Lok Sabha to have more number of Muslim MPs as 27 emerge victorious
New Delhi, May 24 : The number of Muslim MPs in the Lok Sabha has increased to a decade high of 27, up from 23 last time, with a dozen of them winning from Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal even as none of the six Muslim candidates fielded by BJP tasted victory. Registering an emphatic […]
Pak authorities arrest terrorist fleeing to Saudi at Peshawar airport
Peshawar, May 24 : Pakistani authorities on Friday arrested a terrorist wanted for alleged acts of terror and sabotage as he was trying to board a Saudi-bound plane at the airport here, officials said. Maulvi Nabi, whose name was already on the exit control list, was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) authorities at […]
Pak urges all stakeholders to demonstrate peace, tolerance as US-Iran tension escalates
Islamabad, May 24 : Amid tense relations between the US and Iran, Pakistan on Friday urged all stakeholders to demonstrate patience and tolerance. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Islamabad wants resolution of all outstanding issues through diplomatic engagement as he held talks with his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif. Zarif arrived in Islamabad on […]
Four new SC judges administered oath of office
New Delhi, May 24 : Four new judges of the Supreme Court were administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Friday, taking their overall number to 31 — the full sanctioned strength of the top court. Justices B R Gavai, Surya Kant, Aniruddha Bose and A S Bopanna were […]
Modi, Shah meet BJP veterans Advani, Joshi
New Delhi, May 24 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah Friday called on party veterans LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, a day after the party-led NDA returned to power at the Centre with a massive mandate. “Called on respected Advani Ji. The BJP’s successes today are possible because greats like […]
Advani congratulates Modi for BJP’s ‘unprecedented’ poll victory, praises Shah
New Delhi, May 23: Veteran BJP leader LK Advani congratulated Prime Narendra Modi on Thursday for steering the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) towards an “unprecedented victory” in the Lok Sabha polls. He also praised BJP chief Amit Shah for his efforts to ensure that the message of the party reached every voter. “Heartiest congratulations […]
Pakistan to get Saudi oil for 3 years on deferred payments from July
Islamabad, May 23 : Cash-strapped Pakistan will start getting the much-anticipated Saudi Arabian oil on deferred payments from July, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Advisor on Finance has said. Last year, Saudi Arabia agreed to provide a bailout package of USD 6 billion to help resuscitate Pakistan’s worsening economy. In October last year, the Kingdom had […]
Won’t blame EVMs for defeat of anti-BJP parties: Pawar
Mumbai, May 23 : NCP chief Sharad Pawar Thursday said he would not blame the electronic voting machines (EVMS) for the defeat of anti-BJP parties in the Lok Sabha polls and added he has gracefully accepted the people’s mandate. The NCP, along with other opposition parties, had repeatedly raised concerns over the possibility of EVM […]
Mass EVM tampering difficult to do: US expert
Washington, May 23: Mass rigging of India’s EVMs is “very difficult” to do as these machines are offline that makes them standalone units, an eminent American expert has said as concerned raised by the Opposition over the possibility of their tampering. Ahead of the counting of votes in India, allegations were levelled by some parties […]
Saradha scam: SC agrees to hear Friday ex-Kolkata CP’s plea seeking extension of protection
New Delhi, May 23: The Supreme Court Thursday agreed to hear the fresh plea of former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar seeking extension of protection from arrest in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam. The former police commissioner was granted protection from arrest for a seven-day period which ends on May 24. The fresh plea […]
