Normalcy returns in Pak as protest over acquittal of Christian woman is blasphemy case halts
Islamabad, Nov 3: Situation in Pakistan returned to normalcy Saturday as the massive countrywide protests led by hundreds of radical Islamist hardliners against the acquittal of a Christian woman in a blasphemy case came to a halt following a deal with the government. Asia Bibi, a 47-year-old mother of four, was convicted in 2010 after […]
China set to give USD 6 bn in aid to Pak as PM Khan meets prez Xi: report
Beijing, Nov 2 : China on Friday reportedly agreed to provide USD 6 billion in aid to Pakistan, which is going through a “low point”, to minimise the cash-strapped country’s dependence on an IMF bailout package as Prime Minister Imran Khan held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Khan, who is here on his maiden […]
Asia case; Army asks protestors to end standoff: Army
Islamabad/Karachi, Nov 2 : Pakistan Army on Friday warned hundreds of radical Islamists hardliners not to test their “patience” and asked them to end the standoff peacefully to avoid the use of force as the mass protests against the acquittal of a Christian woman for blasphemy entered its third day. Asia Bibi, a 47-year-old mother […]
Rahul alleges Dassault Aviation paid kickbacks to Ambani’s firm
New Delhi, Nov 2: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi Friday alleged that Dassault Aviation paid Rs 284 crore to Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defence as the “first installment of kickbacks” and claimed Prime Minster Narendra Modi was having “sleepless nights” fearing action if a probe was conducted into the Rafale deal. He also alleged that CBI chief Alok […]
Cong workers vandalise party offices over ticket distribution
Raipur/Bilaspur, Nov 2 : Supporters of some Congress leaders allegedly ransacked the party offices in Raipur and Bilaspur districts alleging unfair distribution of tickets for the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly polls. The incidents took place on Thursday evening, a party leader said. The party, however, chose to play down the incidents calling them “minor protests”, and claimed […]
Trump turning down R-Day invite purely scheduling issue: US envoy
New Delhi, Nov 1: US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster Thursday said President Donald Trump’s inability to participate as the chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations next year was a “purely scheduling issue”. Trump has declined India’s invitation to be the chief guest at the parade citing pressing engagements, including his State of The Union […]
Chandrababu Naidu to meet Rahul Gandhi on Thursday: TDP sources
New Delhi, Nov 1 : TDP supremo and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who is trying to unite the opposition parties to take on the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections next year, will meet Congress president Rahul Gandhi here on Thursday, sources said. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) sources said Naidu will meet […]
India has no extra-territorial ambitions: Army chief
New Delhi, Nov 1 : India has no extra-territorial ambitions, but its aim is to ensure a conducive external and internal security environment for unhindered economic progress and socio-political development, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said Thursday. Contested sovereignty of maritime territories pose a major challenge in East Asia and the South China Sea and these […]
Rafale deal prime example of cronyism, corruption: Yechury
New Delhi, Nov 1 : Welcoming the Supreme Court’s order to Centre to submit details of pricing of the Rafale fighter jets India is buying from France, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury alleged Thursday that the Modi government has tried to “cover up” its secret and dishonest activities in the multi-crore defence deal. Alleging that […]
EC gets EVMs for LS polls
New Delhi, Nov 1 : The two public sector undertakings tasked with manufacturing the latest M3 type electronic voting machines to be used in next year’s Lok Sabha elections have delivered the lot comprising nearly 22.3 lakh ballot units and 16.3 lakh control units to the Election Commission, a senior EC official said. Around 22.3 […]