Islamabad/New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Pakistan on Thursday said that it conveyed its disappointment to the Indian envoy in Islamabad over New Delhi’s decision to bar Pakistani diplomats from travelling to Kolkata for the World…
Islamabad, March 17 (IANS) Islamabad on Thursday termed Indian media reports on the presence of Chinese troops on the Pakistani side of Jammu and Kashmir as “baseless”. Commenting on recent events and debates in New…
Gurgaon, March 17 (IANS) In view of a call given by Jat groups to resume their agitation demanding quota, the authorities here on Thursday imposed prohibitory orders banning assembly of five or more people. The…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Veterans protesting over the ‘One Rank One Pension’ (OROP) scheme here on Thursday said all accounts of expenditure of the Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM) were proper and there was no…
Pokhara (Nepal), March 17 (IANS) A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) from Pakistan, probing the Pathankot terror attack, will come to India on March 27, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Thursday after a meeting…
Riyadh, March 17 (IANS) The spokesperson of a Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday that its military operations in Yemen are winding down, local media reported. Brig. Ahmed Asiri said battles across the Saudi-Yemeni borders with…
Islamabad, March 17 (IANS) At least five militants were killed in clashes with security forces in Pakistan’s northwest tribal area of Khyber Agency on Thursday, an army statement said. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the mouthpiece…
New York, March 17 (IANS) In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, patients are often unable to remember recent experiences. However, a significant research suggests that those memories are still stored in the brain and…
Pathankot: Soilders inside the Pathankot Air Force base that was attacked by militants; on Jan 5, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Islamabad, March 17 (IANS) Indian has granted visas to members of the Pakistani Special Investigation Team,…
Imphal, March 17 (IANS) Confirming that President Pranab Mukherjee will attend Khongjom Day in Manipur on April 23, the union Home Ministry has urged the state government to make the necessary security arrangements, official sources…
Ankara, March 17 (IANS) Germany on Thursday closed its consulate general and a high school in Istanbul following security threats. The privately run German High School will be closed on Thursday, for a day, the…
Hyderabad, March 17 (IANS) Pawan Hans Ltd (PHL) and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) have signed an agreement to set up a maintenance facility for both defence and civil helicopters. The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) India has assured Nepal of all its support for ensuring peace and stability in the Himalayan nation, a statement by the external affairs ministry issued here on Thursday said. “India…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Pakistan High Commission here on Thursday refuted an Indian claim that the mission had been approved 19 permits for witnessing World T20 matches in which Pakistan is taking part….
Bangkok, March 17 (IANS) Thai Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Thursday morning left for India on a two-day visit at the invitation of Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. Prawit who is also Thailand’s defence…
Washington, March 17 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has issued an executive order imposing new sanctions on North Korea, the media reported on Thursday. The White House on Wednesday announced the “robust new sanctions” are…
Vatican City, March 16 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis on Wednesday voiced solidarity with those in the Middle East who are currently suffering from wars and violence, and urged them to have trust in god. “How many…
Islamabad, March 16 (IANS) Pakistan and Turkmenistan on Wednesday signed agreements including one on financial intelligence to curb money laundering and terrorism financing, officials said. The visiting president of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Pakistani Prime…
Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday asserted that defence installations in the country were completely secured and the government was spending more…
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said there was more than 35 percent reduction in cases of border intrusion in 2015 over…