BJP’s Mission 44 in J&K fails; but party may be key player in nex...
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Mission 44 in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has failed, but the party has established itself as a powerhouse in Jammu, relegating the Congress to second place. But the Congress has not been humbled in Jammu – as was widely feared. The results and counting trends... read more »
Sydney siege gunman’s wife taken into custody
The former partner of siege gunman Man Haron Monis will be taken into custody after her bail was revoked by a Sydney court. Amirah Droudis, 34, was in November 2013 charged with the murder of Monis’ former de facto and mother-of-two Noleen Hayson Pal. Ms Pal, 30, was stabbed and set alight at... read more »
Pakistan hangs four prisoners as execution campaign widens
Pakistan hanged four Islamist militants on Sunday in the second set of executions since the government lifted a moratorium after the Taliban massacred 132 children and nine others at a school last week. None of those hanged has anything to do with the school rampage in Peshawar, and some Pakistani... read more »
Regrouped Janata Parivar stages protest against Modi govt at Jantar Mantar
The regrouped Janata Parivar is staging a protest against the Narendra Modi government at Jantar Mantar over various issues on Monday. Six political parties of the erstwhile Janata Parivar will share a common platform on Monday. Sources said that while the grand merger of the former constituents... read more »
One World Trade Centre opens for business
NEW YORK, Nov 4 – One World Trade Centre, America’s tallest building, on Monday welcomed its first tenants, publishing group Conde Nast, in a symbolic moment 13 years after the 9/11... read more »
At least 24 dead as migrant boat sinks in Turkish straits
At least two dozen migrants lost their lives today when a boat sank near Istanbul in northern Turkey, sparking a major air and sea rescue operation. Turkish rescue authorities were called... read more »
Delhi L-G Jung recommends dissolution of assembly, fresh elections likely in Jan-Feb
L-G Jung made the recommendation in a report on the latest political situation submitted to the President. Jung had held meetings with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress and... read more »
Wagah Border suicide bombing: Death toll rises to 61; 20 suspects arrested from Indo-Pak b...
The death toll in the horrific suicideattack that shook Pakistan minutes after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah climbed to 61 on Monday, even as security agencies arrested about... read more »
Heavy Fighting In Kobani After Peshmerga Join Battle
BEIRUT/MURSITPINAR, Turkey, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Iraqi Kurdish fighters have joined the fight against Islamic State militants in Kobani, hoping their support for fellow Kurds backed by U.S.-led... read more »
