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US extends travel advisory on Kashmir for one more year

Srinagar, Aug 11 (ANI): The US government has extended by one year the adverse travel advisory on Jammu and Kashmir citing militant attacks and violent public unrest in the disputed Himalayan region. The Himalayan region is one of the world's most militarised zones, with India deploying more than 1.3 million troops to quell the rebellion that triggered off in 1989. However, few foreign tourists visiting the valley said they had a good and positive experience and felt if the advisory is lifted, influx of tourists would increase. A tourist from Australia, Nathan, said there were negative things written about Kashmir on Australian travel advisory. Advisor to State Chief Omar Abdullah, Tanveer Sadiq, said such advisories impact tourism business adversely.

Aug 11, 2014

India to Play Two Friendlies against Palestine in October

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday confirmed that India would play two friendly matches against Palestine in October.

Aug 6, 2014

Omar Abdullah on Pakistan violating ceasefire in Poonch

Srinagar, Aug 5 (ANI): Speaking on Pakistani troops violating ceasefire in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir, state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that ceasefire violations keep on happening and that their effort is to make sure it does not affect civilians.

Aug 5, 2014

Kurdish Peshmerga troops prepare to fire a cannon during clashes with militants of the Islamic State in Iraq

Islamic State Militants Seize Kurdish Towns Along With Iraq's Largest Dam

The seizure of the electricity generating Mosul Dam could lend a lot of power to the militant outfit, as they have the ability to either withhold water from farms or even flood major cities in Iraq.

Aug 4, 2014

'Bigg Boss 8': Salman Khan Show to Cut Down on Adult Content?

Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 8 will now be aired on a different slot.

Aug 1, 2014

16 Ex-Ministers Including Chiranjeevi Served Eviction Notice for Staying in Government Houses

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government has served eviction notices to 16 former ministers of the UPA government, who have been unauthorisedly staying in government bungalows and flats for over a month.

Jul 30, 2014

Activists claims that 6,300 new recruits have joined Islamic State since US Airstrikes began

Did ISIS Blow up Tomb of Jonah in Iraq? [VIDEO]

A YouTube video that shows a shrine being blown up and reduced to rubble is being cited by news reports as ISIS's demolition of the Tomb of Jonah in the city of Mosul in Iraq.

Jul 26, 2014

Bollywood Celebrities who Passed Away in 2013

The Hindi film industry has lost many efficient celebrities in 2013. Let us have a look at some of the celebrities who bid adieu to the world in 2013.

Jul 23, 2014

NC-Congress Split may Boost BJP's Chance of Winning J&K Polls

With NC-Congress separation, BJP's chance of winning the J&K assembly election might get a boost.

Jul 22, 2014

Congress-National Conference Split: Result of Lok Sabha Election Rout?

Following their debacle in the general elections, the Indian National Congress and the National Conference have decided to contest in the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir separately

Jul 21, 2014

Omar Abdullah on ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Jammu, July 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that Pakistan has started violating the ceasefire quite frequently which is causing trouble for locals. Abdullah stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart and ask him to stop such violations or India will also have to fight back.

Jul 20, 2014

Ghani confident final results of Afghan poll in his favor

After preliminary results in his favour, Afghan presidential hopeful Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai called for "stability in the country" while rejecting claims by his poll rival Abdullah Abdullah that the election had been rigged. Duration: 00:51

Jul 9, 2014

Preliminary results put Ghani ahead in Afghanistan

Kabul, July 8 (ANI): Ashraf Ghani has garnered 56 percent of last month_s election run-off in Afghanistan. Ghani_s opponent, Abdullah Abdullah, pulled 43 percent of the vote. Abdullah_s camp rejected the results as a _coup_ against the people. The Independent Election Commission, however, is calling for patience. The chairman maintains the results could still change.The final official numbers are expected to come out July 22.

Jul 8, 2014

Sharp hike in food prices dampens festive spirit of Ramadan in Kashmir

Srinagar, July 05 (ANI): The sharp hike in the prices of essential commodities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has dampened the festive spirit in Kashmir. During the holy month, consumption of these essential commodities increases automatically as compared to other months. Another resident, Farooq Ahmad blaming the government said that the price of vegetables and fruits varies on a daily basis. Soaring prices of basic goods such as milk and potatoes lifted retail food inflation in May to 9.4 percent and there have been fears of worse to come with the delayed spread of the monsoon to the grain bowl region of northwest India. Meanwhile, Director of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Bashir Ahmad Khan, said that the department is monitoring the market to check inflation.

Jul 5, 2014

Omar Abdullah to skip Security Review meeting with PM, Politicos react

New Delhi, July 04 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to skip the security review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Leaders said that it was for Abdullah to decide if he will attend the meeting or not, but also advocated that a meeting to resolve issues related to Kashmir was a positive move. Modi arrived in Katra to flag off a special train to Vaishno Devi and will fly to the Army’s 15 corps headquarters at Badamibagh cantonment in Srinagar, where he would chair a security review meeting.

Jul 4, 2014

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