PM Modi Departs for Australia After Signing 14 Pacts with Indonesia

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Trump Doubts Iran Ceasefire Talks, Calls Negotiations a Waste of Time

US President Donald Trump has expressed deep skepticism about ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Iran. While he indicated that American representatives could continue participating in the talks, he questioned whether any productive outcome was likely. Trump bluntly stated he believed the discussions were a waste of time and suggested the process may already be over. His remarks cast uncertainty over the diplomatic effort to reach a ceasefire agreement with Iran.

Odisha Deploys 12,000 Police, Drones for Puri Rath Yatra Security

Odisha has unveiled a comprehensive security plan ahead of the Puri Rath Yatra festival. A force of 12,000 police personnel will be deployed to manage the large crowds expected at the event. The security framework prioritizes crowd control, traffic regulation, and emergency response on the ground. Aerial surveillance will be handled through a combination of drones and anti-drone technology to secure the skies above the venue.

BJP Fields Abhishek Kumar Against Prashant Kishor in Bihar Bypoll

The BJP has fielded Abhishek Kumar as its candidate for the upcoming Bihar bypoll, where he will face poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor. Kumar is considered a close associate of BJP state president Nitin Nabin. He previously served as Vice-President of the BJP Yuva Morcha in the Bankipur region. Both Kumar and Kishor are set to make their electoral debuts in this contest, making it a closely watched debutant face-off.