Indian national arrested for ‘spying’, claims Pakistan police
Lahore, Aug 1 (PTI) Police in Pakistan’s Punjab province claimed to have arrested an “Indian spy” in the town of Dera Ghazi Khan. Quoting police, local media reported that they arrested an Indian national who “admitted” himself to be a spy. Spying is punishable by death in Pakistan. Police said the accused, identified as Raju Lakshman, […]
BJP leader stokes controversy in Odisha Assembly with derogatory remarks against Muslim women
Bhubaneswar, Aug 1 (PTI) A BJP leader stoked a controversy in the Odisha Assembly on Thursday when he said “Muslim women dominate red-light areas of Mumbai and Kolkata”. Speaking in support of the ‘triple talaq’ bill, B C Sethi, the BJP’s deputy leader in the assembly, quoted “survey reports” during Zero Hour to justify his claim […]
Unnao rape: SC directs transfer of cases to Delhi; orders Rs 25L compensation to survivor
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) The Supreme Court Thursday directed the transfer of all five cases registered in connection with the Unnao rape incident from a court in Uttar Pradesh to a court in the national capital. The apex court also directed the Uttar Pradesh government to provide Rs 25 lakh to the rape survivor as […]
Delegation led by Dr Farooq urge PM Modi to not take any step that would worsen Valley situation
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that during their meeting with PM Narendra Modi they have requested that ‘no precipitous steps of any sort’ should be taken that may result in worsening situation in the state of J&K. Omar along with National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah and MP […]
Al-Qaeda heir, Osama’s son Hamza bin Laden killed: US media
Washington, Aug 1 (AFP) Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza, chosen heir to the leadership of Al-Qaeda, has been killed, US media reported Wednesday citing American officials. NBC News said three US officials had confirmed they had information of Hamza bin Laden’s death, but gave no details of the place or date. The New York Times subsequently […]
US, Pak to hold talks on ongoing Afghan peace process
Islamabad, Aug 1 (PTI) Pakistan and the US were on Thursday poised to hold crucial talks here on the Afghan peace process, amid reports that the Trump administration is close to signing an MoU with the Taliban during the upcoming parleys in Doha. Talks between the two sides assume significance as the MoU is reportedly about […]
Iran president: US sanctions on foreign minister ‘childish’
Tehran, Aug 1 (AP) Iran’s president lambasted new US sanctions by the Trump administration targeting the country’s foreign minister, describing the move on Thursday as “childish” and a barrier to diplomacy. Hassan Rouhani’s remarks came after the Trump administration announced Wednesday it had imposed financial sanctions on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as part of its […]
Requested to ensure law and order does not deteriorate in J&K: Omar Abdullah after meeting with PM Modi
A National Conference delegation, led by former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to discuss the situation in the state. Farooq Abdullah’s son Omar Abdullah, also a former chief minister of the state, was part of the delegation. “We have requested PM to ensure law and […]
700 Rounds of AK-47 rifle recovered from Lashkoot forests in Bandipora, hideout busted
Bandipora: Government forces on Thursday claimed to have busted a militant hideout in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district and have recovered arms and ammunition. Official sources told KNO that on a credible input, government forces including army’s 13JAKLI, Jammu and Kashmir police and other forces busted a militant hideout in lashkoot forest area of Chandeji […]
RS clears Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill – 2019: Read the proposed new penalties for breaking traffic rules
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha has cleared the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 that aims to improve road safety, facilitate citizens in their dealings with transport departments, strengthen rural transport, public transport and last mile connectivity through automation, computerization and online services. In the area of road safety, the Bill proposes to increase penalties to […]