Muslims and Dalits must come together, says MIM’s Owaisi
Although just a fraction, this share means MIM candidates managed to make quick inroads into the bases of bigger parties. A barrister by training from London’s Lincoln’s Inn, Owaisi’s anti-Hindutva stand helped build his image as a next-generation Muslim leader, but he is increasingly taking... read more »
President Obama says he’ll announce immigration reform plan Thursday
resident Obama appeared to be zeroing in Wednesday on a set of immigration policy changes that could protect 2.5 million to 4.9 million people from deportation, as he prepared to address the nation Thursday night to make his case for reform. The exact number will vary depending on last-minute... read more »
Punjab and Haryana HC cancels godman Rampal’s bail in 2006 murder cas...
CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday cancelled the bail of controversial godman Rampal in a 2006 murder case and ordered that he be taken into custody immediately. The HC pronounced the cancellation of bail immediately after Haryana advocate general and station house officer (SHO)... read more »
‘Proud to have India as a partner in Fiji’s future’, says...
Expressing his delight at the signing of three agreements between New Delhi and Suva, Fijian Prime Minister Josiah Bainimarama on Wednesday said that he is proud to have India as a partner in his country’s future. “This is only the beginning. We have some 15 more agreements in the works... read more »
ISIS attacks Kobani; 21 dead in Turkey as Kurds rise
MURSITPINAR, Turkey: Islamic State (ISIS) fighters launched a renewed assault on the Syrian city of Kobani on Wednesday night, and at least 21 people were killed in riots in neighbouring... read more »
LoC tension live: Jaitley says India will make Pakistan’s adventurism unaffordable
Defence minister Arun Jaitley is out of hospital and is all guns blazing against Pakistan. In comments to the media, his first official interaction since being discharged from AIIMS,... read more »
Iraq conflict: Australian Super Hornet drops two bombs on Islamic State targets in Iraq
Two bombs were dropped from an F/A-18F Super Hornet onto what Defence described as an “ISIL facility”. A Defence statement said all aircraft left the target area safely and... read more »
At least 20 killed in suicide bombing in Yemeni capital
At least 20 people were killed this morning in a suicide attack apparently targeting a Shi’ite Muslim Houthi checkpoint in the centre of the Yemeni capital Sanaa, witnesses... read more »
Myanmar: Vow to Free 3,073 Prisoners
President Thein Sein pledged on Tuesday to release thousands of prisoners for the sake of “peace and stability.” The State Department welcomed the move, which came a month before Myanmar is to... read more »
