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Top Pakistani Islamic cleric calls for strong Indo-Pak relations

Ludhiana, Dec 12 (ANI): Top Pakistani Islamic cleric and a key figure in a pro-Taliban alliance in Pakistan's Parliament, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, on his visit to Punjab, called upon the need to foster strong relations between New Delhi and Islamabad. He said both the nations have to improve the relations through dialogue and not by picking up arms. Commenting on the Kashmir row between India and Pakistan, Rehman said both the countries have agreed to resolve the matter through dialogue and they should move forward on that path.

Dec 12, 2013

India Extra Vigilant on Bangladesh Border

Concerned over illegal influx of Bangladeshis into India, it has increased vigilance over the border with Bangladesh.

Nov 30, 2013

The Afghan villages where the Taliban rule at night

Many in eastern Afghanistan are caught between their fear of local Taliban and their hatred of international security forces after numerous deaths of civilians in drone strikes. Duration: 02:39

Nov 29, 2013

Taliban Warns Pakistani Media against Praising Sachin Tendulkar [VIDEO]

The global attention surrounding Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from cricket doesn't seem to have gone down well with a banned Pakistani Taliban group. The terror outfit has warned state media via a video message to stop praising him because he is an Indian.

Nov 28, 2013

Negotiators see some progress in Geneva nuclear talks

After a one-hour meeting between EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday morning, Catherine Ashton's spokesman Michael Mann said they had "useful" and "intensive" session. Duration: 00:41

Nov 22, 2013

EU: Iran talks 'very substantial and detailed'

Talks on Thursday between Iran's foreign minister and world powers' chief negotiator Catherine Ashton were "very substantial and detailed," Ashton's spokesman said. Duration: 00:29

Nov 21, 2013

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Russia Bans Social Media Tools During Sochi Winter Olympics 2014

Russian sports officials have banned journalists from taking images and videos using non-professional devices like phones and tablets.

Nov 14, 2013

Senior Haqqani network commander killed in Islamabad

Nasiruddin Haqqani, the chief fundraiser of the Haqqani militant network -- one of the most feared groups fighting US-led forces in Afghanistan -- has been shot dead in the Pakistani capital, the Taliban says. Duration: 01:20

Nov 12, 2013

Pakistani Taliban creates havoc in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit, Nov 11 : Despite the death of its commander Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone strike, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is on a rampage in Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir. The TTP, an umbrella organization of various Islamist militant groups based in North Waziristan, is not only responsible for targeting Shias, but also for killing foreign tourists. The outlawed group recently issued a warning about targeting the Shia community in Gilgit Baltistan. Such open threats expose the inadequate security measures put in place by the administration for the safety of the people of Gilgit Baltistan.

Nov 11, 2013

Irom Sharmila faced death threats for relationship with foreigner

Imphal, Nov 08 (ANI): Just three days after the iron lady of Manipur, Irom Sharmila's fast-unto-death entered its 14th year, the 41-year-old has hit out at people within her own organisation, the Just Peace Foundation, saying they threatened her with 'honour' killing over her relationship with a foreigner. Sharmila, on Thursday accused those close to her of sending her death threats and "acting like the Taliban" over her love for Desmond Cutinho, a social worker and journalist of British origin. Sharmila's relationship with Cutinho has been for at least three years.

Nov 8, 2013

New Taliban leader Fazlullah 'difficult' for Pakistan

An analyst says it will be difficult for Pakistan to enter into peace negotiations with Maulana Fazlullah, the new leader of the Pakistan Taliban, a man reputed to be a ruthless commander. Duration: 01:40

Nov 8, 2013

Tehrik-E-Taliban Pakistan [TTP] vows to kill shias in Gilgit Baltistan , authorities indifferent

Gilgit Baltistan, Nov 05: Tehreek e Taliban has issued an open warning to target Shia Community in Gilgit Baltistan, but the government is indifferent to threats made, and danger posed. and is taking no steps to secure the safety of minority Muslim sect there. Militants are also warning up to repeat banno type jail break in gilgit baltistan, and people are living in constant fear.

Nov 5, 2013

Pakistan steps up security after death of Taliban leader

Security is stepped up following the death of Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud. Duration: 00:46

Nov 3, 2013

Hindu version of Taliban comment: RSS calls Digivjay mentally unstable

Nagpur, Nov 02 (ANI): Reacting strongly to Congress General Secretary, Digvijay Singh’s remark where he called both BJP and RSS as Hindu versions of the Taliban, the RSS on Saturday said that Digvijay was mentally unstable and shouldn’t be taken seriously.

Nov 2, 2013

BJP/RSSs ideology can never be synonymous to Patels: Digvijay

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): After he called BJP and RSS as Hindu versions of the Taliban, Congress General Secretary, Digvijay Singh on Saturday said that BJP/RSS’s ideology can never be synonymous to Sardar Patel’s.