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Nepal Elections: Gen-Z Wants 'New Faces On Ballot Papers, In Parliament'
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Nepal Elections: Gen-Z Wants 'New Faces On Ballot Papers, In Parliament'

Kathmandu: With four months remaining for Nepal to head to the polls ending the transition that was put in place after violent riots led to the stepping down on KP Oli as PM, youth of the Himalayan nation want “new faces on the ballot papers and in the parliament".After the Gen-Z uprising of September 8 and 9 which brought the wave of change in the Himalayan Nation buffered between India and China, the nation is looking for a safe-landing through the election."I expect a fair and democratic leader from the upcoming election. I hope that the outcome of the election would be a positive one, I hope that we see new voices that can represent our own- the Gen-Z voices and people who can understand Gen-Z and the country as a whole, that they would support and keep the citizens first instead of their own personal gains," Akanshya Dhakal a university level student from Kathmandu told ANI.The young population was the candidates in the election to present a clear vision for the future of the country, something they say the older political satraps failed to deliver."We can see from the past that the candidates have not done their home works. They're saying the things that defy the logic. About the expectations after the Gen-Z revolution, I expect the candidate to be more precise and accurate when articulating their vision and I expect citizen to vote on basis of their vision, rather than having the worshipping culture," Avash Subedi, a student and activist told ANI.Having seen the pitfalls of a government steeped in corruption, the youth hope for clean governance which is more inclusive."Before the Gen-Z revolution we have seen the government, it was kind of authoritarian and was not inclusive up to the way where it could be and it was a bit less supportive towards its' people. After the election and this Gen-Z revolution I would expect my government to be more inclusive and have strong institutions and supportive towards the public," Avash Subedi said.With Parliament already dissolved and elections called for next year in March, Nepal is traversing through a bumpy road towards hope of stability. Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has recommended to conduct the election on March 5, 2026.The youth who had been the driving force to bring the wave of changes want the new force to drive the nation to the path of stability."Adding the context about Gen-Z protest with it (the election) it was about the leaders who were already leading (the country) since past. I believe that the youths are supposed to lead the upcoming election by adding their own party into the election (fray). If they're able to do so then we will be able to see the new faces otherwise we will see the same face again and again," Khushi Joshi, another graduation level student told ANI."I am hopeful that the new Gen-Z parties will be evolving into the politics then we will be seeing our Nepal marching towards a better future," Joshi added.On September 8, a total of 21 protestors especially students had lost their lives. The following day 39 people died out of which 15 had died of burns. The remaining 14 deaths were recorded after tenth day following the violence.The postmortem report of those killed in police firing in Kathmandu Valley states death due to bullet injuries on head and chest. During the protest police are only allowed to fire on the protestors below the knee to control the situation. Also Read- Massive Fireball Erupts After Cargo Plane Crashes During Takeoff in Kentucky; At Least 7 Dead, 11 Injured | VIDEO

India May Become 3rd Pillar in US-Japan Rare Earth Network After Trump-Xi Deal: Analysis
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India May Become 3rd Pillar in US-Japan Rare Earth Network After Trump-Xi Deal: Analysis

