest reports from Footmercato suggest that this change of heart is influenced by the prospect of Neymar's departure and the arrival of Mbappe's close companion Ousmane Dembele at Parc des Princes.

₹51,000 crore from stake sales in state-run companies. In FY24, the government plans to privatise a host of companies such as Shipping Corporation of India, NMDC Steel, BEML, HLL Lifecare, Container Corporation of India and Vizag Steel. The government also plans to divest its holdings in IDBI Bank in the current fiscal year.

Bachchan is the biggest brand ambassador for India in the world, a top Indian-American Congressman has said. The remarks by Congressman Ro Khanna came after he met Bachchan, 80, in Mumbai on Saturday. Khanna, the co-chair of the Congressional India Caucus, is currently leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation to India along with Congressman Michael Waltz, the other co-chair of the India Caucus.

Also Read: Taliban exploiting remains of destroyed 6th-century 'Buddhas of Bamiyan' for money Akhundzada “ordered that the universities be closed, so they closed," he told The Associated Press. “When he says they are open, they will open the same day. All our leaders are in favour of (restarting girls’ education), even our ministers are in favour of it." Jabbar said he last met Akhundzada seven or eight years ago.

Niger’s military officer and chief of presidential guard General Abdourahamane Tchiani carried out a coup and ousted President Mohamed Bazoum from power just a few days after China’s Ambassador to the West African country Jiang Feng met him to discuss building of an industrial park in the capital Niamey in what is a lesser-known fact. The proposed industrial park, it is said, will have a significant impact on sectors like food, manufacturing, mining, and real estate of Niger.

Madonna be able to perform on her world tour? After a terrifying health scare, the Queen of Pop was forced to postpone her world tour. She has promised to return, but experts have said that she will have to undergo a detailed and invasive health check-up before performing.

Mets’ Francisco Lindor was announced as the last-minute scratch on Friday ahead of the game against Atlanta Braves. According to the Metz, he is recovering from a soreness on the right side. Jonathan Arrauz appeared in place of Linor Remarkably, Arroz has only appeared in five games this season hitting .154/.214/.154 with six strikeouts. Announcing him as the last-minute scratch from Friday’s game, Mets’ also revealed that on Saturday, Linor is set to undergo imaging before understanding the approach for upcoming matches. It is to mention that the Metz star will be listed on a day-to-day basis until there is a definite answer to why he is experiencing soreness. Friday was the first in a four-game series between Mets and Braves. It is hoped that Linor will play again before the series concludes.

NCP president Sharad Pawar and his deputy chief minister nephew Ajit Pawar, who heads the group of rebel MLAs of the party, are believed to have met at the residence of a businessman in Pune on Saturday, sparking a buzz in Maharashtra political circles. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Amol Mitkari said, «It could be a family meeting between the two leaders». Visuals aired by regional news channels showed Sharad Pawar arriving at the residence of the businessman in Koregaon Park area at around 1 pm.