Breaks my heart: Bush calls troops withdrawal from Af 'a mistake'

Maine (US) (IANS) Former US President George W. Bush has labelled the withdrawal of US and NATO troops from Afghanistan "a mistake", in an interview with DW.

"I'm afraid Afghan women and girls are going to suffer unspeakable harm," he said,…

Drone spotted and destroyed over Jammu Air Force Station

Jammu (IANS) Another drone was spotted in the area of Air Force Station in Jammu city which was jammed and destroyed by using anti-drone technology by the Air Force.

The drone was detected in the early hours of Thursday.

Drones have…

What utility of law used to silence Gandhi, Tilak after independence: SC on sedition law

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Centre on the utility of having sedition law even after 75 years of independence. The Court also expressed its concern on sedition law being misused by police against persons who speak…

Hunt underway for leader of Al Qaeda-affiliated group in B'desh

Dhaka (IANS) A hunt is underway for Mahmudul Hasan Gunbi, the top leader of 'Dawatul Islam', an Al Qaeda-linked militant outfit in Bangladesh.

According to authorities, Dawatul Islam follow the 'Manhaji' school of thought of…

Myanmar army kills 16 members of civilian resistance group

Kolkata (IANS) The residents of Kani township in Myanmar's Sagaing Division have paid a heavy price for resisting the entry of Burmese soldiers into the town last month.

The Kani defence force comprising citizens fought the troops with…

Sidhu likely to become Punjab State President of Congress

New Delhi (IANS) Punjab Congress is likely to get new State President in the form of Navjot Singh Sidhu along with two other working presidents ahead of the crucial assembly elections next year.

The Congress is mulling an idea of appointing…

China not mincing words about downturn in ties with India

New Delhi (IANS) China is not mincing words about the downturn in relations with India, as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that "China-India relations are still in bad shape, which is not in the interest of any country".

Global Times…

Financial inclusion priority for sustainable recovery: RBI Guv

Mumbai  (IANS) Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said that financial inclusion will remain a priority of the central bank to achieve sustainable post-pandemic economic recovery.

Speaking at the Economic Times Financial…

Upset by India's record fund raise in tech, China attacks 'manufacturing weakness'

New Delhi (IANS) Upset over the strong foreign investment flows into Indias tech sector, the Chinese media is now attacking the slow pace of growth of manufacturing.

It noted the fact that foreign investment flowing into India's tech industry…

Equity indices flat amid weak global cues, banking stocks fall

Mumbai (IANS) The Indian stock market traded on a flat-to-negative note on Wednesday morning tracking decline on the global markets.

Selling pressure was witnessed in banking and finance stocks.

Around 10.25 a.m, Sensex was trading at…