New Delhi: India stands poised to become a key player in the global rare-earth supply chain as the Donald Trump-Xi Jinping summit buys a one-year respite from China's export controls and decade-long monopoly, offering New Delhi a window to build its refining, magnet-making and downstream capabilities, according to a recent analysis in The Diplomat.India has significant raw-material potential- its beach-sand deposits contain rich reserves of monazite, bastnaesite, and other rare-earth minerals, but the country's processing capacity and environmental rules have lagged. That is now changing, says Jianli Yang in the magazine which reports on events across the Asia-Pacific region."With strong political will and a growing technological ecosystem, India could soon emerge as the third pillar - alongside the United States and Japan - of a democratic rare-earth network," The Diplomat analysis noted.The Trump-Xi summit in South Korea last month has "bought breathing space" and "India now offers a path to breathe freely," the publication said.According to a White House fact sheet, Beijing has after a meeting of Xi and Trump in Busan, South Korea last month, agreed to delay specific export controls on rare earth materials for one year following a trade agreement with Washington.In June this year, India announced that it is negotiating with companies and planning a fiscal incentive scheme for domestic rare-earth magnet manufacturing, aimed at reducing reliance on China. Indian companies such as Sona Comstar are setting up magnet production lines. State-owned Indian Rare Earths Ltd. has been tasked with expanding refining capability, and the Indian Space Research Organisation is helping adapt high-purity separation technology initially designed for satellite components, writes Yang.Even more significantly, India is linking these domestic moves to strategic partnerships abroad. Talks with the United States, Japan, and Australia under the Quad framework have accelerated joint exploration, co-financing and technology-transfer projects, the research fellow at the Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University wrote in The Diplomat.The fifth largest economy in the world, the author says, "brings both scale and credibility" to the rare earths race with a manufacturing base large enough to absorb downstream industries - magnets, motors, batteries - that smaller rare earth producers like Australia or Brazil cannot fully host.Yang points out that while Australia remains indispensable for mining and early-stage processing, Brazil brings much-needed Western Hemisphere diversification and the US has made progress in producing NdPr metal in California and magnets in Texas- all of them cannot alone can offset China's dominance."India, however, changes the calculus by linking supply diversification with market demand," the author notes adding the country can consume what it produces, export what it refines, and - if integrated with allied partners - become a hub for both production and processing.India's strategy is also less vulnerable to short-term political reversals as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India) agenda enjoys bipartisan support, he says. Washington should treat India not just as a partner in defence or semiconductors but as a cornerstone of a new "rare earth alignment" says the analysis, which lists out several steps including exploring co-financing magnet plants in India through US International Development Finance Corporation loans or EXIM guarantees.India and the US can also establish reciprocal stockpiles, says the author noting that “fast-tracking technology sharing on refining and waste treatment will allow India to leap-frog costly trial-and-error phases that slowed the United States and Australia.”Further, it notes that rare earth cooperation should be "embedded into the core agenda" of the Quadrilateral grouping- that includes India, Japan, Australia, and the United States- making it as central as joint naval exercises or semiconductor collaboration.Yang says that India's recent success in attracting high-tech manufacturing, from Apple assembly lines to chip design centres, shows it can deliver when strategic alignment and financial incentives converge.The industrial push by the PM Narendra Modi led government coupled with Quad alignment and global manufacturing leverage could work in India's favour. If the United States, Japan, Australia, and Brazil "rally behind India's rise as a credible supplier and processor", they can lay the foundation for a truly pluralistic rare-earth market and with it, greater geopolitical resilience, according to The Diplomat.

PM Modi To Flag Off Four New Vande Bharat Trains In Varanasi On November 8
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PM Modi To Flag Off Four New Vande Bharat Trains In Varanasi On November 8

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his Parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh and flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains on November 8, the Prime Minister's office said in a statement. The new Vande Bharat Express trains will operate on the Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru routes. By significantly reducing travel time between major destinations, these trains will enhance regional mobility, promote tourism, and support economic activity across the country. According to the press release, the Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat will establish direct connectivity on this route and save about 2 hours and 40 minutes compared to the special trains currently in operation. It will connect some of India's most revered religious and cultural destinations, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Khajuraho. This link will not only strengthen religious and cultural tourism but also provide pilgrims and travellers with a fast, modern, and comfortable journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho. The Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat will cover the journey in approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes, saving nearly 1 hour of travel time. It will greatly benefit passengers from Lucknow, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Bijnor, and Saharanpur, while also improving access to the holy city of Haridwar via Roorkee. The Firozpur-Delhi Vande Bharat will be the fastest train on this route, completing the journey in just 6 hours 40 minutes. The Firozpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express will strengthen connectivity between the national capital and key cities in Punjab, including Firozpur, Bathinda, and Patiala. This train is expected to boost trade, tourism, and employment opportunities, contributing to the socio-economic development of border regions and fostering greater integration with national markets, the release said. In Southern India, the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat will reduce travel time by over 2 hours, completing the journey in 8 hours 40 minutes. The Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express will connect major IT and commercial hubs, providing professionals, students, and tourists with a faster and more comfortable travel option. The route will promote greater economic activity and tourism between Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, supporting regional growth and collaboration.

