Chhattisgarh: 11 women among 31 Naxalites killed; rebel toll at 81 this year; 2 cops martyred
Bijapur (Chhattisgarh): In one of the deadliest blows to Naxalites in Chhattisgarh, security forces on Sunday gunned down 31 rebels, including 11 women, in a fierce encounter in the state’s Bijapur district, police said. Two security personnel were also killed and as many injured in the face-off, they said. More than 650 security personnel entered […]
Manipur CM N Biren Singh resigns, guv asks him to continue till new arrangements
Imphal: Amidst rumblings within the state BJP seeking a change of leadership in strife-torn Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. The governor accepted Singh’s resignation, along with that of his council of ministers, and requested that he continue in […]
Anurag Thakur calls Rahul ‘urban Naxal’, bigger ‘anarchist’ than Kejriwal
Lucknow: BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Sunday called Congress former president Rahul Gandhi “urban Naxal,” and accused him of disrespecting the Constitutional bodies. The Lok Sabha MP from Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh also accused Gandhi of trying to become a “bigger anarchist” than Arvind Kejriwal. His remarks come in the wake of a resounding victory […]
PM Modi takes ‘3 MPs of family’ jibe at Gandhis
New Delhi: Prime Minister NarendraModi on Tuesday excoriated Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying those speaking of “declaring a war on the Indian State” can appreciate neither Constitution nor national unity as he launched a spirited counter-offensive in LokSabha against the Opposition. With Rahul Gandhi leading the Congress’ attempts to corner the ruling alliance for its […]
India-Indonesia ties rooted in thousands of years of shared culture: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the relations between India and Indonesia are not just geopolitical but are rooted in thousands of years of shared culture and history with both countries have a tradition of unity in diversity. Modi made the remarks while addressing the Maha Kumbabhishegam of Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam […]
Trump meets with GOP senators as supporters cheer his return on eve of inauguration
Washington: President-elect Donald Trump consulted privately with Republican senators Sunday before heading off to a series of events designed to celebrate his return to power and the “Make America Great Again” movement — despite deep national political divisions on the eve of his inauguration. The private meeting featured a breakfast at Blair House, the president’s […]
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Palestinian envoy urges int’l community to ensure every detail implemented
New Delhi: As a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Sunday, the chargé d’affaires of the Palestine Embassy in India, Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, urged the international community to implement every detail in the long-awaited agreement. The envoy also sought India’s assistance in the reconstruction work in war-torn Gaza. “The deal involves […]
Kumbh fire incident: PM Modi speaks to UP CM Adityanath
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday to enquire about a fire incident at the Maha Kumbh Mela site in Prayagraj. Officials said Modi spoke to Adityanath over the phone following the incident. A big fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela due to a […]
Gaza ceasefire goes into effect on Sunday. Israel says details in flux, Qatari PM
Doha: Qatar’s prime minister on Wednesday announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that will pause the devastating 15-month war in Gaza and clear the way for dozens of Israeli hostages to go home. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announced the agreement in the Qatari capital of Doha, the site of weeks of […]
