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Moscow [Russia], October 21 (ANI): Nearly 1 lakh devotees and visitors from Kalmykia and neighbouring provinces of Russia attended the weeklong exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha at the Golden Temple of Buddha Shakyamuni in Elista, Kalmykia, according to the Embassy of India in Russia.In a post on X on Monday, the embassy stated that the sacred relics, brought from India, were accompanied by venerated

(Photo credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images)Third-seeded Alex de Minaur of Australia produced his 300th tour-level win, rolling past native son Jurij Rodionov 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, Austria.Rodionov, a wild-card entry, hung with de Minaur through the first nine games but faltered at 4-5. He had one ad point to reach 5-5, but the Aussie came up with a winner and won th

CAIRO, 20th October, 2025 (WAM) - Egypt has welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan on 19 October 2025, which also includes the establishment of a mechanism aimed at fostering lasting peace and stability between the two neighboring countries.In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, Egypt expressed hope that the agreement would help end border tensions,

JEDDAH, 20th October, 2025 (WAM) - The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Monday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan.In a statement, the secretariat congratulated both countries for reaching this agreement, expressing hope that it will restore understanding and harmony, foster mutual trust, advance cooperative and good-neighborly ties, and consol