Pakistan expresses concern over Manohar Parrikar’s remarks on terrorism

Pakistan expresses concern over Manohar Parrikar’s remarks on terrorism

Islamabad, May 24: Pakistan has expressed serious concern over Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar’s remarks that “terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists,” saying his comments confirms its suspicion about India’s involvement in terrorism. ”This statement only confirms Pakistan’s apprehensions about India’s involvement in terrorism in Pakistan,” said Sartaj Aziz, Adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister […]

IS suicide bomber attacks Saudi Shiite mosque, killing 21

IS suicide bomber attacks Saudi Shiite mosque, killing 21

Riyadh, May 23 : An Islamic State group suicide bomber attacked a Shiite mosque in Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia, killing 21 people and wounding 81 in an assault that threatens to fan sectarian tensions. The bomber struck during the main weekly prayers in Eastern Province yesterday, where assailants linked to the Sunni extremist IS killed seven […]

Passenger train derails in Assam, motorman seriously injured

Passenger train derails in Assam, motorman seriously injured

Guwahati, May 23 :Five coaches and the engine of a passenger train derailed in Kokrajhar district of Assam in the early hours today, seriously injuring its engine driver and causing minor injuries to some passengers. Northeast Frontier Railway spokesman Jayanta Sarma said that the accident occurred between Salakati and Basugaon at 5.15 AM as the […]

Dutch cabinet partially ban burqas in public places

Dutch cabinet partially ban burqas in public places

London, May 23 : The Dutch cabinet has imposed partial ban on wearing the face-covering Islamic veil i.e. burqua, at public areasincluding schools, hospitals and public transport. Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that the prohibition bill of Islamic veil passed on May 22 will be regulated in education and healthcare institutions and government buildings in […]

Michael Bloomberg: Impressed by Narendra Modi’s commitment to clean energy

Michael Bloomberg: Impressed by Narendra Modi’s commitment to clean energy

Washington, May 23 : Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for proposing new public health standards for emissions from coal-fired power plants, former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has said he is impressed by the Indian leader’s commitment to build a clean energy future for India. ”Congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking such […]