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US warns Hamas of its "planned attack" on Palestinians; says it would be "direct and grave" violation of ceasefire agreement

Washington, Oct. 18 -- The United States on Saturday (local time) issued a stern warning to Hamas over what it described as a "planned attack" on Palestinian civilians in Gaza, saying such an act woul... Read More


People throng West Bengal's Champahati firecracker market ahead of Diwali, Kali Puja

South 24 Parganas, Oct. 18 -- As Diwali and Kali Puja approach, the Champahati firecracker market, the largest in West Bengal, is witnessing heavy footfall, with people flocking to buy firecrackers ah... Read More


Delhi: Fire breaks out at Brahmaputra Apartments; no casualties reported

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- A fire broke out at Brahmaputra Apartments, located near Pandit Pant Marg in New Delhi, on Saturday afternoon, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Service (DFS). Offic... Read More


Fire breaks out at Dhaka Airport, all flight operations suspended

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Flight operations at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport were halted on Saturday after a fire broke out in the airport's cargo section, bdnews reported. According to offi... Read More


"No noise pollution, we only light diyas": Amrita Rao, RJ Anmol advocate for eco-friendly Diwali celebrations

Mumbai, Oct. 18 -- Actor Amrita Rao has voiced her support for eco-friendly Diwali celebrations, further giving a glimpse into her plans to celebrate the festival. Speaking to ANI, Amrita, who was ac... Read More


Delhi Government to organise "Deepotsav" at Kartavya Path today with 1.5 lakh diyas

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced that the government will organise the "Deepotsav" programme at Kartavya Path from 6 pm. The event will feature the lighting... Read More


Arvind Kejriwal joins AAP Women's wing Diwali event, performs Dhanteras puja

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal participated in a Diwali get-together organised by the party's women's wing at its headquarters on Saturday. In a post on... Read More


Polling day to be paid holiday for employees in Bihar

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- The Election Commission on Saturday said that the date of polling in the assembly election in Bihar will be a paid holiday for the residents of the area employed in any business,... Read More


Pakistan: PPP gives one-month ultimatum to govt over unfulfilled coalition promises

Islamabad, Oct. 18 -- The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has issued a one-month deadline to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led federal government, urging it to deliver on the pledges made duri... Read More


"Does not seek escalation": Pakistan ahead of Doha talks with Afghanistan after border clashes

Doha, Oct. 18 -- Pakistan's delegation, led by its Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, is set to hold talks with Taliban representatives in Doha on Saturday, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. D... Read More