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February 2, 2016 9:03 PM

Need comprehensive strategy, int'l cooperation to curb terrorism: President

President Pranab Mukherjee has said to curb terrorism there is a need of comprehensive strategy and greater international cooperation. While inaugurating the two day Counter Terrorism Conference in Jaipur today President stressed upon capacity building and strengthening intelligence network to count...

February 2, 2016 8:41 PM

India, Brunei agree to boost defence ties, ink three pacts

India and Brunei signed three memoranda of understanding to cooperate in the fields of defence, health and youth affairs & sports. The representatives of both the countries signed the documents in presence of the visiting Vice President Mohd Hamid Ansari at capital Bandar Seri Begawan. Minister ...

February 2, 2016 8:40 PM

BJP terms denial of visa to Anupam Kher by Pak as unfortunate

BJP has termed the denial of visa to actor Anupam Kher by Pakistan as unfortunate. The party said it will be a setback to the process of people-to-people contact to help improve ties between the two countries. <br/><br/>BJP Secretary Shrikant Sharma also questioned the silence of what he...

February 2, 2016 8:35 PM

Muslim clerics call on Rajnath Singh to discuss issues concerning community

A delegation of Muslim clerics and social leaders called on Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today to discuss issues concerning the community. <br/><br/>An official release said the delegation condemned all kinds of violence in the name of religion and explained that Islam stands...

February 2, 2016 8:19 PM

India, Bangladesh discuss terrorism, water management

India and Bangladesh today discussed ways to broaden collaboration in combating terrorism and better management of water resources. <br/><br/>Both nations also took stock of agreements signed between the two nations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the neighbouring cou...

February 2, 2016 8:04 PM

Veteran Forward Bloc leader Ashok Ghosh admitted to hospital

Veteran Forward Bloc leader, Ashok Ghosh has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata. Hospital sources said his condition remained critical this evening. Mr. Ghosh, aged 94, was admitted to the hospital today in the morning and is kept on ventilation. He has been suffering from old age-relate...

February 2, 2016 7:59 PM

Zika virus: Centre issues guidelines in wake of outbreak in Americas

The Centre has issued detailed guidelines to tackle o Zika Virus Disease in the wake of reported cases in Americas. Zika virus disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito and it is linked to brain defects in babies. This is the same mosquito that is known to transmit infect...

February 2, 2016 6:53 PM

Muslim clerics call on Rajnath Singh to discuss issues concerning community

A delegation of Muslim clerics and social leaders called on Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today to discuss issues concerning the community. They condemned all kinds of violence in the name of religion and explained that Islam stands for peace and well being of all. They also added that th...

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