A nine-year-old girl died after being run over by a Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus in the city on Saturday, police said.

Chhote Lal Mahato, an LPG delivery worker, has spent 20 years contesting elections in Bihar, driven by his dream to serve the public.

India is upgrading its Kabul mission to a full embassy, signaling a significant diplomatic shift during Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi’s visit. This move, without formal recognition, aims to enhance regional stability and counter terrorism. Muttaqi also strongly condemned Pakistan’s alleged bombing of civilian areas in Afghanistan, highlighting a growing rift between Kabul and Islamabad.