Pakistan Court Issues Non-bailable Arrest Warrant for Imran Khan's Sister for Eighth Time
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Pakistan Court Issues Non-bailable Arrest Warrant for Imran Khan's Sister for Eighth Time

Rawalpindi: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Pakistan's Rawalpindi has once again issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, marking the eighth consecutive time such an order has been issued due to her repeated absence from court proceedings, The Express Tribune reported.The case, registered at the Sadiqabad Police Station in Punjab province, accuses Aleema of participating in anti-government protests, chanting slogans, vandalism, and stone-pelting. ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah directed the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority and Islamabad Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa to submit details of Aleema Khan's properties, The Express Tribune reported.The court also ordered the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairperson, Akif Saeed, to provide records of any companies or shares registered under her name. Due to her continuous failure to appear before the court despite multiple warrants, the ATC had earlier ordered the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to block her CNIC, which is the Computerised National Identity Card for Pakistani citizens, directed the Director General of Passports to block her passport, and instructed the State Bank of Pakistan to freeze all her bank accounts, as reported by The Express Tribune.According to a report submitted to the court, 12 bank accounts belonging to Aleema Khan have been frozen, including accounts in Bank Alfalah and MCB Bank, with PKR 124 million found in one MCB account, The Express Tribune reported. The court also issued arrest warrants for the UBL Head Office Manager in Karachi and Habib Metro Bank Manager Syed Mansoor Hussain for failing to submit reports despite repeated notices.According to The Express Tribune, Soneri Bank and Bank of Punjab were also served contempt notices for failing to submit the required reports. The prosecution argued that Aleema Khan is deliberately avoiding the judicial process, preventing the court from recording witness statements.Non-bailable warrants were earlier issued on October 14, October 20, and October 22 after Aleema failed to attend proceedings. The court had also rejected her lawyer's request for exemption from personal appearance, noting that she was to be formally charged in the case. Aleema Khan had been granted interim bail on September 18 in connection with the November 26 D-Chowk protest case. She was directed to submit surety bonds worth PKR 50,000 and attend all hearings, as reported by The Express Tribune.The D-Chowk protest, held on November 26, 2023, followed Imran Khan's "final call" for nationwide demonstrations demanding the restoration of PTI's electoral mandate and the release of detained party leaders. The protest ended after a police operation dispersed the demonstrators. The ATC has adjourned the hearing until November 10 and also issued a notice to Aleema Khan's guarantor, cancelling her surety bonds.

Corporate Deals In Country Hit Six-Quarter High In Q3 CY25, Recording $44.3 Bn In Transactions: PwC
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Corporate Deals In Country Hit Six-Quarter High In Q3 CY25, Recording $44.3 Bn In Transactions: PwC

The corporate deal market in the country continued its strong growth momentum in the third quarter (July-September) of calendar year 2025 (Q3 CY25), recording 999 transactions with a total value of USD 44.3 billion, according to a report by PwC.As per the report, this marks the highest level in the past six quarters, reflecting a 13 per cent rise in deal volume and a sharp 64 per cent increase in value compared with the previous quarter.It stated "India's deal market continued its upward trajectory in Q3 CY25, recording 999 transactions valued at USD 44.3 billion".The deal market refers to the overall market activity involving corporate transactions, such as Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), where companies buy, merge, or acquire other companies.Another type is Private Equity (PE) investments, where investment firms or funds invest money in companies, either by buying a stake or providing funding for their growth.The report noted that the growth in the third quarter followed a slight dip in Q2 CY25, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) driving the uptrend.In the third quarter, the M&A activity saw 518 transactions worth USD 28 billion, representing a 26 per cent increase in volume and an impressive 80 per cent jump in value on a quarter-on-quarter basis.The average M&A deal size also rose to USD 74 million in Q3 CY25 from USD 59 million in Q2 CY25, suggesting a strong preference for larger, high-impact strategic deals across sectors.Domestic M&A remained the primary growth driver, accounting for 381 deals, a 30% increase over the previous quarter.Cross-border deals also strengthened, with inbound transactions rising to 55 and outbound deals (Indian investments overseas) increasing to 82, both reaching their highest levels in six quarters.This trend suggests that India remains a magnet for global investors, as Indian companies expand their international reach.Private equity (PE) activity stayed stable during the quarter. The average PE deal size increased to USD 38 million in Q3 CY25 from USD 27 million in Q2 CY25, indicating a renewed focus on larger, higher-quality investments.The report further highlighted that over the past six quarters, India's total deal volume has expanded by 61 per cent, while the overall deal value has nearly doubled. This highlights the country's transition toward a more mature and value-driven investment environment.Both M&A and PE investors are increasingly targeting strategic, scale-oriented, and globally relevant opportunities.With higher activity levels and growing deal sizes, Q3 CY25 reinforces India's position as one of the world's most dynamic deal markets.

