Kashmiri activist Qureshi objects to Chinese presence in Gilgit Baltistan

Kashmiri activist Qureshi objects to Chinese presence in Gilgit Baltistan

Geneva : Strongly objecting to the Chinese presence in Gilgit Baltistan, prominent Kashmiri writer and international human rights activist Junaid Qureshi has demanded the release of Baba Jan. Speaking at an event on ‘China in Gilgit Baltistan; Its Implications’, organized during the 32nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva yesterday, Qureshi […]

‘America is the only superpower’, says Putin

‘America is the only superpower’, says Putin

Washington, June 19 : Accepting the United States is probably the world’s sole superpower, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow was ready to work with Washington.Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday, Putin said: “America is a great power. Today, probably, the only superpower. We accept that.””We want to and […]

Under fire Swamy fires fresh salvo, says Rajan was Congress’ agent

Under fire Swamy fires fresh salvo, says Rajan was Congress’ agent

Noida, June 19 : Shrugging off cries of outrage and allegations from the opposition holding him responsible for RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan’s decision to not continue with his post, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday asserted that he did not care what the others said, as Rajan was the government’s employee, adding […]

Katheria stirs row, calls for saffronisation of education

Katheria stirs row, calls for saffronisation of education

Lucknow, June 19 : In what may give the Opposition a fresh ammunition to escalate its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Minister of State for Human Resource and Development (HRD) Ramshankar Katheria has said there is no problem with saffronisation of education if it is for the nation’s benefit.Addressing a function at the […]