‘Figment of imagination’: Pakistan rejects reports of failure to initiate US, Iran talks

Pakistan on Saturday dismissed media reports claiming that its efforts to facilitate talks between the United States and Iran to resolve the ongoing West Asia conflict had run into hurdles following an initial exchange of peace proposals.“We have noted several reports in the media, including on social media, citing so-called official government sources regarding the…

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Can the ‘3Gs’ disrupt BJP’s hold on Assam? How Congress is weaponising regional politics | India News

This image is used for representation purpose only (AI-generated) As Assam heads into the April 9 assembly elections, the political contest in the state is increasingly being framed as a battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ‘three Gogois’.At one level, this is a straightforward electoral fight. The BJP, led by chief minister…

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‘Calculated Hindi imposition’: MK Stalin slams Centre over CBSE’s new three-language curriculum | India News

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Saturday criticised the Center over CBSE’s new curriculum framework, calling it a calculated attempt at linguistic imposition that favoured Hindi over regional languages.In a post on X, Stalin wrote, “The recently unveiled curriculum framework is not an innocent academic reform; it is…

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Saudi Arabia: Planning Hajj 2026? Key updates, visa rules, Nusuk registration and important deadlines you shouldn’t miss | World News

Hajj 2026 preparations intensify with early visas, strict deadlines and Nusuk bookings as registrations cross 1.2 million globally / Image: file Saudi Arabia has accelerated preparations for Hajj 2026 (1447 AH), introducing earlier visa processing, stricter timelines and a fully digital system to manage millions of pilgrims.According to official timelines, Hajj is expected to take…

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‘FCRA bill draconian’: TN CM Stalin slams BJP-led Centre for ‘targeting’ Christians ahead of polls | India News

MK Stalin at Nagercoil rally NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, campaigning ahead of the state assembly elections, on Saturday slammed the Union government’s proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), alleging it targets minorities, particularly Christians.Also Read | ‘Anxiety among minorities’: Shashi Tharoor questions FCRA Ammendment BillThe FCRA bill could…

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Assam assembly elections 2026: Crorepati candidates including CM in fray but richest name will surprise you | India News

As Assam gears up for the 2026 assembly elections, a glance at candidate affidavits shows a strong presence of crorepatis in the fray — including chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. However, while the CM figures among the wealthiest contenders, he is far from the top of the list, with several candidates declaring significantly higher assets.Topping…

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Saudi Arabia Travel Rules: Saudi Arabia travel ban: New ministry rules bring up to SR30,000 fine, 5-year ban for restricted countries | World News

Visit restricted countries? Saudi warns of SR30,000 fine, 2-year ban / Image: file Saudi Arabia introduced new travel regulations for its citizens, imposing financial penalties and travel bans on those who visit restricted countries without official approval. The updated rules fall under the Kingdom’s Travel Documents Law, which was implemented through executive regulations approved by…

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