India to lead world in key categories: US envoy
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Richard R. Verma on Tuesday said that by 2030, India will lead the world in key categories, including by becoming the third largest economy. “The great…
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Explosives seized in Meghalaya
Shillong, Sep 13 (IANS) A huge cache of explosives, including a shotgun, was recovered on Tuesday from Umsohlang river in Meghalaya, officials said. The recovery was made after a group of young boys found an…
India, Mauritius for greater collaboration in defence, security
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) In the context of the Indian Ocean region, India and Mauritius on Tuesday called for greater collaboration in the area of defence and security. In a meeting with visiting Mauritian…
Protest march foiled in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 13 (IANS) Authorities foiled a protest march called by separatists on Tuesday to the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) here by imposing a curfew. The separatists had called for…
No comparison between J&K and PoK: India
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) India on Tuesday said that there can be no comparison between the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and that in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. New Delhi’s comments came after UN High Commissioner…
Three civilians, injured policeman die in Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 13 (IANS) Eid-al-Adha was marred by fresh violence in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, leaving three civilians dead while a policeman wounded last month succumbed to his injuries, authorities said. Two protesters were…
Will respect military pact with US: Philippines
Manila, Sep 13 (IANS) The Philippines will respect the military accord signed between it and the US in 2014 that allows Washington to use Manila bases and boost its presence in the Southeast Asian region,…
Hyderabad TV channels asked not to show visuals of violence
Hyderabad, Sep 13 (IANS) Hyderabad police have asked all cable television channels in the city not to show visuals of violence in Bengaluru as it could lead to disturbances. The police issued the advisory to…
China, Pakistan must be ready for setbacks to CPEC: Daily
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Sep 13 (IANS) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is unlikely to be “plain sailing” for both countries and they should brace themselves for “potential setbacks”, a Chinese daily said on Tuesday….
US seeks stronger sanctions against North Korea
Seoul, Sep 13 (IANS) The US with other countries sought to impose more sanctions on North Korea after its latest nuclear test, said an official on Tuesday in Seoul. US State Department’s Special Representative for…
Bengaluru calm, protests rage elsewhere over Cauvery
Bengaluru, Sep 13 (IANS) Uneasy calm prevailed in violence-hit Bengaluru on Tuesday even as protests resumed at Mandya and Mysuru in southern Karnataka over releasing more Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu. “The situation is…
Three protesters killed in Kashmir clashes
Srinagar, Sep 13 (IANS) Three protesters were killed on Tuesday in clashes between mobs and security forces in the Kashmir Valley, police said. A 24-year-old youth identified as Shahid Ahmed was killed in Shotian district…
Protester killed in Kashmir clashes
Srinagar, Sep 13 (IANS) A protesting youth was killed and 10 others were injured in clashes between an unruly mob and security forces in Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday. The police said a mob gathered…
Curfew imposed in Kashmir, Eid prayers only in mosques
Srinagar, Sep 13 (IANS) Authorities imposed curfew in all the 10 districts of Kashmir on Wednesday to prevent post Eid prayer protests called by the separatists. Authorities disallowed Eid congregation in Srinagar and all others…
Chinese military aircraft in West Pacific for simulation drill
Beijing, Sep 13 (IANS) The Chinese Air Force sent multiple aircraft models to the West Pacific, via the Bashi Strait, for a routine combat simulation drill at sea, a spokesperson said. Shen Jinke, spokesperson of…
Obama to veto 9/11 victims bill
Washington, Sep 13 (IANS) US President Barack Obama is set to veto a bill that would allow survivors and families of victims of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks to sue Saudi Arabia, the White…
US to stay with Pakistan ‘long into the future’
Islamabad, Sep 13 (IANS) The US would continue to stay engaged with Pakistan and provide it economic assistance “long into the future”, said a State Department spokesperson. In a statement shared with Dawn online, the…
Violence-hit Karnataka seeks more central forces
Bengaluru, Sep 12 (IANS) Violence-hit Karnataka on Monday sought additional security forces from the Union Government to maintain peace during festivals after angry protests and violence rocked Bengaluru and Mysuru over the Supreme Court’s latest…
Joint China, Russia navy drill in South China Sea
Beijing, Sep 12 (IANS) A Russian fleet arrived at a port in Zhanjiang in China’s Guangdong Province on Monday for a joint drill with Chinese naval forces. The “Joint Sea 2016” drill will go ahead…
Rajnath assures central assistance to Karnataka, TN
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday assured full central assistance to chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to deal with the situation arising out of the dispute over…