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Dawood mom’s 4 agri plots set to be auctioned

Four properties in Khed taluka, Ratnagiri district, belonging to fugitive terrorist Dawood Ibrahim's mother Amina Bi, will be auctioned by the competent authority and administrator of the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act. The properties, located in Mumbake village, have a total reserve price of Rs 19.2 lakh. The auction will be held through e-auction, public auction, and tender in sealed envelope. This marks the 12th auction of properties belonging to Dawood or his kin in the past nine years.

Jaishankar on how Modi govt made Pakistan's terror policy irrelevant

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar sheds light on India's global diplomatic strategies under the Modi government, emphasizing the country's approach to dealing with Pakistan. He highlights India's success in neutralizing Pakistan's policy of using cross-border terrorism as leverage in diplomatic dialogues. Jaishankar states that India is open to dealing with Pakistan but not under conditions where terrorism is seen as a legitimate tool for diplomacy. He also discusses India's foreign policy in relation to the United States, criticisms about India's democracy, and the evolving relationship with Gulf countries.

Irfan Pathan wants Rohit Sharma to replace Ashwin with this player

In the opening Test of the two-match series at Centurion's SuperSport Park, India faced a defeat by an innings and 32 runs, concluding within three days. Historically, India hasn't clinched a bi-lateral Test series win in South Africa, having made attempts on eight occasions, resulting in seven losses and one drawn series. Despite posting 245 in their first innings, India's batting lineup faltered, managing only 131 runs across 34.1 overs in the second innings. South Africa set a strong foundation with a commanding 408 in their initial outing.

7.6 magnitude earthquake hits Japan: What we know so far

In a significant event on Monday, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook north central Japan, as per NHK, the public broadcaster. In reaction, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued tsunami warnings for Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures. Anticipating waves up to 5 meters in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, authorities remain on high alert. NHK reports waves over 1 meter hitting Wajima City's coast in Ishikawa Prefecture. Hokuriku Electric Power is inspecting nuclear facilities for safety post-quake, NHK reveals.