‘Near site of 2008 massacre’: Why Islamabad’s Serena Hotel became centre of US-Iran diplomacy

The five-star Serena Hotel in Islamabad has emerged as the unlikely centre of high-stakes diplomacy, hosting the first round of US-Iran peace talks following weeks of conflict that have shaken the region. Islamabad itself has been placed under an unprecedented lockdown. Authorities shut shops and offices, sealed key roads, and deployed thousands of police, paramilitary…

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Nepal stirs row with India, objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh; MEA replies

Kailash Mansarovar (Image/ANI) Nepal on Sunday objected to India and China planning to conduct the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, claiming that the route passes through Kathmandu’s territory.In a statement issued by the foreign affairs ministry, Kathmandu said it was not consulted before the pilgrimage route was finalised and reiterated its long-standing position…

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‘Only real leverage’: Iran unlikely to reopen Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, claims US intelligence report

Recent US intelligence reports indicate Iran is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as control of the key oil chokepoint remains its main leverage against the United States, Reuters reported.Click here for live updates Tehran, which controls one side of the sea route, has effectively blockaded the strait in response to the…

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West Bengal makes ‘Vande Mataram’ must in school morning assemblies | Kolkata News

KOLKATA: State schools have been instructed to sing ‘Vande Mataram‘ in the morning assembly every day before classes start.The school education department notice to institute heads states, “The singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ during morning assembly prayers prior to the start of classes should be made mandatory so that ‘Vande Mataram’ is sung by all students…

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Woman Accuses Andhra Cop Of Sexual Assault: Woman accuses Andhra cop of sexual assault, issuing death threats to her | Vijayawada News

VIJAYAWADA: A woman has accused a police officer of sexual assault and threatening to kill her, triggering an investigation by local authorities, at Vinukonda rural mandal in Palnadu district.According to police sources, the woman approached the Vinukonda police station on Wednesday and filed a complaint alleging that circle inspector Chinna Mallaiah entered her house and…

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iPhone 18 launch and other small but important things that outgoing CEO Tim Cook and new CEO John Ternus’ letters ‘tell’ that Apple’s announcement didnt say ‘openly’

Apple CEO Tim Cook this week announced his decision to step down as Apple CEO and that John Ternus will be taking over. The announcement is a huge shift for Apple as Tim Cook has been CEO of Apple since taking over for Steve Jobs in 2011. During Cook’s tenure as CEO, Apple has grown…

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