India has moved closer to Arab world, other Muslim nations under Modi govt: Swaraj
Abu Dhabi: India’s relations with the Arab world as well as other Muslim-majority nations has improved under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday. Addressing the Indian community in the UAE, she said that ahead of the 2014 general elections, political analysts were of the view that if Modi […]
Afghan Taliban used as circumvent against India: US commander
Washington: Pakistan continues to use Afghan Taliban as a “hedge” against India, a top US commander has told lawmakers, as he expressed America’s frustration over Islamabad’s failure to take concrete steps to deny safe havens to terrorist groups. Marine Corps Lt Genenral Kenneth McKenzie’s remarks came days after US President Donald Trump sought Pakistan Prime […]
Only BJP can handle anti India activities of ISI, Naxals: Adityanath
Karimnagar: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday said only the BJP could firmly deal with the anti India activities by ISI and Naxals in the country and ensure security for every citizen. Addressing a rally in poll-bound Telangana, he said, “The BJP will resolve the Naxal issue and act sternly against the anti-India activities […]
Aspire to achieve your goals and serve your people, Gen Rawat tells Kashmiri girl students
New Delhi: Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat Wednesday exhorted girl students from Jammu and Kashmir to work hard and compete for Army’s ‘Super 30’ coaching programme and build their career through good education. He was interacting with 18 girl students from various schools in the Valley, at the South Block here. “There is no other […]
Women poets’ to participate in ‘mushaira Jashn-e-Rekhta’ 2018
New Delhi: Jashn-e-Rekhta 2018 will feature a unique women poets’ mushaira session at the fifth edition of the Urdu festival, which is set to begin from December 14. The audience will also get to witness another highlight – Ramlila performance in Urdu by the Shri Shraddha Ramlila group titled ‘Ram Kahaani Urdu Wali’, a press […]
Bulandshahr violence: Main accused releases video, claims innocence
Lucknow: Yogesh Raj, the main accused in the Bulandshahr violence who has been absconding since Monday, issued a video message Wednesday claiming innocence, saying he was not present at the site. The video, in which Yogesh chants ‘Jai Shree Ram’ and introduces himself as the Bulandshahr district convenor of the Bajrang Dal, has been played […]
Pak needs to get on board with peace process in South Asia: US
Washington: US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said it is time for “every responsible nation” to support the efforts of the UN, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all those who are trying to maintain peace in South Asia. Pakistan must take on a substantive role in peace talks with the Taliban if the war in […]
Kartarpur did not happen as Congress leaders’ lacked vision: PM
Hanumangarh (Rajasthan): Stepping up his attack against the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged that Kartarpur went to Pakistan at the time of independence because the party’s leaders of that time had no vision and they did not respect the Sikh sentiments. Referring to the recent opening of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor across […]
My government, military working in unison: PM Imran Khan
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minster Imran Khan has dismissed reports of any civil-military friction unlike previous regimes, saying his government enjoyed unwavering support of the armed forces, a key player in the country’s politics. The government of the cricketer-turned-politician, which completed the first 100 days last Friday, said all ministers have reported their achievements to him […]