British officials face pressure to reverse a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters attending a match at Aston Villa due to security concerns. Israel's foreign minister called the decision "shameful," while the UK Prime Minister emphasised zero tolerance for antisemitism. Police cited intelligence and previous violent incidents as reasons for the high-risk classification.
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Indian and Chinese soldiers shared sweets across the Line of Actual Control on Diwali. This gesture of goodwill was confirmed by the Chinese Embassy. The exchange occurs as India-China relations show improvement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Xi Jinping at the SCO summit. India did not exchange sweets with Pakistan this year due to ongoing tensions.
In Madhya Pradesh's Katni district, a Dalit youth was allegedly assaulted and subjected to casteist abuse by four men, including the village sarpanch's son, after he opposed illegal mining near his farm. The victim claims he was urinated on and threatened. Police have registered a case under the SC/ST Act, and the accused are currently absconding.
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