Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for India and China to cooperate for mutual benefit and to bolster the Global South. Key recent diplomatic interactions between leaders have improved bilateral relations, highlighting the importance of dialogue and resolving disputes diplomatically.
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Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing the North Eastern Council, emphasized PM Modi's vision for the Northeast's development. He highlighted the significant infrastructure improvements, a 71% drop in violence, and the signing of peace treaties leading to over 10,000 armed youths joining mainstream society.
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Chikodi police arrested Savitri Itnale for allegedly killing her husband, Shrimant Ramappa Itnale, due to his torture for money. She killed him with a stone, dismembered the body, and disposed of the parts in separate locations. The police were led to the suspect through village inquiries and have recovered crime-related materials.
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