HT Evening News Brief October 25: Jaishankar urges dialogue on global conflicts, Kharge targets BJP, Sindhu loses French Open final
Here's a quick recap of the day's top headlines from India, the world and the field of sports and entertainment.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urged for dialogue and diplomacy on October 25 to address conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, emphasizing that wars impact economies worldwide. He cautioned against employing terrorism as a statecraft tool, advocating stronger global actions against such threats. Meanwhile, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP for allegedly pilfering donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and demanded an inquiry into related rituals conducted after Kharge's speech in Haldwani.
The Congress leader also alleged electoral irregularities and called for elections using ballot papers. Across Europe, demonstrators protested against rising living costs, housing affordability, education, and political accountability, while France and Italy dealt with clashes between protesters and police. In Albania's Tirana, violent clashes erupted, while Portugal cleared a housing protest camp in Lisbon.
In entertainment news, singer Shilpa Rao faced criticism after her performance was abruptly ended during a Mumbai concert due to production delays. The All India Cine Workers Association vowed to support Rao legally if she pursued action against the organizers. Finally, PV Sindhu was defeated by South Korea's An Se Young in the French Open final, marking Sindhu's 11th loss to the South Korean player.
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