Nawaz Sharif trying to create ‘rebellion’ in Pak Army: Imran Khan
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday lashed out at three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif, describing him as a “jackal” who is trying to create “rebellion” in the Army by accusing it of involvement in the country’s politics and calling for a change in the military as well as the ISI leadership. Sharif, the […]
Children, adults produce different antibodies against coronavirus: Study
New York: Children and adults produce different types and amounts of antibodies in response to the novel coronavirus infection, according to a study which suggests the course of the infection and immune response is distinct in kids, and most of them easily clear the virus from their bodies. “Our study provides an in-depth examination of […]
Rift in NDA as Nitish hits out at Yogi
Dubs Yogi’s talk of throwing out people "faltu baat"
Patna: NDA partners BJP and the JD(U) appear divided on the contentious new citizenship law, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserting illegal immigrants will be thrown out of the country and the alliance’s CM face for Bihar Nitish Kumar calling such talk “faltu baat”. Notes of dissonance emanated from the JD(U)-BJP stable on […]
Determined to protect our sovereignty, territorial integrity: Rajnath
New Delhi: As the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh enters the seventh month, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India wants peaceful resolution of differences but at the same time it is determined to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of “unilateralism and aggression” no matter what the sacrifice. […]
US presidential race too close to call, Trump claims ‘fraud’
Washington: The race for the White House between Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden was poised for a photo-finish, even as the incumbent Republican president on Wednesday claimed “fraud” in the counting of votes and said he would approach the Supreme Court to stop it. With millions of votes still being counted and […]
Noted Pak move to accord provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan: China
Beijing: China on Wednesday said it has “noted” the recent move by Pakistan to accord ‘provisional provincial status’ to Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PaK). On Sunday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that his government has decided to accord a provisional provincial status to the Gilgit-Baltistan region of PaK. Reacting to Khan’s remarks, Spokesperson in […]
Pro-Khalistan group threatens to disrupt flights at IGI airport
Security tightened with additional deployments
New Delhi: Security has been beefed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after a banned pro-Khalistan outfit, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), threatened to disrupt two Air India flights scheduled to leave for London on November 5, police said on Wednesday. The US-based SFJ has issued a call to boycott Air India flights and urged the […]
Pak Punjab minister removed for his ‘anti Hindu’ remarks
Lahore: The Information Minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, Fayyazul Chohan, known for his derogatory remarks about the minority Hindu community, has been sacked again after Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed his displeasure over the provincial media team’s inability to counter the Opposition. Chohan, known to be a firebrand Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader, was first removed […]
Govt blocks 12 pro-Khalistani websites
New Delhi: The government has ordered to block 12 websites linked to pro-Khalistani outfits, a source aware of the development said on Tuesday. Some of the blocked websites were being directly operated by outlawed organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). These websites were carrying pro-Khalistani content. “12 websites have been ordered to be blocked by the […]
Covid-19: Mutation in virus may have made it more contagious: Study
Houston: The novel coronavirus is accumulating genetic mutations, one of which may have made it more contagious, according to a study involving more than 5,000 COVID-19 patients in the US. The research, published in the journal mBIO, however, did not find that these mutations have made the virus deadlier or changed clinical outcomes. The researchers […]