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Saudi Arabia Confirms Khashoggi Killed in Turkish Consulate
Saudi Arabia confirms journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in Istanbul consulate. A top Saudi intelligence has also been official fired, reports AFP quoting state media.
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Over 50 Feared Dead in Train Accident Near Amritsar's Jora Phatak
A major train accident took place near Amritsar’s Jora Phatak on Friday, reportedly leading to multiple deaths and injuries.
Punjab Police said that at least 50 people were killed in the mishap as a train ran into a burning effigy of Ravana, as people near it were celebrating Dussehra.
"There are more than 50 casualties. We are evacuating people... injured taken to the hospital", ANI quoted Punjab Police as saying.
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Punjab Police Arrests Two Suspected Khalistani Module Members
The Punjab Police on Friday arrested two members of a Khalistani module, allegedly engaged in propagating the Khalistani Referendum 2020 campaign by affixing banners and posters at public places in Amritsar, ANI reported.
A case has been registered and an investigation is underway, police said.
3 Killed in Blast at Afghan Poll Candidate's Office
At least three people were killed on Friday in a blast targeting the office of a female parliamentary candidate in Afghanistan's Balkh province, the police said.
The blast took place at the office of Parisa Shams Sadat in Zari district of the province, provincial police spokesman Shir Jan Durani was cited as saying by Xinhua news agency.
All the victims were civilians. Villagers said the number of casualties was higher than reported.
(IANS)