UP Minister Narrowly Escapes Collision With Truck on Agra Lucknow Expressway
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UP Minister Narrowly Escapes Collision With Truck on Agra Lucknow Expressway

Firozabad: Uttar Pradesh Minister for Women Welfare and Child Development, Baby Rani Maurya, narrowly escaped a road accident on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway on Friday night.The cabinet minister was travelling to Lucknow after attending various official programs in Hathras district when the incident occurred. The accident took place near the 56th kilometre mark in Firozabad district, where traffic from both sides of the highway was diverted onto a single lane.A truck was travelling ahead of Rani Maurya's vehicle when suddenly one of its tyres burst. As a result, it lost control and collided with the minister's car. However, the quick reflexes of the Maurya's driver averted a major road accident. While the vehicle was severely damaged, the minister remained unharmed.The police arrived at the scene immediately after the incident and seized the truck involved in the accident. Meanwhile, Baby Rani Maurya was sent to Lucknow in another vehicle.Later, the minister instructed the authorities to take strict measures to ensure safety on the expressway and prevent accidents. She highlighted the need for proactive monitoring and prompt response mechanisms. Authorities are expected to review expressway safety protocol in light of the incident.Meanwhile, three people were killed on Wednesday afternoon under the Ramnagar police station area of Varanasi in a bike-truck collision near Tengra mod, officials said.According to Additional Commissioner of Police, Atul Anjan, the officials immediately inspected the incident spot and the bodies of the deceased were sent to the mortuary."Around 12:30 PM today, a tragic incident was reported from Tengra Mod under Ramnagar Police Station, in which three people lost their lives. It was a motorcycle accident involving a truck. I, along with officials from the local police station, immediately inspected the accident site. The bodies were sent to the mortuary for further legal procedures," Atul Anjan told ANI.

Indian Navy Gets 'MAHE' - 1st Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft from Cochin Shipyard
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Indian Navy Gets 'MAHE' - 1st Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi: Indian shipbuilding and repair company Cochin Shipyard delivered 'MAHE', the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) that were indigenously designed and built by the company, to the Indian Navy on Thursday.According to Cochin Shipyard PRO, the acceptance form was signed between Dr. S Harikrishnan, Director (Operations), Cochin Shipyard Limited and Commander Amit Chandra Choubey, Commanding Officer (Designate), Mahe in the presence of Rear Admiral R Adhisrinivasan, CSO (Tech), Western Naval Command, Cmde Anup Menon, Warship Production Superintendent, Kochi and other senior officials of Indian Navy and CSL.The Cochin Shipyard says the warship has been designed and constructed in accordance with the Classification Rules of Det Norske Veritas (DNV). The 78 m long warship is the largest Indian Naval warship propelled by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet combination. The ship has been designed for underwater surveillance, Search & Rescue operations and Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO).According to the Shipbuilding company, the ship is capable of conducting ASW operations in coastal waters and has advanced mine-laying capabilities; hence, the induction of ASW SWC ships would significantly boost the shallow water Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities of the Indian Navy.Earlier, the sixth vessel (Named as INS Magdala) in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) was launched on Saturday at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. In keeping with naval maritime tradition, the ship was launched by Renu Rajaram in the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A), along with senior officials from the Indian Navy and CSL.This ship is indigenously designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. Delivery of the first ship is planned for the end of October 2025. ASW SWCs will augment underwater domain awareness, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Mine Laying capabilities.

