Saudi Arabia halts pilgrimages over virus
Dubai: Saudi Arabia on Thursday halted travel to the holiest sites in Islam over fears about a viral epidemic just months ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage, a move that came as the Mideast has over 240 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus. The extraordinary decision by Saudi Arabia stops foreigners from reaching the holy […]
Row over timing of transfer of HC judge Muralidhar; Centre calls it “routine”, “shameful” says Congress
New Delhi: A row erupted on Thursday over the timing of the transfer of Delhi High Court judge Justice S Muralidhar, who had slammed the police for not registering a case against three BJP leaders for their alleged hate speeches, as the Congress said the “midnight” notification was “shameful” and the Centre accused the opposition […]
Doval tasked with quelling communal riots in Delhi as 22 killed
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi tasked National Security Advisor Ajit Doval with the mandate to restore normalcy in riot-hit North East Delhi where 24 people have been killed in communal violence as concerns grew over inept handling of the situation by Delhi Police, officials said on Wednesday. Immediately after visiting US President Donald Trump […]
Delhi violence ‘chilling reminder’ of 2002 Gujarat riots: Yechury
New Delhi: CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday said the violence in Delhi is a “chilling reminder” of the 2002 Gujarat riots and the only way to restore peace and normalcy in the capital is by calling in the Army. In a joint press conference with CPI general secretary D Raja, Yechury claimed that […]
Delhi violence like horror film on anti-Sikh riots: Shiv Sena
Mumbai: Observing that the violence in Delhi is akin to a “horror film” depicting the grim reality of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday said the “bloodbath” has brought disrepute to the national capital like never before while US President Donald Trump was in India with the “message of love”. The editorial […]