Politics

US to Reopen 18 Embassies; Yemen and Lahore Consulates to Remain Shut

The United States Department of State has announced that 18 of the embassies, which had been shut down following security threats, will reopen on Sunday except the consulates of Yemen and Lahore.

Aug 10, 2013

Sushma Swaraj-Omar Abdullah Twitter Spat over Kishtwar Clashes

The Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj locked horns with the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on the ongoing Kishtwar curfew that was imposed due to clashes between two communities. At least 15 people were injured in the district due to the clashes.

Aug 9, 2013

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Cable TV Channels Blocked on 7th Day of Gorkhaland Strike; Normal Life Hit

On the eve of the seventh day of the 'indefinite bandh' called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), Darjeeling authorities blocked airing of news in the hills by three local cable TV operators.

Aug 9, 2013

LeT Founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed Leads Eid Prayers in Lahore

Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the mastermind of 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai and founder of militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), led the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday morning.

Aug 9, 2013

Nitish Kumar Apologises over Minister's Controversial Remark on Indian Army

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has apologised for Panchayati Raj Minister Bhim Singh's controversial remark that 'people join the Indian army and police to die'.

Aug 8, 2013

Defence Minister Talks Tough, Warns Pakistan not to Take Advantage of India's Restraint

After being criticised for his remarks on the ambush along the Line of Control (LoC) on 6 August that killed five Indian soldiers, Defence Minister AK Antony took a U-turn on Thursday, admitting the involvement of Pakistani troops in the attack. He also warned Pakistan not to take advantage of 'India's restraint'

Aug 8, 2013

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US Concerned over LoC Violence, Calls for Indo-Pak Dialogue

The United States has advised India and Pakistan to have dialogue as their prime move on the LoC killings on August 6 in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, where five Indian soldiers were killed.

Aug 8, 2013

Durga Shakti Nagpal Suspension: Is IAS Officer a Victim of Dirty Political Game?

In what could leave the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government red-faced, Durga Shakti Nagpal's suspension case has taken a new twist with the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board giving a clean chit to the IAS officer and the report by the Local Intelligence Unit (LIU) revealing that she was not present when the demolition of the mosque wall took place.

Aug 6, 2013

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Pakistan Denies Involvement in Attack on Indian Post

Five Indian soldiers were killed in another incursion by the Pakistani army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night.

Aug 6, 2013

Monsoon Session of Parliament 2013: 5 Most Controversial Pending Bills

The Monsoon session of Parliament began on a stormy note on Monday with the Telangana statehood issue and demand for creation of new states including Bodoland disrupting both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, hinting that the days ahead will be tough for the central government.

Aug 5, 2013