Pakistan will not allow its soil to be used for any regional conflict: FM Qureshi
Islamabad: Pakistan will not allow its soil to be used for any regional conflict and play its role to de-escalate tensions between the US and Iran, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Monday, urging Tehran to refrain from any escalatory measures in response to the killing of a top Iranian general by America. Maj Gen […]
US kills powerful Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad drone strike
Washington: The US military killed General Qasem Soleimani, the powerful commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, in a drone strike in Iraq on Friday to protect American personnel abroad, dramatically escalating hostilities between the arch-rivals and spiking tensions in the already volatile Persian Gulf region. Gen Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite al-Quds force and architect of […]
PM conveys New Year greetings to top leaders of neighbouring countries
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held telephonic conversations with top leaders of Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Maldives, conveying New Year greetings and emphasising India’s commitment to regional peace and security as well as ‘neighbourhood first’ policy. Modi spoke to King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh […]
Army better prepared to face challenge that may come up at borders with Pak, China: Gen Rawat
New Delhi, Dec 31 (PTI) The Army is “better prepared” to face any challenge that may come up at India’s borders with Pakistan and China, Gen Bipin Rawat said on Tuesday, noting that the Army’s restructuring and modernisation were among his biggest achievements during his tenure as the Army chief. Gen Rawat had assumed charge as […]
Youth hate instability, anarchy: PM on Mann Ki Baat
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the youth for believing in the system and questioning it when it does not respond properly. Addressing his last ‘Mann ki Baat’ of 2019, the prime minister said the youth hate anarchy and disorder and dislike casteism and nepotism. “Our youth believe in the system and […]