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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

UNHCR warns of humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

New Delhi (IANS) The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is warning of a looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as the escalating conflict brings increased human suffering and civilian displacement.

UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch said that an estimated…

Customs reduces clearance time for edible oil consignments at ports

New Delhi (IANS) With shortage of domestic edible oil pushing up the need to increase imports quickly, the Indian Customs has put up special motoring and import clearances procedure for the commodity to reduce the clearance time for such consignments…

Deal Breaker: Tatas intensify Air India due diligence

New Delhi (IANS) Conglomerate Tata Group which is being seen as the front runner in acquisition of Air India has intensified its due diligence process.

According to highly placed sources, teams comprising of Tata group companies' officials…