Politics

India-Pakistan Border Tension: Will Ceasefire Violations Lead to War?

A war-like situation has developed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch after repeated ceasefire violation by Pakistani army last week led to heavy cross-firing between the troops in the border.

Aug 12, 2013

Kishtwar Clashes: Omar Calls BJP Leaders 'Hypocrites'

After accepting resignation of Home Minister Sajjad Kichloo, Omar launched an attack on Leader of Opposition (Rajya Sabha) Arun Jaitley for raking up the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Aug 12, 2013

Omar Abdullah Accepts J&K Home Minister Kichloo's Resignation

Jammu and Kashmir Home Minister Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo has taken responsibility for the communal violence that has gripped Kishtwar district since Friday. State Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accepted his resignation on Monday.

Aug 12, 2013

Pakistan Accuses India of Violating Ceasefire as Cross-Border Firing Continues

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire at the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. The latest attack is said to be the fifth instance of violation by the troops in the last 48 hours.

Aug 12, 2013

JD (U) Issues Notice to Bihar Ministers, Warns Party Members Not to Talk on Sensitive National Issues

Reacting strongly to the controversial remarks made by party men, Janata Dal (United) issued showcause notice to two of its ministers from Bihar on Sunday. The notice termed their statements as 'against the policy, ethics and norms of the party'.

Aug 11, 2013

Arun Jaitley's Detention: Narendra Modi Calls J&K Government Move 'Undemocratic'

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi called Jammu and Kashmir government undemocratic for detaining Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley and other political leaders at Jammu airport on Sunday.

Aug 11, 2013

Top Issues Narendra Modi May Address at Hyderabad Youth Rally: Telangana to Incursions

Anti-bifurcation protests across Andhra Pradesh are not likely to deter the BJP election campaign Chief Narendra Modi to address a massive youth conclave in Hyderabad, where organisers expect over one lakh people to welcome the Gujarat Chief Minister.

Aug 11, 2013

Kishtwar Clashes FactBox: 2 Dead, Over 60 Injured

The communal clashes that hit Jammu and Kashmir state on Friday left two dead and more than 60 people injured.

Aug 10, 2013

US to Reopen 18 Embassies; Yemen and Lahore Consulates to Remain Shut

The United States Department of State has announced that 18 of the embassies, which had been shut down following security threats, will reopen on Sunday except the consulates of Yemen and Lahore.

Aug 10, 2013

Sushma Swaraj-Omar Abdullah Twitter Spat over Kishtwar Clashes

The Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj locked horns with the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on the ongoing Kishtwar curfew that was imposed due to clashes between two communities. At least 15 people were injured in the district due to the clashes.

Aug 9, 2013

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Cable TV Channels Blocked on 7th Day of Gorkhaland Strike; Normal Life Hit

On the eve of the seventh day of the 'indefinite bandh' called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), Darjeeling authorities blocked airing of news in the hills by three local cable TV operators.

Aug 9, 2013

LeT Founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed Leads Eid Prayers in Lahore

Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the mastermind of 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai and founder of militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), led the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday morning.

Aug 9, 2013

Nitish Kumar Apologises over Minister's Controversial Remark on Indian Army

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has apologised for Panchayati Raj Minister Bhim Singh's controversial remark that 'people join the Indian army and police to die'.

Aug 8, 2013

Defence Minister Talks Tough, Warns Pakistan not to Take Advantage of India's Restraint

After being criticised for his remarks on the ambush along the Line of Control (LoC) on 6 August that killed five Indian soldiers, Defence Minister AK Antony took a U-turn on Thursday, admitting the involvement of Pakistani troops in the attack. He also warned Pakistan not to take advantage of 'India's restraint'

Aug 8, 2013

US Department of State spokesperson Jen Psaki

US Concerned over LoC Violence, Calls for Indo-Pak Dialogue

The United States has advised India and Pakistan to have dialogue as their prime move on the LoC killings on August 6 in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, where five Indian soldiers were killed.

Aug 8, 2013

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Politics

India-Pakistan Border Tension: Will Ceasefire Violations Lead to War?

Kishtwar Clashes: Omar Calls BJP Leaders 'Hypocrites'

Omar Abdullah Accepts J&K Home Minister Kichloo's Resignation

Pakistan Accuses India of Violating Ceasefire as Cross-Border Firing Continues

JD (U) Issues Notice to Bihar Ministers, Warns Party Members Not to Talk on Sensitive National Issues

Arun Jaitley's Detention: Narendra Modi Calls J&K Government Move 'Undemocratic'

Top Issues Narendra Modi May Address at Hyderabad Youth Rally: Telangana to Incursions

Kishtwar Clashes FactBox: 2 Dead, Over 60 Injured

US to Reopen 18 Embassies; Yemen and Lahore Consulates to Remain Shut

Sushma Swaraj-Omar Abdullah Twitter Spat over Kishtwar Clashes

Cable TV Channels Blocked on 7th Day of Gorkhaland Strike; Normal Life Hit

LeT Founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed Leads Eid Prayers in Lahore

Nitish Kumar Apologises over Minister's Controversial Remark on Indian Army

Defence Minister Talks Tough, Warns Pakistan not to Take Advantage of India's Restraint

US Concerned over LoC Violence, Calls for Indo-Pak Dialogue

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