Fresh batch of yatris leave for Kashmir
Fresh batch of yatris left base camp of Jammu on Wednesday amid tight security cover. Officials said the 1782 pilgrims were taken in 64 vehicles for Kashmir. In the past 21 days of amaranth yatra more than two lakh yatris have visited kashmir valley so far. Dozens of yatris died due to cardiac arrest on […]
One more civilian injured in border shelling
Latest news from the nowshera, Balakote and adjacent areas of Rajori and Poonch said that Pakistani troops and indian troops were ecchanging heavy artillery fire on Wednesday. Reports said that one civilian was injured in the shelling. This is the third running day today that border shelling is going on leading to thousands of people […]
Parliament adjourned for the day, Mayawati threatens to quit Rajya Sabha (Roundup)
IANS | New Delhi July 18, 2017 Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day on Tuesday, the second day of Parliament’s monsoon session, as an aggressive opposition took on the government on a range of issues including atrocities on Dalits and suicides by farmers. In the Rajya Sabha, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati stormed out, threatening to resign when she […]
Upset with US, Iranian lawmakers to draft anti-American bill
Associated Press18 July 2017 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian lawmakers have agreed to fast-track an anti-American bill meant to confront allegedly “adventurist and terrorist” U.S. actions in the region Iranian state TV reported that 211 lawmakers in the 290-seat assembly backed an outline for the legislation at a session Tuesday. The details of the bill […]
Demand for zero GST on textiles cannot be accepted: Jaitley
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the demand of textile traders to exempt fabrics under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system cannot be met with as manufacturers will then not be able to claim credit of tax on previous stages. “The GST rate structure for the textile […]
Myanmar: UN probe ‘can only aggravate’ Rakhine tension
A UN mission investigating allegations of rape, torture and killings of Rohingya Muslims would only “aggravate” troubles in Rakhine state, the security adviser of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi told diplomats. Thaung Tun’s comments on Tuesday came less than a month after Myanmardeclined to grant visas to three UN-appointed experts who would probe allegations of abuse against […]
Govt asks states to file FIRs over violence in name of cow protection
By PTI 18th July 2017 NEW DELHI: The Centre has asked state governments to compulsorily register FIRs in all “untoward incidents” happening in the name of cow protection, the Lok Sabha was informed today. Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said the responsibility to maintain law and order, protect life and property and incidents of […]
Top ten successful run chases in Test cricket
Sri Lanka created history after clinching a record victory against Zimbabwe by four wickets as they chased down a mammoth total of 388 runs in the one-off Test match played at Premadasa stadium in Colombo. The Lankan victory is marked as the most successful run-chase in Asia and fifth in the world in the history […]
Shastri scores, BCCI appoints Bharat Arun bowling coach
July 18, 2017 India’s new head coach Ravi Shastri gets his way. On the basis of Shastri’s recommendation, the BCCI has appointed Bharat Arun as bowling coach for Team India. Shastri put forth Arun’s name in his meeting with the BCCI on Monday in Mumbai. Arun has been appointed as India’s bowling coach on a […]
China urges India withdrawal in standoff, stages drills
Associated Press18 July 2017 BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday renewed a call for India to immediately withdraw its troops from disputed territory high in the Himalayan mountains, following a report that Chinese forces recently held live firing drills in the region. Foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Indian forces had to leave the area […]
