Expert Say US needs New Nuclear Weapons

Experts Say US needs New Nuclear Weapons

More than two decades after the United States decided to cut down its nuclear forces post the Cold War, some military strategists, scientists and congressional leaders want the nation to modernize the weapons. Dec 1, 2014
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Artists from India and Pakistan share stage during music festival to bolster bilateral ties

Amritsar, Nov 30 (ANI): A 41-member delegation of Pakistani artists shared stage with their Indian counterparts during a joint cultural festival 'Saanjh' in Amritsar city. The event is likely to bring the peace building process back on track. With an aim to bolster the bilateral ties and restart the peace building measures, which were derailed by the recent skirmishes along the international border, the event brings together cultural artists of both nuclear-armed neighbours with a positive note. The festival is being organised by centre for preservation and promotion of heritage Punarjyot in collaboration with its Lahore-based counterpart Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop (RPTW). Meanwhile, Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil who was present at the festival, said peace will come not with fights but maturity. Indian artist Geetan said that the event had provided an opportunity to share stage with renowned artists such as Sufi singers from Pakistan. Nov 30, 2014
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Pakistani, Indian artists to celebrate common cultural similarities

Amritsar, Nov 29 (ANI): A 41-member delegation of artistes, singers and musicians from Pakistan, arrived in Amritsar to participate in a joint cultural festival 'Saanjh'. The main objective of the festival is to foster strong bond of friendship between the two nuclear armed neighbours through shared cultural folklore, music and poetry. The colourful rainbow of artists came together under the umbrella of Amritsar-Lahore peace festival, which is being celebrated since twelve years, spreading the message of peace and harmony. Leading Sufi Musician of Pakistan, Saeen Zahur Ahmad said that people across borders should bond with each other, spreading the message of love and brotherhood. Both countries have also introduced a project named Aman Ki Asha', a peace initiative between India and Pakistan. The festival is being organised by Punarjyot in collaboration with its Lahore-based counterpart Rafi Peer Theater Workshop (RPTW). Nov 29, 2014
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Politicians urge for anti militancy measures on anniversary of Mumbai attacks

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): As India observes the sixth anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, politicians across parties said in unison on Wednesday that cross border militancy must be rebuffed and uprooted. The attacks, which took place in 2008, shook the entire nation. Ten heavily armed gunmen of a Pakistan-based militant group, Lashkar-e-Taiba went on a rampage for almost three days in Mumbai in 2008. Nov 26, 2014
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MEA says India's emphasis will be on meaningful dialogue with Pakistan

Kathmandu, Nov 26 (ANI): India's Foreign Ministry has said that New Delhi's emphasis would be on conducting a meaningful dialogue with Islamabad at the 18th SAARC Summit in Nepal. Addressing a news conference, India's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Syed Akbaruddin replying to a query on dialogue between India and Pakistan said that New Delhi had always welcomed a meaningful dialogue with the nuclear-armed neighbour. Nov 26, 2014