Politics

Major ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops kills two civilians

Jammu, Aug 23 (ANI): At least two civilians have been killed and many others injured in one of most intense firing along the International Border so far. Continuing to violate the ceasefire agreement, the Pakistani troops targeted 22 Border Security Force posts and several villages in the Arnia and RS Pura sectors using long range mortar shells and heavy to medium machine guns. One jawan has also been injured in the most intense firing on the border so far, that is reportedly still on. All the injured people have been shifted to the Jammu Medical College for treatment. Meanwhile, Residents from villages near the border are terrified and demanding relief and evacuation by the government.

Aug 23, 2014

IAF Chief Arup Raha inaugurates 54th annual conference of ISAM

Bangalore, Aug 23 (ANI): Chief of Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha inaugurated the 54th annual conference of Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) in Bangalore. Senior officers of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, 200 national and 10 international delegates will be participating in the three-day long conference. The theme of the conference is ‘Opportunities sans boundaries’ and will have two orations and two guest lecturers. Raha, while addressing the officers, congratulated ISAM for keeping pace with the development in the aviation industry. The ISAM conference will comprise of the inaugural ceremony, scientific sessions, poster exhibition and social functions.

Aug 23, 2014

Ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops at LoC, Kashmir.

Indian Army Finds Cross-Border Tunnel in J&K in Another Confirmation of Pakistan's 'Proxy War'

Army officials said that the ground near a security post at the LoC was found caved in on Friday night, and investigations were on to confirm if there was a tunnel.

Aug 23, 2014

Chinese students learn Hindi in Ahmedabad to improve business prospects

Ahmedabad, Aug 23 (ANI): Chinese students from commerce and humanities background are learning Hindi in Ahmedabad to improve their skills, jobs and business prospects. Despite twitchy relations and occasional heated rhetoric, business relations between India and China have boomed for more than a decade. Hindi language is spoken in large parts of India, especially in north, east and west. Chinese Student, Cho Chaw Hao, said knowledge of language would help her communicate better with her local clients. Another student, Annie, wanted to know Hindi to learn more about the country.

Aug 23, 2014