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MEA rejects ‘malicious’ anti-India references in OIC meeting resolutions, slams Pakistan for 'bigoted' agenda

The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday rejected anti-India references in resolutions adopted at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Baghdad on October 17-18, alleging that Pakistan had orchestrated them.

MEA rejects ‘malicious’ anti-India references in OIC meeting resolutions, slams Pakistan for 'bigoted' agenda

The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday rejected anti-India references in resolutions adopted at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Baghdad on October 17-18, alleging that Pakistan had orchestrated them.

Renowned scientist wins eye-watering seven-figure payout after jury rules his much younger colleague lied about him being a sex pest

David Sabatini, 58, a world-renowned molecular biologist, won a massive payout on Friday after a jury found his colleague Kristin Knose, 38, lied about him being a sex pest.

Football club president who built 24ft 'eyesore man cave' in garden faces £100,000 court battle with neighbour who wants it demolished

Justin Salmon upset neighbour Andrianna Neophytou by building a 'den' with a TV, bar, plastered walls, carpeting and furniture at the bottom of his Coulsdon garden.

'Stylish' polo shirt from David Beckham-loved brand now £45 and perfect for Christmas

'Stylish polo shirt. Lovely fabric, soft and smooth'

Phone stolen in metro crowd, Rs 57,000 lost within an hour; SIM card used to take money from bank accounts without unlocking the device

A phone worth Rs 60,000 was reportedly stolen in a metro crowd, followed by a loss of Rs 57,000 from a bank account within 45 minutes. A post on X describes how a stolen SIM could be misused for banking-related fraud. Here is how SIM PIN protection works and what users should do after losing a phone.

Sweet corn can turn dark after home canning even when it was processed correctly; natural compounds can react with iron and air to create the unexpected colour

Sweet corn may develop brown or black hues after home canning due to chemical reactions. These color changes often occur without spoilage, despite proper canning practices. The reactions involve enzymes and minerals, which can influence the corn's appearance. High-quality water and appropriate processing temperatures are crucial for maintaining color. It is important to evaluate the safety of canned corn based on established safety guidelines, not color changes.

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Clarifications and Corrections

An online article from 30 September wrongly said that Andy Burnham had hinted at more Budget tax hikes in his round of television interviews following his Labour conference speech.

Burnham faces Labour revolt over push to ditch first-past-the-post: Party grandee warns minorities with 'outlandish views' would call the shots under altered voting system

The Prime Minister used his Labour conference speech last month to announce plans to contest the next general election with a manifesto commitment to electoral reform.

France riots live updates: Mayhem in Europe: Streets ablaze in France, luxury stores looted as minister admits police 'lost control'

France was rocked by another evening of rioting last night as the interior minister admitted the police had 'lost control' in some cities.

Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial LIVE as second week of evidence begins

Simon Richardson denies murder and is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of Michael Mullins