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June 17, 2016 9:14 PM

J&K: Two militants killed in encounter with security forces in Sopore

Two militants were killed today in an encounter with security forces in Sopore town of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. <br/><br/>An official in Police Control Room (PCR) Sopore told AIR that the encounter broke out early morning today after Army and J&K police launched cordo...

June 17, 2016 9:03 PM

US rules out mediation between Afghanistan, Pakistan

The United State has ruled out mediation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and asked the two countries to work together to deescalate tensions at the Torkham border crossing.<br/><br/>The Torkham is the place where deadly clashes have killed a Pakistani major and two Afghan border guards...

June 17, 2016 8:56 PM

Shivpal's attack on party aimed at hiding SP govt's failure: BJP

Hitting back at Uttar Pradesh Minister Shivpal Yadav over the Kairana issue, BJP today said his attack at the party is aimed at hiding the state government's failures in the matter. <br/><br/>Party Secretary Shrikant Sharma accused the state government of being oppressive by restric...

June 17, 2016 8:55 PM

Better to act cautiously on Kairana than issuing statements: Rajnath Singh

The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said there has been a drop of 50 per cent in infiltration bids from across the border since Modi government took charge.<br/><br/>Talking about the achievements of the Central Government in Conference of Intellectuals in Dehradun he said Indian...

June 17, 2016 8:30 PM

Govt releases Yog Geet ahead of International Yoga Day celebrations

Government today released a Yog Geet in connection with the celebration of International Yoga Day on 21st of this month. The song is in Hindi with the duration of 3 minutes and 15 seconds. <br/><br/>It was released by the Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik at a function in New Delh...

June 17, 2016 8:20 PM

UK backs India's NSG bid, offers firm support

British Premier David Cameron has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the UK's firm support for India's Nuclear Suppliers Group, NSG membership bid. <br/><br/>PTI reports quoting Downing Street spokesperson that Mr. Cameron confirmed Britain's backing for India's ...

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