Fake notes, ganja seized from near Bangladesh border
Kolkata, April 7 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) said on Thursday that it seized fake Indian currency notes (FICN) of face value of Rs.3 lakh and 12 kg of ganja (cannabis) from near the…
South Asia
Pakistan envoy says talks with India suspended, no NIA visit
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Thursday said bilateral talks between India and Pakistan were “suspended” and that there was no question of allowing an NIA team to visit Islamabad…
Pakistani JIT visit was on reciprocity basis: India
New Delhi : The Pakistani Joint Investigation Team that is in India to probe the January 2 Pathankot terror attack; in New Delhi on March 28, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) India…
Congress terms peace process suspension ‘unfortunate’, blames Pakistan
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Blaming Pakistan for “betraying” the peace process, the Congress on Thursday termed its suspension by Pakistan as “extremely unfortunate” and also hoped that the Indian government had learnt a lesson…
Sri Lanka grants amnesty to hand over illegal firearms
Colombo, April 7 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government on Thursday announced an amnesty period to surrender illegal firearms after a rise in the country’s crime rate. The defence ministry said a general amnesty period starting…
Sushma to take up Masood veto case with Chinese minister
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is likely to take up with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi China’s veto against India’s move…
Sri Lanka arrests nine Indian fishermen
Colombo, April 7 (IANS) The Sri Lankan navy on Thursday arrested nine Indian fishermen for poaching illegally in the island’s northern seas. One Indian fishing trawler was also seized and the arrested fishermen along with…
Pakistan cooperated on terror attack for first time, says India
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) India on Thursday said that for the first time it received cooperation from Pakistan on a terror attack following the visit of the Pakistani Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the…
Pakistan suspends talks with India, says no to NIA
New Delhi: Pakistan envoy Abdul Basit addresses during a programme organised on Pakistan Day at Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, on March 23, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Pakistan on Thursday…
Maldives president to visit India
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) As China continues to increase its engagement with Maldives, the president of the Indian Ocean archipelago nation, Abdulla Yameen, is to arrive in India on April 10 on a two-day…
Peace process with India suspended: Pakistan envoy
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The peace process between India and Pakistan has been “suspended” and there are no talks scheduled between the two countries, Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit said here on Thursday. There…
Asean-Northeast business summit opens
Imphal, April 7 (IANS) The first business summit of the Asean with India’s northeastern region opened here on Thursday with its focus on road connectivity, trade and tourism. The three-day summit has been organised by…
Madhesi agitation became futile due to India’s policy change: Oli
By Anil Giri Kathmandu, April 6 (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has said the agitation by Madhesis became futile after India changed its policy. Presenting a 12-page political document during the ongoing CPN-UML…
Deuba elected Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party leader
By Anil Giri Kathmandu, April 6 (IANS) Newly-elected Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba was on Wednesday elected Parliamentary Party leader defeating senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel by 72 votes. Deuba garnered 139 votes while…
Delhi minister defends remarks on Modi
New Delhi: Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra during a press conference in New Delhi on Feb 9, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday justified his remarks…
Eight militants killed in Pakistan police operations
Islamabad, April 6 (IANS) Eight militants were killed in two intelligence-based operations in Pakistan’s Lahore province and southern port city of Karachi on Wednesday, the media reported. Six militants associated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan were killed…
India takes up Masood Azhar veto case with China
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) New Delhi has taken up with Beijing at a high level te issue of China vetoing a UN bid to declare Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad’s leader Masood Azhar a terrorist We have…
One killed in Afghanistan bombing
Kabul, April 6 (IANS) A civilian was killed and another injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up in Kandahar city of Afghanistan on Wednesday, an official said. “A terrorist with an explosive device wanted…
Opposition criticise ‘commission’ to probe Sharif family
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (File Photo: Xinhua/PID/IANS) Islamabad, April 6 (IANS) Pakistan’s opposition parties have criticised Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s decision to form a judicial commission to probe his family in ‘Panama Papers’ revelations….
18 killed in Pakistan accident
Islamabad, April 6 (IANS) At least 18 people were killed and over 30 injured on Wednesday when a bus collided with a trailer in Pakistan’s central district of Bhakkar. The coach, heading toward Mianwali district…