Srinagar, 19/10: The political temperature in Jammu and Kashmir is rising as parties prepare for the Rajya Sabha elections on October 24 and assembly bypolls in Budgam and Nagrota on November 11. The coming weeks are expected to be a test of strength for regional and national players alike. The ruling National Conference (NC) has…
Guwahati, ,19/10: Amid the growing criticism over the investigation into iconic singer Zubeen Garg’s sudden death, ruling BJP in Assam is faced with other multiple challenges in the run upto Assembly elections—from confusion over its ties with ally United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), strong agitation by the ethnic communities and tea garden voters besides resignation…
Srinagar, 19/10: Nearly a month after violent protests rocked Leh, the dialogue between Ladakh’s groups and the Centre is set to resume, signaling a cautious return to engagement after weeks of tension and mistrust. The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA)—the two umbrella groups spearheading Ladakh’s agitation for statehood and constitutional…
Lahore, 19/10: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information, Ata Tarar has dismissed the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s statement on the deaths of three cricketers in Afghanistan for its “selective”, “biased” nature. The ICC and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had on Saturday condoled the death of Afghanistan cricketers in an aerial attack…
Patna, 19/10: Confusion prevailing in the INDIA bloc showed little signs of let up on Saturday, with just two days to go before the filing of nomination papers for the second and final phase of assembly elections comes to a close. The multi-party coalition, which had of late been blaming its inability to declare a…
Washington DC, 19/10: They were teachers and lawyers, military veterans and fired government employees. Children and grandmothers, students and retirees. Arriving in droves across the country in major cities and small towns, they appeared in costumes, blared music, brandished signs, hoisted American flags and cheered at the honks of passing cars.
Mysuru, 18/10: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged people to avoid the company of ‘sanatanis’ and remain cautious of the RSS and Sangh Parivar, saying they had historically opposed B R Ambedkar and the Constitution he framed. Keep your company right. Associate with those who stand for society, not with those who oppose social…
Nuapada, 18/10: In a major political Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress filed their nomination papers for the November 11 Assembly by-election. BJP nominee Jay Dholakia and Congress candidate Ghasiram Majhi submitted their papers at the Deputy Collector’s office, each leading impressive rallies of supporters. Senior leaders from both parties accompanied them during…
Dhaka, 18/10: A massive fire broke out on Saturday at the cargo complex of the international airport in Bangladesh’s capital, forcing authorities to suspend all flight operations as thick black smoke engulfed the area. There were no immediate reports of casualties. Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) said the blaze broke out in the afternoon…
Patna,18/10: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday promised restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir at “an appropriate time” and a “good resolution” of demands raised by people of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Speaking at a media conclave in Patna, he also claimed that after the abrogation of Article 370, terror-infested Jammu and…
