Foreign secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai, discussing India’s readiness to support Afghan development needs and receiving assurance on security concerns. The meeting, amid strained Afghan-Pakistani relations, focused on humanitarian aid, health sector support, and strengthening diplomatic and trade ties, including using Chabahar port for humanitarian purposes.

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A massive rush of devotees attempting to secure tokens for for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan of Lord Venkateshwara Temple in Tirumala resulted in the stampede.