BJP worker in Pune builds temple for Modi
Pune: A BJP worker here has constructed a temple for Narendra Modi, complete with the prime minister’s bust inside. It was his tribute to the prime minister who “built Ram temple at Ayodhya” among other things, says 37-year-old Mayur Munde. The small temple stands in Pune’s Aundh area. “After becoming PM, Modi has done a […]
Authorities foil Shia processions in Srinagar to mark eighth day of Muhurram mourning period
Srinagar, Aug 17 (PTI) Authorities on Tuesday foiled processions by members of the Shia community here to mark the eighth day of the 10-day Muhurram mourning period, officials said. Several members of the community were detained at various places in the city, they said. The officials said a few members of the community tried to […]
Taliban announces ‘amnesty’, urges women to join government
Kabul, Aug 17 (AP) The Taliban declared an amnesty across Afghanistan and urged women to join their government Tuesday, seeking to convince a wary population that they have changed a day after deadly chaos gripped the main airport as desperate crowds tried to flee their rule. Following a blitz across Afghanistan that saw many cities […]
India brings back its envoy, officials from Kabul
New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) India on Tuesday rushed back home its ambassador and staff from the embassy in Kabul in a military transport aircraft in the wake of escalating tension, fear and uncertainty gripping the Afghan capital after its take over by the Taliban two days back. The C-17 Globemaster aircraft of the Indian Air […]
BJP worker shot dead in Kulgam
Srinagar, Aug 17: A BJP worker was shot dead by suspected militants in Brazloo area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. Official sources said that suspected militants fired upon BJP incharge for Homshali Bugh constituency outside his home from point blank range, resulting in his instant death. He has been identified as Javid Ahmad […]
Afghanistan takeover : Seven killed amid chaos at Kabul airport
Kabul: Senior US military officials say the chaos at the Kabul airport Monday morning left seven people dead, including some who fell from a departing American military transport jet. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss ongoing operations. Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of the capital’s airport […]
