Preparations are underway in New Delhi for the arrival of Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who is scheduled to visit the Indian capital on Thursday. Sources said that three senior officials from Kabul have already arrived in New Delhi to coordinate meetings and logistics ahead of the visit. The delegation includes representatives from Afghanistan’s trade, political, and health sectors, among them Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, Director-General of the First Political Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to officials familiar with the visit, Muttaqi is expected to meet National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on October 10. He is also likely to hold a press conference for...
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has urged his players to remain disciplined and believe in themselves ahead of the second Test against India, which begins on Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The appeal comes after the team suffered an innings-and-140-run defeat in the first Test in Ahmedabad, exposing deep-rooted issues within Caribbean cricket.
Sammy said the players must focus on professionalism, preparation, and mental strength to rebuild confidence. He noted that while belief must come from within, consistent training and sharper focus are key to improvement. The coach said he expects progress in attitude and self-belief after stronger practice sessions following the loss.
He emphasized the need for batters to...
Actor and filmmaker Arbaaz Khan took his newborn daughter home from the hospital on Wednesday, marking his first public appearance with the baby. The actor was seen cradling his daughter in his arms inside the car. Arbaaz and his wife, Sshura Khan, welcomed their child on October 5.
Arbaaz’s son, Arhaan, from his first marriage to actress Malaika Arora, celebrated the news by sharing pictures from Sshura’s baby shower on social media, playfully referring to himself as being in “big brother bootcamp.” Malaika responded to the post with heart emojis.
Earlier this week, Salman Khan was spotted outside Mumbai’s PD Hinduja Hospital after visiting his sister-in-law and newborn niece. Several family members, including Salma Khan, Sohail...
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday criticized the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, saying the alliance lacks leadership, clear policies, and intent. Reacting to the announcement of the Bihar election schedule, he said the Congress depends on other parties for political survival, with Rahul Gandhi relying on Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav for support. Chugh said voters in Bihar would reject what he called irresponsible leadership and choose development under the NDA government.
He accused Gandhi of defaming India abroad while undermining national institutions at home, claiming voters would have to choose between nepotism and progress. Chugh also condemned the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu in North Bengal and said...
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated on Wednesday that India’s rapid progress in financial technology reflects the nation’s growing global stature under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, he stated that fintech has become an integral part of daily life in India, as the country surpasses one billion internet users, with even street vendors and temples utilizing digital payments.
Goyal credited the prime minister’s vision for driving India’s technological transformation and said the country is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy. He added that 1.4 billion citizens are moving forward with the shared goal of making India a developed nation by 2047...
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday accused the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal of fostering political violence and corruption while the state struggles with floods and landslides. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, he said the TMC had failed the people as natural disasters claimed more than 35 lives and displaced over 50,000 residents in North Bengal.
Poonawalla alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee continued to celebrate publicly while citizens suffered. He claimed that Trinamool workers attacked three BJP leaders from the tribal community in the past 24 hours, including MP Khagen Murmu, who is in intensive care after a violent assault.
He said political violence...
Former India captain Anjum Chopra expressed confidence that Smriti Mandhana can equal Meg Lanning’s record for the most centuries as India prepares to face South Africa in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Speaking on JioHostar, Chopra said Mandhana enjoys batting against pace and will benefit from South Africa’s bowling attack. She added that the vice-captain must embrace her leadership role and refine her mindset to perform under pressure.
Chopra said Mandhana’s 400-plus runs this season reflect her strong form, but stressed that consistency in major tournaments is what defines great players. She noted that statistics hold real value only when they contribute to success in the World Cup, especially in home conditions.
The former...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the Chief Minister’s Short-Term Employability Program in Maharashtra to train young people in industry-relevant and job-oriented skills. The state Department of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation will run the initiative, targeting 75,000 trainees this year and about 100,000 from next year.
Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha said the inauguration took place at 600 locations across the state, where artisans from the Vishwakarma community and traditional experts were honored as chief guests. The program will commence with 2,506 units across 419 government industrial training institutes and 141 technical schools, enabling local management committees to tailor the courses to...
Timothee Chalamet surprised fans by revealing a shaved head in a new Instagram video shared on Wednesday. The 29-year-old actor first teased the livestream on his Stories before posting a five-minute clip featuring a masked character wearing a Marty Supreme hoodie and an orange bowling ball helmet. The video shows the character breaking free from a container as orange balls fly around before removing the helmet to reveal Chalamet’s new look.
According to People magazine, this marks the first time the Dune: Part Two star publicly appeared with a shaved head. He had previously been seen wearing caps and bandanas that hinted at the haircut. Chalamet recently attended the world premiere of Marty Supreme at the New York Film Festival.
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