Pakistan arrests 250 for rioting, disrupting peace
Islamabad/Lahore, Nov 4: Pakistan police on Sunday arrested nearly 250 people from across the country on charges of arson, vandalism and violence during the three-day mass protests following the acquittal of Christian woman Asia Bibi. A day after striking a deal with the radical Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), the government swung into action as it […]
Mayawati’s BSP says it holds “key” to next government in MP
Bhopal, Nov 4 : The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has said it will play a key role in the formation of the next government in Madhya Pradesh as it expects a fractured verdict in the November 28 assembly polls. Madhya Pradesh BSP president Pradeep Ahirwar said the party will vastly improve its tally and win […]
Ajit Pawar can be arrested anytime in irrigation scam: Danve
Mumbai, Nov 4 : Senior NCP leader and former deputy chief minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar can be arrested “anytime” in the alleged irrigation scam, state BJP president Raosaheb Danve has said. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), however, said Pawar had no role in the alleged scam and accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of […]
Mentally disabled man shot dead by Army sentry
Srinagar, Nov 3: A mentally disabled man was allegedly shot dead by an Army sentry in the early hours of Saturday when he ignored his warnings and walked towards an Army camp in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. A security guard at the Army camp shot at Rayees Ahmad Wani at 3 […]
Terrorism, emanating from beyond our borders, most serious HR violation: India at UN
United Nations, Nov 3: In a veiled attack on Pakistan, India at the UN said that terrorism is the most serious violation of human rights emanating from beyond its borders, urging the global community to take a resolute action against the menace in all its forms and manifestations. A lack of consensus in the Human […]
China agrees to bail out cash-strapped Pak
Vows 'necessary support'; inks 16 pacts with Pak PM led team
BY: K J M Varma Beijing: China said it will provide the “necessary support” to Pakistan to tide over the present financial crisis, expand CPEC projects as the two countries signed 16 agreements on Saturday after talks between Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang to boost their “all-weather” strategic ties. Khan […]
Pak summons Indian diplomat over ‘unprovoked firing’
Islamabad, Nov 3 : Pakistan on Saturday summoned India’s Deputy High Commissioner J P Singh and condemned the “unprovoked firing” on the Line of Control by Indian troops that killed a woman. Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal summoned Singh and “condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations” by the Indian forces, the Foreign Office said. Faisal said […]
Fake godman facing rape charges arrested from UP
Jammu, Nov 3: A self-styled godman was arrested Saturday after being on the run for the last nearly one month following rape charges levelled against him by a minor girl in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Swami Brahmanand Saraswati, a resident of Mathura, was arrested by a special team of Jammu and […]
Attempts being made through ‘external linkages’ to ‘revive’ insurgency in Punjab: Army chief
New Delhi, Nov 3: Attempts are being made through “external linkages” to “revive insurgency” in Punjab and if early action is not taken, it will be too late, Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat Saturday said. He was addressing a gathering of senior Army officers, defence experts and former senior officials of government and police at […]
Dhoni’s absence is opportunity for Rishabh: Rohit
Kolkata, Nov 3: India captain Rohit Sharma is confident that young Rishabh Pant will use the upcoming T20 series against West Indies as an “opportunity to express himself” in the absence of the talismanic Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Dhoni, whose batting form has been on the wane, is not a part of the shortest format presenting […]
