New Delhi, Oct.12 : Union Minister of State for Home Affair Kiren Rijiju on Monday condemned the ink attack on Sudheendra Kulkarni by the Shiv Sena, hours before the launch of a book of former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, saying it was unjust to carry out violent forms of protest. “Every citizen of […]
New Delhi, Oct. 12 : The Sahitya Akademi will hold an emergency meeting on October 23 to discuss the alarming exodus of literary icons from the fraternity and writers returning their awards.”In the meeting, a decision will be taken after holding a discussion with the committee. One writer representing each language will be present in […]
London : The United States of America (US) is expected to hold talks with Russia over the weekend, on air safety procedures in Syria to avoid accidental air crashes. According to news reports, the Russia military has agreed to the proposal made by the US.Peter Cook, a Pentagon spokesperson, was quoted by The Guardian, as saying […]
NEW DELHI : Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet on Friday said it has embarked upon a major fleet and flight expansion programme for the upcoming winter season. It said it will induct six new aircraft within 30 days, calling the move “a first of its kind initiative in the history of Indian aviation”.Presently, the airline has […]
Shimla : Residents of Shimla on Friday thronged an exhibition organised by Army Training Command (ARTRAC) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 war with Pakistan.The 1965 war was fought over Kashmir and ended in a ceasefire and a return to front lines that predated the conflict. India and Pakistan have fought three wars […]