Govt committed to equitable development of all regions of JK: Prez
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind Thursday said the Modi government was committed to equitable development of the three regions of Jammu and Kashmir and has created a favourable environment for it. Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament at the beginning of the Budget Session, Kovind also highlighted the peaceful conclusion of Panchayat elections in […]
BJP govt strengthened democracy in Kashmir, says Amit Shah
New Delhi: BJP chief Amit Shah on Thursday said the Modi government has strengthened the democracy at grass-root level in Jammu and Kashmir, which was mainly ruled by “two families”. Addressing the party’s national minority convention, Shah said the BJP has strengthened democracy in the valley by holding local body elections in the state and […]
US sees increased security risk in S Asia as India-Pak increases nuclear arsenal
Washington: The continued growth of the atomic weapon programmes of Pakistan and India increases the risk of a “nuclear security incident” in South Asia, America’s top spymaster has warned. The remarks of National Intelligence Director Daniel Coats is part of US intelligence community’s assessment of worldwide threats in the year 2019. While Pakistan continues to […]
Rahul attacks PM onRafale, alleges he ‘sold’ IAF
New Delhi: Launching a fresh attack on Prime Minister NarendraModi over the Rafale jet deal, Congress president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday alleged that he “sold” the Indian Air Force and “stole” opportunities of the youth by giving away Rs 30,000 crore to his “friend” and businessman Anil Ambani. The government as well as Ambani have strongly […]
US spymaster says Pak supported militants will continue attacks in India, Afghan
Washington: Militant groups supported by Pakistan, which uses some terror outfits as “policy tools”, will continue to plan and conduct attacks in India and Afghanistan, according to America’s top spymaster. Remarks by Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats came as he and heads of other top American intelligence agencies appeared on Tuesday before the Senate […]
US reports ”agreements in principle” with Taliban
Kabul: Negotiators for the United States and the Taliban insurgents have reached “agreements in principle” on key issues for a peace deal that would end 17 years of war in Afghanistan, the top US envoy has said. The statement by US envoy ZalmayKhalilzad followed six days of talks last week with the Taliban in Qatar, […]
Setback: Nagaland Cabinet rejects citizenship bill
Kohima: The Nagaland Cabinet has rejected the citizenship bill, following pressure from various tribal organisations and students bodies. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Chief Secretary Temjen Toy, in a press release, said that taking into account the will and desire of all sections of the people, the Cabinet meeting on Monday made it amply clear […]
Pakistan gets a first Hindu woman judge
Islamabad/Karachi:SumanKumari has become the first Hindu woman to be appointed as a civil judge in Muslim-majority Pakistan. Suman, who hails from Qambar-Shahdadkot in Sindh province, will serve in her native district. She passed her LLB examination from Hyderabad and did her masters in law from Karachi’s Szabist University. “I have entered the field of law […]
Palestinian government ‘submits resignation’ to President Abbas
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories): The Palestinian government officially submitted its resignation to President Mahmud Abbas Tuesday, a statement said, though it will remain in place while a new administration is formed. Analysts see the change in government as an attempt by Abbas to strengthen his position and further isolate his political rivals Hamas as a decade-long […]