Pak support for Hafiz Saeed nothing short of mainstreaming terrorism: India
New Delhi: Lashing out strongly, India on Friday said Pakistan’s support to UN-designated terrorist and Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed and his proscribed Jamaat-ud-Dawah was “nothing short of mainstreaming of terrorism.” “What is happening in the so-called... read more »
China media: Obama chided for remarks on Xi Jinping
US President Barack Obama faces criticism in China after he said President Xi Jinping had consolidated power at an unprecedented rate. In remarks to top US executives on Thursday, Mr Obama went on to criticise Mr Xi on human rights and accused him of worrying China’s neighbours by tapping... read more »
Philippines braces as monster Typhoon Hagupit nears coast
Thousands of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres on Friday as monster Typhoon Hagupit bore down on the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the country this year, is forecast to impact eastern... read more »
Car bombs in Kirkuk, Baghdad kill 33
The first major attack in the disputed Iraqi city of Kirkuk in months killed 18 people ton Thursday, while two car bombs in a frequently targeted Shiite district of Baghdad left 15 dead. “It’s a busy street with restaurants and shops, there is great destruction,” a Kirkuk police... read more »
In a democracy, President’s rule can’t go on forever: SC on Delhi govt formati...
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Centre and the Delhi lieutenant governor for delay in taking decisions regarding government formation. “Delhi’s lieutenant... read more »
David Cameron heckled at the Olympic Park
David Cameron has travelled to the Tamil-dominated north of Sri Lanka – the first international leader to do so since Sri Lankan independence in 1948 – before holding... read more »
Boko Haram kidnaps 30 in northeast Nigeria
Kano – Boko Haram gunmen kidnapped at least 30 boys and girls from a village in northeast Nigeria during the weekend. The abductions are the latest in a string of recent kidnappings... read more »
Black money list: Gold trader Chimanlal, ex-Dabur exec, miner Timblo named
The Central government today filed an additional affidavit in the Supreme Court in the black money case disclosing the names of three persons who have stashed away black money in foreign... read more »
Shahi Imam of Delhi Jama Masjid attacked
New Delhi: The Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, was attacked by a 32-year-old man who tried to set him ablaze during Sunday evening prayers, police and witnesses said. The accused,... read more »
