Some Congress leaders were involved in 1984 riots, admits Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
New Delhi, Aug 27: A day after he came out in the defense of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi over his latest remarks on 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday admitted that only some leaders from the grand-old party were involved in the genocide. “The incident (1984 Sikh riot) took place […]
‘Staged’ affection for Vajpayee made him look small after his death, Sena attacks BJP
Mumbai, Aug 27: The Shiv Sena accused the BJP of giving a “political colour” to the ritual of immersion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s ashes, saying the “staged” affection made the great leader look small after his death. After the 93-year-old leader’s death on August 16, the BJP had decided to immerse his […]
“Justice finally done”, says ‘human shield’ Dar after CoI indicts Maj Gogoi in Srinagar hotel case
Srinagar, Aug 27: “Justice has been finally done,” remarked Farooq Ahmed Dar, an artisan used as a ‘human shield’ by Major Nitin Leetul Gogoi, today on hearing the officer was indicted by an Army Court of Inquiry for allegedly “fraternising” with a local woman in May this year. The Court of Inquiry(CoI) indicted Gogoi on two […]
Pak Govt Planning Proposal to Resolve Kashmir Conflict : Shireen Mazari
Islamabad, Aug. 27: Pakistan’s Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari has said that the incumbent government in Islamabad is preparing a proposal to resolve the Kashmir issue. Mazari, made the statement during a talk hosted by Pakistan based journalist Nasim Zehra. “The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government will prepare a proposal on resolving the Kashmir conflict […]
Rumours over Article 35A hearing spark shutdown, clashes at several places in Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 27:Spontaneous shutdown was observed at several places in Kashmir after clashes broke out between youths and security forces following rumours about scrapping of Article 35A, a police official said. Article 35A, which accords special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir, is facing a legal challenge in the Supreme Court. […]
Army court orders disciplinary action against Gogoi
New Delhi , Aug. 27: The Indian Army’s Court of Inquiry (CoI) on Monday ordered to initiate disciplinary action against Major Leetul Gogoi in the Srinagar hotel altercation case. Major Gogoi has been prima facie found guilty for violating the official Army policy on fraternising with a local woman and for being absent from the place […]
China hails first-time participation of India, Pakistan in SCO counter-terror drill
Beijing, Aug 27: China on Friday welcomed the participation of militaries of India and Pakistan for the first time in a mega anti-terror drill of the SCO and hoped that the two countries could enhance dialogue and cooperation both bilaterally and within multilateral mechanisms to maintain regional peace and stability. The anti-terror exercise of the […]
Anderson ‘uncatchable’ once he breaks Test fast-bowling record: McGrath
London, Aug 27: James Anderson will not be caught once the England cricketer becomes the most prolific fast bowler in Test history, says Australia´s current record-holder Glenn McGrath. Anderson has 557 wickets, just six fewer than the retired McGrath ahead of the fourth Test against India, which starts on Thursday. McGrath, who played his last […]
Asian Games: Pakistan thrash Malaysia 4-1 to enter semis
Islamabad, Aug 27: Pakistan recorded their fourth consecutive win in the men’s hockey competition of the Asian Games on Sunday as they thrashed the 12th ranked Malaysia 4-1 in Jakarta. Both teams have qualified for the semi-finals after the preliminary round, in which Pakistan will now play their last match against Bangladesh on August 28. For […]