Paris Attacks: Where It Happened
Paris, Nov 14 (IANS) Over 150 people were killed in the terror attacks in Paris at multiple sites. The locations, according to French media reports: – Gun and suicide bomb attacks at Bataclan concert venue,…
Politics
Congress Celebrates Nehru’s 125th Birth Anniversary
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Congress party on Saturday celebrated the 125th birth anniversary of the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. A series of events have been lined up by the party. On…
‘This Is for Syria’, Paris Attackers Shouted
Paris, Nov 14 (IANS) Terrorists who killed more than 150 people in a string of terror attacks here shouted “This is for Syria” as they opened fire and exploded bombs, witnesses said. Over 110 of…
At Least 140 Dead in Paris Attacks, Four Suspects Killed
Paris, Nov 14 (IANS) Four suspected attackers were killed during the hostages rescue operation conducted by French security forces on Saturday at the Bataclan theater after Paris saw a series of explosions and shootings on…
Paris Attacks Kill over 100, Draw Strong Condemnations
Paris, Nov 14 (IANS) The international community has strongly condemned the Paris attacks on Friday that has reportedly killed over 100 people and injured many more in a series attacks across Paris on Friday, Xinhua…
Modi Woos Diaspora at Wembley, Says India’s Diversity Is Its Strength
London, Nov 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that diversity was India’s strength as he urged the country’s diaspora to become a integral part of its growth story and dispelled concerns highlighted…
Won’t Be Long before There’s British-Indian PM: Cameron
London, Nov 13 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday said a time will soon come when there will be a British-Indian prime minister. Addressing 60,000 wildly cheering British-Indians awaiting to listen to visiting…
Modi Gifts Queen Elizabeth Darjeeling Tea, Memorable Photos
London, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, the second day of his three-day visit to Britain, gifted Queen Elizabeth II a set of memorable photographs, special Darjeeling tea, and honey from Jammu…
Anurag Sharma Appointed First Police Chief of Telangana
Hyderabad, Nov 13 (IANS) The Telangana government on Friday appointed Indian Police Service officer Anurag Sharma as the first regular Director General of Police (DGP) of the state. Sharma was serving as DGP in-charge since…
Lalu Told to Pick RJD Leader; Will It Be Son Tejaswi?
Patna, Nov 13 (IANS) The RJD’s 80 new legislators on Friday authorised party chief Lalu Prasad to choose the party leader in the house, amid signs that it could be his son Tejaswi Yadav. Patna:…
Queen Elizabeth II Has Modi over for Lunch
London, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived at the Buckingham Palace where he was received by Queen Elizabeth II who will host him for lunch on the second day of his…
Omar Slams Critics, Asks Why Can’t We Praise PM’s Excellent Speech
Srinagar, Nov 13 (PTI) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today took on critics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech to British Parliamentarians asking “why cannot we take pride” in the excellent speech…
‘Washington Must Cut Funding Pakistan If Doesn’t Rein in Terror’
New York, Nov 13 (IANS) An influential group of American business leaders, academics and policy experts has recommended that if Pakistan does not rein in terror, the US stop funding Islamabad’s defence equipment purchases and…
Imran Khan Vows to Protect Pakistani Hindus
Islamabad, Nov 13 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan pledged to protect Hindus in the country and said they will not be left alone like Muslims marginalised by Shiv Sena in India. He was…
Modi Presents Cameron with Gifts
London, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Friday presented his British counterpart David Cameron with specially handcrafted bookends made of wood, marble and silver. Each pair of bookends has a silver bell…
Islamabad Cleric Harps on ‘Sharia Law’, Security Beefed
Islamabad, Nov 13 (IANS) A heavy contingent of police and Rangers was deployed on Friday in the areas surrounding Lal Masjid in the capital city of Pakistan following an announcement by cleric Abdul Aziz to…
No More Retrospective Taxes in India: Modi
London, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will no longer resort to retrospective taxation while acknowledging that such steps were adversely affecting the mood of existing and potential investors. London: Prime…
Veterans Returning Medals Insulting Nation: Parrikar
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said the government had kept its promise on One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme and veterans burning or returning their medals were insulting the…
Gadkari Denies Attacking BJP Veterans
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday denied attacking BJP veterans including L.K. Advani and said the party leadership was discussing with them the issues they raised after the Bihar rout….
Secularist and Freedom Fighter Maulana Azad’s Birth Anniversary Virtually Forgotten
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) As anniversaries go, secularist and freedom fighter Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s 127th birth anniversary went largely unnoticed. Except for a handful of officials from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations…