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<p>Outgoing United States President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are set to meet in the Oval Office on November 13, the White House informed on Friday. At the invitation of President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump will meet with him in the Oval Office on Wednesday at 11:00 am, according to a <a href=”https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/09/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-4/”>statement</a> released by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.</p> <p>As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Trump has pledged an extensive agenda for his forthcoming administration. Over more than a year of policy announcements, he has put forward plans that combine traditional conservative policies with a more populist approach, particularly on trade and a modified stance on America&rsquo;s global role. His proposals include… Read More »US Election Results: Biden, Trump Oval Office Meet Set For Nov 13 As Focus Shifts To New Govt’s Policy Agenda

The Enforcement Directorate’s Srinagar Zonal Office has filed a Prosecution Complaint against conman Kiran Patel who availed of security from the Jammu and Kashmir administration by passing himself off as a Prime Minister’s Office functionary and also duped several Gujarat-based businessmen by promising them opportunities in the Kashmir Valley, an official statement said on Saturday. The complaint, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, was filed before the special PMLA court, Srinagar, on October 28 and the court has issued notice to Patel, a resident of Ahmedabad, to appear before it on November 27. The ED initiated its investigation on the basis of the FIR registered by Nishat Police Station, Srinagar, against Patel and others for… Read More »Conman Who Pretended To Be Official From PM’s Office Charged By Probe Agency

<p>Qatar has chosen to halt its primary mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, officials confirmed on Saturday. However, Qatar is expected to resume its role if both sides demonstrate &ldquo;serious political willingness&rdquo; to negotiate a resolution to the Gaza conflict, according to an official with Egypt, the other key mediator.</p> <p>A diplomatic source with knowledge of the decision revealed that Israel, Hamas, and the United States were informed. The source also noted that &ldquo;the Hamas political office no longer serves its purpose&rdquo; in Qatar as a result.</p> <p>According to a report by the Associated Press, a senior Hamas official acknowledged Qatar&rsquo;s suspension of mediation efforts, stating, &ldquo;But no one asked us to leave.&rdquo; Qatar&rsquo;s decision… Read More »Qatar Decides To Halt Mediation In Hamas-Israel Conflict, Questions ‘Political Willingness’ For Resolution

Customs officials seized hydroponic weed worth Rs 14.9 crore from two passengers at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport here, an official said on Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, officials intercepted two passengers who had arrived from Bangkok on Friday and seized 14.9 kg of the contraband, the official said. Drugs kept in 14 packets were concealed in cartons in the duo’s luggage, an official said. The passengers were arrested under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigation is underway to ascertain to whom they were delivering the contraband. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

<p>A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Rampora area of Sopore, Baramulla district, on Saturday, the Army confirmed. Acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the area, a joint anti-terrorist operation was launched by the police and security forces.</p> <p>”One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces in the ongoing Operation in general area Rajpura, Sopore, Baramulla. Search Operation is in progress,” Chinar Corps-Indian Army said in a post on social media platform X.</p> <blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”> <p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>Update : OP RAJPURA, <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Baramulla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Baramulla</a> <br /><br />One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces in the ongoing Operation in general area Rajpura, Sopore, Baramulla.<br /><br… Read More »Jammu-Kashmir: 1 Terrorist Killed In Sopore As Encounter Breaks Out During Search Op By Army And Police