Opponent says Saudi Crown Prince had role in Kabul airport attack

New Delhi (IANS) A Saudi opponent has spoken of the alleged role of Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman in supporting the ISIL elements during the August 26 Kabul airport attack, Iran's Mehr News reported.

According to the opponent, sources…

Nepal, India enter into fresh diplomatic row

Kathmandu (IANS) After the boundary row of last year, there was peace in bilateral ties between Nepal and India. There were high-level meetings and contacts between the two sides. But that seems to be fading away now.

The presence of Indian…

Supertech's 40-storey twin towers in Noida to be razed, SC cites builder-authority collusion

New Delhi (IANS) In a major blow to real estate company Supertech, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the demolition of its two 40-storey buildings in one of its housing projects in Noida.

A bench headed by justice D.Y. Chandrachud said…

Pak national among 2 infiltrators gunned down at LoC in Poonch

Jammu (IANS) A Pakistani national was among the two terrorists killed at the LoC in Poonch after an infiltration bid was foiled by the army on August 30, army said on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters Brigadier Puneet Doval said during the early…

Chinese apps making profit in India despite facing ban

New Delhi (IANS) Despite India banning certain popular Chinese apps in the wake of border skirmishes with China last year, some of those apps are still present, and thriving, in the country with different names.

Last year, the government had…

Taliban initiates dialogue with India in Qatar

New Delhi (IANS) After the US completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, Taliban initiated dialogue with India in Qatar over safety, security and early return of Indian nationals stranded over there, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.

Ahead of Harish Rawat's visit to Punjab, factionalism escalates in Cong

New Delhi (IANS) Ahead of Congress General Secretary Harish Rawat's visit to Punjab to de-escalate tension between the two factions, the Navjot Singh Sidhu's camp has opened a front against Rawat and challenged his statement on Amarinder.

Situation in Afghanistan matter of concern, India on alert: Rajnath

New Delhi (IANS) The deteriorating situation in neighbouring Afghanistan is of concern, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.

Delivering the Balramji Das Tandon seminar on 'National Security', he said: "Whatever is happening…

Passion for sports greatest tribute to Major Dhyan Chand: Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' hailed the Olympic medal winners and said the passion for sports is the greatest tribute to Major Dhyan Chand.

He said, "After 40 years, we won a medal in hockey…

Bangladeshi terrorist held from Bengal's North 24 Parganas district

Kolkata (IANS) A Bangladeshi terrorist identified as Jahangir Biswas has been arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) from Ghojadanga sub- division under Basirhat sub- division in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district .

Biswas was…