200 heavily armed militants waiting across LoC: Army
Srinagar: Around 200 heavily armed militants were waiting across the Line of Control to infiltrate into the Indian side even as the security forces foiled several attempts by the ultras to sneak into Kashmir Valley following the recent floods. “There are around 200 heavily armed terrorists... read more »
Maharashtra: How the BJP is being foolish by alienating Shiv sena
The BJP might have been tactically right to play hard-to-get with its oldest ally, the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, in order to wrest some additional seats for the assembly polls, but stretching the alliance towards break-point is akin to shooting yourself in the foot. Neither the Sena nor the BJP can... read more »
Why Modi can expect no quarter from Xi Jinping; China respects only power
indiavisionnewsNarendra Modi’s spirited efforts to bring up the Ladakh border incursions with Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to make much of a difference to what the Chinese have been doing so far – and will continue to do in future. When Modi said we need an understanding to... read more »
Latest hostage video shows ISIS fears US assault: experts
Washington: A dramatic change of tone in the latest hostage video released by the Islamic State has convinced experts that the jihadist group is isolated and fearful of a US assault. Where three previous clips ended with a masked militant slitting the throat of a kneeling hostage, the new release... read more »
Together Again. After 24 Years, Lalu and Nitish to Share Bihar Stage
New Delhi: They have been the most bitter rivals for over two decades. But a common need to defeat the BJP has brought Bihar stalwarts Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav on the same side of... read more »
UN council agrees on demand for Gaza cease-fire
The UN Security Council has agreed on a statement calling for “an immediate and unconditional humanitarian cease-fire” in Gaza war between Israel and Hamas and scheduled a meeting at... read more »
Curfew relaxed for 4 hours in Saharanpur
With the situation improving in violence-hit Saharanpur, the district authorities on Monday relaxed curfew for four hours in the new city area to allow people to buy their daily need items... read more »
Twelve-hour cease-fire takes effect between Israel, Gaza militants
A 12-hour humanitarian truce went into effect on Saturday after Israel and Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip agreed to a U.N. request for a pause in fighting and efforts... read more »
Jaitley announces some concessions, tax on mutual fund from July ...
The government on Friday announced some concessions for mutual fund industry and income tax payers, while committing to low tax regime to promote industrial activity to generate jobs and create more... read more »
