Bantwal: SDPI candidate Riyaz to withdraw nomination
Bantwal: SDPI candidate Riyaz Farangipet, who was fielded to contest from Bantwal Assembly constituency, has now decided to withdraw his nomination.
"The party has taken this decision to defeat communalism and save democracy," Riyaz Farangapeti told Varthabharati.
“In the current elections, the secular parties have to win a large number of seats. If SDPI contests, there are chances of secular votes getting divided and in turn communalists may get benefit out of this. Due to this reason, experts in the party have taken this decision. I am committed to the decision of the party,” Riyaz Farangipet stated.
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US Consulate in Dubai reportedly attacked
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.
There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.
Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.
Near US embassy in Dubai pic.twitter.com/z5VTZNVxNO
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