Terrorists planning to assassinate Imran Khan

Islamabad, 21/6: Terrorists are planning to assassinate Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan and they have sought assistance from an assassin in Afghanistan to target him, the Counter-Terrorism Department’s (CTD) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa wing has warned, according to a media report on Tuesday.     The CTD has directed all concerned agencies to take all possible…

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Recruitment process to remain unchanged, regimentation system to continue: Tri-services on Agnipath

New Delhi, 21/6:The armed forces said on Tuesday that “credible” information on the ‘Agnipath’ scheme recently has dispelled misinformation about the initiative and asserted that youngsters preparing to become soldiers have returned to physical activities at several places.   Amid misgivings about the recruitment process, Lt Gen Anil Puri, additional secretary, Department of Military Affairs,…

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Cheques for about Rs 22 crore bounced, yet Ram temple gets donation of over Rs 5,400 crore

UP, 21/6:Cheques worth Rs 22 crore, donated towards building the Ram Temple at Ayodhya, have bounced even as the Ram Janma Bhoomi Teerth Khestra Trust, which is overseeing the construction work, has so far received more than Rs 5,400 crore in donations.     An office bearer said on Monday that the trust received Rs…

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PM Modi leads mass International Yoga Day celebrations from Mysuru

Mysuru, 21/6:Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed yoga along with thousands of participants at a mass demonstration in the backdrop of the iconic Mysuru Palace here on Tuesday and said the physical fitness regime was forming a basis for cooperation among countries, and that it can become a problem-solver.     Leading the main event of…

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Several decisions may look unfair at first, but benefit nation in long run, says PM Modi amid Agnipath protests

New Delhi, 20/6:Amid massive protest over the new recruitment policy in defence forces Agnipath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said some decisions that look unpleasant at first will benefit the country in the long run.     “Several reforms, several decisions may seem unpleasant temporarily. But, in time, the nation benefits from these reforms,”…

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Air India considering buying 300 aircraft in one of the largest deals in history

New Delhi, 20/6: Air India Ltd is considering ordering as many as 300 narrowbody jets, according to people familiar with the matter, in what could be one of the largest orders in commercial aviation history as the formerly state-run airline looks to overhaul its fleet under new ownership.   The carrier may order Airbus SE’s…

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