Afghan government says it won’t separately deal with Taliban
KABUL, Afghanistan – The Afghan government addressed the growing leadership crisis in the Taliban for the first time Monday, saying it will not deal with the militant group separately from other “armed opposition” in the country. The statement from President Ashraf Ghani’s... read more »
Landslides and floods claim 90 lives in Nepal
KATHMANDU: At least 90 people have been killed across Nepal in the past two months due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains, authorities have said. According to a report presented in the Parliament on Sunday, 117 houses, four bridges, five suspension bridges and one school have been... read more »
Nigerian Army Says has Freed Nearly 180 Boko Haram Hostages
The Nigerian army has freed 178 people being held hostage by Boko Haram including more than 100 children, it said late Sunday, following a series of deadly attacks by the jihadists in the country’s restive northeast. “During the offensive operations, 178 people held captives by the... read more »
Did not help Lalit Modi to get travel documents: Sushma Swaraj
New Delhi: Speaking amid uproar by the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj denied making any request to the British government for issue of travel documents having any links former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi. Swaraj claimed that all allegations against her... read more »
Asian Games: Abhinav Bindra signs off with bronze double
INCHEON: Indian shooting ace Abhinav Bindra bid adieu to Asian Games by clinching the individual bronze medal in men’s 10-m air rifle event after guiding the team to a third-place... read more »
Tech Mahindra bags multi-million euro project from Ahlstrom
Country’s fifth largest software services major Tech Mahindrahas bagged a multi-million euro agreement from Finnish firmAhlstrom to manage its IT operations. Ahlstrom is a high... read more »
Jet Airways Takes on AirAsia India With New Offer
Jet Airways has launched a promotional offer on the routes operated by budget carrier AirAsia India. Jet Airways is offering fares as low as Rs. 908 (all-inclusive) as part of this... read more »
Modi to undertake over 50 engagements during US visit
From meeting President Barack Obama to delivering his maiden speech at the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have his hands full during his visit to the US, where he is... read more »
Supreme Court Seeks Police Report After Woman Lawyer Alleges Gang...
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh to submit all records, including the initial police complaint and status reports,... read more »
