Russian think tank calls for sale of Su-35 fighters to Pakistan in retaliation to India opting out of FGFA
New Delhi, Aug 08: Is Russia unhappy with India’s decision to pull out of the project to jointly develop a Fifth-Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) and planning to sell one of its top jets – Sukhoi Su-35 – to Pakistan in retaliation? According to Russian news outlet Pravda, a defence thinktank has called for Moscow not […]
Partition wouldn’t have happened if Jinnah had become PM: Dalai Lama
Panaji, Aug 08: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Wednesday said Jawaharlal Nehru had a “self-centred attitude” to become India’s first prime minister even though Mahatma Gandhi was in favour of Muhammad Ali Jinnah taking the top post at that time. He also claimed India’s partition would not have happened if Mahatma Gandhi’s wish of […]
SC seeks J&K’s response on ‘custodial torture’ of Kathua witness
New Delhi, Aug 08: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the Jammu and Kashmir government’s response on a habeas corpus plea in the alleged “custodial torture” of Talib Hussain, a key member in the agitation seeking justice for the Kathua gang rape-murder victim. Hussain was arrested by the state police in the wake of an FIR […]
Mehbooba continues to sip from the cup of poison and blames the rest of us for her headaches: Omar
Srinagar, Aug 08: Upping the ante on Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti over her party’s decision to abstain from voting in the elections to elect Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah said she continues to sip from the cup of poison and blame others for her headaches. Reacting […]
4 militants killed, 1 soldier injured in Baramulla encounter
Srinagar, Aug 08: Four militants were killed by security forces in an encounter in the forests of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir today, officials said. A soldier was also injured, they said. Security forces had launched a search operation in the Ladoora forests in Rafiabad area of Baramulla district on Monday following information about […]
IMF asks India to consider simpler GST rate structure
Washington, Aug 8 : The IMF today described the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a “milestone reform” in India’s tax policy, but pushed for a simplified structure, saying the multiple rate structure and other features could give rise to high compliance and administrative costs. In its annual country report, the International Monetary Fund also said […]
Parts of Srinagar virtually turned into artificial lakes due to few hours rain
Srinagar, Aug 7, CNS: Heavy rains lashed Kashmir Valley, including the summer capital Srinagar giving respite to people from scorching heat. A couple of hours rain virtually turned Srinagar including city centre into an artificial lake. Commuters and pedestrians faced lot of inconvenience due to water-logging across Srinagar city. It was difficult for the commuters […]
Trump warns trading partners over Iran sanctions
Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a strong warning to anyone trading with Iran, following his re-imposition of sanctions on the country. “The Iran sanctions have officially been cast. These are the most biting sanctions ever imposed and in November they ratchet up to yet another level. Anyone doing business […]
Major, three soldiers killed in Kashmir infiltration attempt
New Delhi: An Indian army major and three soldiers were killed in Kashmir’s Gurez sector, on Tuesday morning, during an anti-infiltration bid. Two militants were also killed, while others are absconding, senior security officials in Kashmir confirmed. The killed soldiers have been identified as Major KP Rane, Havildars Jamie Singh and Vikramjeet and Rifleman Mandeep. […]
India under Modi like train driven to disaster by ‘autocratic, incompetent’ driver: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Congress president Rahul Gandhi today said people will no longer be fooled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “bogus promise of achche din” and likened the country to a train being driven to disaster by an “autocratic, incompetent and arrogant driver”. There is a rising tide of anger against the ruling dispensation and party […]