JRL calls for protests against civilian killings on Friday
December 21, 2017 Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) has called for protests tomorrow against the killing of civilians, especially two women in Shopian and Kupwara. JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yaisn Malik called for Kashmir-wide protests after congregational Friday prayers tomorrow against the killing of civilians, especially two women who left […]
CBI’s well-choreographed charge sheet had incorrect facts: 2G court
December 21, 2017 The CBI today received a backhanded compliment from a special court in Delhi for filing a “well choreographed charge sheet” containing incorrect facts which miserably failed to prove charges against the accused in 2G spectrum case. Special judge O P Saini, who acquitted the accused facing trial in three separate cases lodged […]
Powerful SA pace attack will put India under pressure: Smith
New Delhi, Dec 21: Former captain Graeme Smith feels South Africa’s “powerful” bowling attack will put the Indian batting line-up under serious pressure in the upcoming Test series, starting January 5 in Cape Town. The world no.1 Indian team, up against second-placed South Africa in their own den, certainly makes for an exciting contest. And Smith […]
Head of ashram, three babas accused of rape in UP
UP, Dec 21 :Two ‘sadhvis’ have accused four babas, including the head of a ashram, for allegedly raping them at the ashram in Uttar Pradesh’s Basti district, the police said. An FIR was lodged last evening against six persons — the head of Sant Kutir ashram, Sachidanand alias Dayanand, Param Chetanand, Vishwas Nand, Gyan […]
Matter of shame Sachin not allowed to speak: Jaya
December 21, 2017 Jaya Bachchan on Sachin Tendulkar not being allowed to speak amid Opposition ruckus in the Rajya Sabha. “He has earned name for India at the world stage, it is a matter of shame that he was not allowed to speak even when everyone knew it was on today’s agenda. Are only politicians […]
Pakistan to release 291 Indian fishermen
Dec 21 : Pakistan on Thursday said it will release 291 Indian fishermen, held for allegedly violating its territorial waters, as a goodwill gesture. The fishermen will be released in two phases on December 29 and January 8 via Wagah Border, Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said. Earlier on October 27, Pakistan released 68 Indian […]
Huge arbitration in 2G policy by UPA, alleges FM Jaitley
,New Delhi, Dec 21 : Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, on Thursday, said the Congress leaders are taking judgment of 2G Scam verdict as badge of honor. Describing the 2G policy of Congress government as arbitrary, the Finance Minister said that the corrupt, dishonest policy was upheld by the Supreme Court in February 2012. The […]
BCCI opposes Asia Emerging Nations Cup to be hosted by Pakistan
KARACHI: The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has on Thursday objected to the hosting of Asia Emerging Nations Cup (AENC) by Pakistan. According to details, Pakistan had been awarded the hosting rights of the 6-nation AENC in a meeting of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on October 29. However, BCCI has raised the objection […]
India retain 105th spot, Germany tops FIFA list
21 December 2017 India football team remained stagnant on the 105th position while Germany finished first to be named the ‘Team of the Year’ in the FIFA rankings released here on Thursday. The Sunil Chhetri-led side, who were not slated to play any international fixtures since the previous rankings were released last month, retained their […]
Five labourers dead, eight injured in a house collapse at Reasi
Five labourers were killed and eight others were injured when a mud house caved in on Wednesday evening, police said. All the injured persons were shifted to hospital for treatment. Police said that all the labourers were working on under construction mud house and it collapsed suddenly leading to death of five persons on spot.police […]