India's Supportive Policies, Funding Drive Rapid Green Energy Transition In Subcontinent: S&P
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India's Supportive Policies, Funding Drive Rapid Green Energy Transition In Subcontinent: S&P

India's ambitious renewable energy initiatives are on track and the country is currently leading the pack in South and Southeast Asia. According to a report by S&P Global Ratings, India has made good progress in renewable capacity additions, significantly outpacing coal.As per the S&P Global Ratings report on energy transition in South and Southeast Asia, other countries in the region risk missing their targets and will require economic and scalable renewable power (Indonesia) or stronger grid networks (the Philippines, Vietnam)."A larger scale of execution, bigger hybrid projects, rising storage tenders and robust private sector funding will likely drive these gains," it said.For India's case, the report asserted that India's regulatory policy is supportive, technology adoption and grid network are at a developing stage, and the funding environment for such green goals too are supportive."A few countries have tweaked their energy transition targets, with an increasing reliance on gas as transition fuel for Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. Increasing reliance on LNG imports (due to declining domestic gas production) and their price volatility could pose a risk for fossil-fuel-based players unable to fully pass on higher costs to customers. Building LNG infrastructure and import capacity will also be essential to this shift," it suggested.As far as who fares better in meeting transition targets, the report noted that India leads its peers due to low-cost renewables (with storage) and a mature competitive-bidding framework.India sees an uptick in storage-based tenders, including batteries that will help with renewables integration, the report noted, affirming India's technology adoption.But most countries face execution delays and lower grid investments compared to generation."Outside India, we assume countries in South and Southeast Asia will rely more heavily on fossil fuels over the next five years. Many are focusing on gas as a transition fuel, with renewables and storage only ramping up significantly from 2030 onward. Hefty spending requirements to meet ambitious national targets and higher leverage remain key credit risks for utilities in the region," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Cheng Jia Ong.Touching upon the funding aspect, the global rating agency noted that India's maturing renewables market benefits from high private funding. Indonesia and Vietnam face large funding gaps and low private-sector participation. All in all, the report, in a way, concluded that the pace of renewables growth is highest for India, a reflection of supportive policies and funding environment.Renewables capacity addition in India remains at the forefront, requiring at least 50 GW yearly till 2030 to meet its 500 GW target. The country added 35 GW of renewable capacity in the first nine months of 2025, putting it on track to hit its target this year.The power sector accounts for close to half of the South and Southeast Asia carbon emissions, and rising power demand could make decarbonization goals more challenging.Close to 20 per cent of global power demand by 2050 will be from the SSEA region, from a current 15 per cent, the report estimated. At COP26 held in 2021, India committed to an ambitious five-part "Panchamrit" pledge. They included reaching 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity, generating half of all energy requirements from renewables, and reducing emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030.India also aims to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 45 per cent and committed net-zero emissions by 2070.

Trump Warns China Of 'A Potential' 155% Tariff From Nov 1 Over Trade Deal
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Trump Warns China Of 'A Potential' 155% Tariff From Nov 1 Over Trade Deal

