Historical, cultural traditions have created deep bonds between India, Bhutan: PM
Thimphu [Bhutan], Aug 18 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stressed that historical, cultural and spiritual traditions have created unique and deep bonds between India and Bhutan and said it is natural that the people of both countries experience great attachment to each other. Full Story
63 dead in Kabul blast, over 180 injured
Kabul , Aug 18 : At least 63 people were killed and over 180 others were injured in a suicide blast at a wedding hall in Kabul yesterday, the Afghan government said on Sunday. Full Story
Great time to innovate in India: Modi
Thimphu, Aug 18 : Asserting that India is home to among the biggest start-up eco-systems in the world and witnessing transformation in a wide range of sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it was a great time to innovate in the country.
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Ghani condemns 'inhumane' Kabul wedding hall blast
Kabul , Aug 18 : Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday strongly condemned the barbaric suicide blast at a wedding hall in Kabul which claimed the lives of over 60 people and expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased. Full Story
63 killed in Kabul wedding bombing
Kabul, Aug 18 : At least 63 people were killed and more than 180 others injured when a suicide bomber targeted a wedding hall in Kabul, packed with hundreds of guests, an Afghan government official said.
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Pak importers seek clarity over shipments via Wagah
Islamabad, Aug 18 : Pakistani importers have sought clarity on the fate of shipments en route from India via the Wagah/Atari joint check post after Islamabad's decision to suspend bilateral trade with New Delhi over abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, the media reported on Sunday.
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Plea to allow Indian goods' distribution from Pak ports
Islamabad, Aug 18 : The Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) has appealed to the government to allow the distribution of Indian origin goods in local markets that have already arrived at Pakistani airports or seaport, the media reported on Sunday.
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40 killed in Kabul wedding bombing
Kabul, Aug 18 : At least 40 people were killed and more than 100 others injured when a suicide bomber targeted a wedding hall in Kabul, packed with hundreds of guests, a government official said on Sunday.
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Iceland glacier commemorated with plaque
Reykjavik, Aug 18 : Mourners will gather in Iceland on Sunday to commemorate the loss of the glacier Okjokull, which was officially declared dead in 2014 at the age of 700.
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Kashmir: Will BBC Once Again Lift The Veil Of Secrecy? (Comment)
It is just as well that the BBC has decided to expand its shortwave radio service in Kashmir to beat the communications blackout. This is not the first time the BBC has played this role - and for good reason. Because the supine, mainstream media in L.K. Advanis words crawls when it is asked to bend.
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Blast in wedding hall in Afghanistan, many killed
Kabul, Aug 18 : Several people were either killed or injured after an explosion ripped through a wedding hall in the Afghan capital of Kabul, the spokesman of Interior Ministry confirmed early Sunday.
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Pakistan lodging fake FIRs against terrorists to mislead FATF
Gujranwala (Pakistan), Aug 18 : Pakistan is again misleading the Global community just days before a crucial meeting of the Financial Action Task Force ( FATF ) in Bangkok by registering fake and weak Police First Information Reports or FIRs against Terror groups and terrorists operating on its soil. Full Story
Russia: 1 killed, 32 injured in bus accident
Perm [Russia], Aug 18 : One woman was killed and a total of 32 people were injured as a bus carrying 59 passengers crashed into a store in the Russian city of Perm, the region's health ministry said on Saturday. Full Story
Prepared to meet Zakir Naik in court: Malaysian minister M Kulasegaran
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], Aug 17 : Malaysian Human Resource Minister M Kulasegaran said on Friday that he is prepared to meet controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik in court after the latter demanded an apology from the minister for making derogatory remarks towards him. Full Story
Modi launches slew of projects to expand India-Bhutan ties
Thimpu, Aug 17 : In a bid to take India-Bhutan relationship beyond hydro-power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched several projects in different areas from LPG to space technology, as well as enhancing cooperation in science and education sectors.
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7 killed as ship catches fire in Indonesia
Jakarta, Aug 17 : Seven people including two children were killed and four others went missing as a ship caught fire in waters off central Indonesia's Sulawesi province on Saturday, officials said.
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Hackers target Denmark's Tivoli park, guests info stolen
Copenhagen, Aug 17 : The Copenhagen-based Tivoli, one of the oldest and most popular amusement parks in Europe, has now joined the unfortunate online "rogues gallery" of major Danish companies whose customer data has been hacked from their websites.
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Voice of Kashmiri people heard at UN: Maleeha Lodhi
United Nations, Aug 17 : After the UN Security Council (UNSC) concluded its informal consultation on Kashmir, Pakistan's envoy to the UN Maleeha Lodhi said the voice of the Kashmiri people has been heard in the highest diplomatic forum in the world.
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