Mistrust, diverging security priorities, conflicting domestic pressures behind repeated Af-Pak talks failures

IANS | November 8, 2025 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Another attempt by regional negotiators to get Afghanistan and Pakistan to agree on a peace plan reportedly ended in a deadlock in Istanbul amid renewed fighting between the two countries. Both sides appear to be guided by mutual distrust, with pride and efforts at justifying individual stands overshadowing any other issue. The outcome once again has raised questions over regional stability.

Bettiah voters keenly await PM Modi’s arrival for poll rally

IANS | November 8, 2025 12:53 PM

Bettiah, Nov 8 (IANS) Excited Bihar voters are keenly waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Bettiah for addressing an election rally on Saturday, crediting his campaign in the state to the bumper 64.66 per cent turnout in the first phase of the Assembly poll on November 6.

‘Modi bhagwan hai’: Attendees at PM's public meeting in Sitamarhi

IANS | November 8, 2025 12:39 PM

Sitamarhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed public meetings in Sitamarhi on Saturday, several attendees expressed their admiration and devotion, saying, “Modi bhagwan hai (Modi is like a god)". They also voiced strong support for the return of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to power in both Bihar and at the Centre.

PM Modi interacts with students on board Vande Bharat train in Varanasi

IANS | November 8, 2025 12:16 PM

Varanasi, Nov 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with students on board the Vande Bharat in Varanasi during which the students expressed excitement over the launch of the train. Later, they shared with IANS what the Prime Minister discussed with them.