Washington DC, US: US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) issued a stern warning to China on the possibility of imposing a steep tariff of up to 155 per cent starting November 1 if a trade deal is not reached between the two countries.Speaking at the White House during a high-level meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Trump, despite the trade tensions between the two nations, stated that Beijing has been "very respectful" of Washington and that they are paying "tremendous amounts of money" on the backs of the 55 per cent tariffs levied on their goods to the US."I think China's been very respectful of us. They are paying tremendous amounts of money to us in the form of tariffs. As you know, they are paying 55 per cent; that's a lot of money," Trump said.The US President also added that many countries had previously taken advantage of the United States but emphasised that such practices were no longer tolerated."A lot of countries took advantage of the US and they are not able to take advantage anymore. China's paying 55 per cent and a potential 155 per cent come November 1st unless we make a deal," he said.Trump further mentioned his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, expressing optimism about their relationship and the possibility of reaching a mutually beneficial trade agreement."I am meeting with President Xi. We have a very good relationship; we are going to be meeting in South Korea in a couple of weeks... I think we are going to work out something which is good for both the countries," the US President noted.Looking ahead to meeting in South Korea with Xi Jinping, Trump emphasised hopes for a fair and mutually beneficial agreement."I think when we finish our meetings in South Korea, China and I will have a really fair and really great trade deal together. I want them to buy soybeans... It's going to be fantastic for both countries, and it's going to be fantastic for the entire world," he stated.His remarks came during his meeting with Australian PM Anthony Albanese at the Oval Office, where both leaders signed a multi-billion dollar agreement on critical minerals and defence cooperation, with Albanese underscoring the scale of the collaboration, stating, "USD 8.5 billion is in the pipeline."The agreements were the result of months of negotiations and are expected to significantly enhance supply-chain security, energy independence, and military cooperation between the two allies.Earlier, Trump, in a post on Truth Social, announced an additional 100 per cent tariff on Chinese goods "over and above any tariff that they are currently paying", effective November 1.The US President noted that the decision was taken after what he described as China taking "an extraordinarily aggressive position on trade" by sending "an extremely hostile letter to the world".He also said that export controls will be placed on all critical software starting the same day."Based on the fact that China has taken this unprecedented position, and speaking only for the USA, and not other Nations who were similarly threatened, starting November 1, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China, over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying. Also on November 1, we will impose Export Controls on any and all critical software," his post read."It has just been learnt that China has taken an extraordinarily aggressive position on trade in sending an extremely hostile letter to the world, stating that they were going to, effective November 1, 2025, impose large-scale Export Controls on virtually every product they make, and some not even made by them. This affects ALL Countries, without exception, and was obviously a plan devised by them years ago. It is absolutely unheard of in International Trade, and a moral disgrace in dealing with other Nations," it added.Meanwhile, Trump, during his meeting with the Australian PM, revealed plans to visit China early next year following an invitation from Chinese leadership."I've been invited to go to China. And I'm going to be doing that sometime fairly early next year," he said.

Ananya Panday's Diwali Outfit Is Mom Bhavana Panday's Over 20-Year-Old Salwar Suit, A Tribute To 'Vintage Gudda' Rohit Bal
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Ananya Panday's Diwali Outfit Is Mom Bhavana Panday's Over 20-Year-Old Salwar Suit, A Tribute To 'Vintage Gudda' Rohit Bal

As people across the country are celebrating Diwali with sweets and smiles, Bollywood stars are also leaving no chance to spam social media with their festive wishes and stunning traditional looks.Among them, Ananya Panday won hearts with her simple and sentimental choice as she opted to wear her mother Bhavana Panday's more-than-20-year-old salwar suit, designed by the late Rohit Bal.The Ctrl actress, on Monday, took to her Instagram stories to wish her fans and followers a bright and joyful Diwali. Sitting in her car, Ananya looked radiant as she smiled for the camera and wrote, “Diwali!! Sending love and light.”Take a look:In another story, Ananya shared her full Diwali outfit and revealed its emotional value. She wore a vintage creation by Rohit Bal, the celebrated designer who passed away on November 1 of last year, originally made for her mother over two decades ago."Vintage Gudda, Rohit Bal. From my mom's closet 20+ years ago," she captioned her post, paying tribute to the designer and celebrating family memories at once.Ananya's fuchsia salwar suit stood out for its elegance and charm. The sleeveless kurta featured a halter neckline with delicate silver embroidery on the borders, paired with a matching churidar and a lightly embellished dupatta draped over one shoulder.On the work front, Ananya Panday is gearing up for an exciting year. She will soon be seen opposite Kartik Aaryan in the romantic drama Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, followed by Chand Mera Dil, where she will star alongside Kill fame Lakshya.