Ajnala (Punjab : The Border Security Forces (BSF) has beefed up boat-related patrolling and check posts along the riverine border that separates India and Pakistan to prevent infiltration and smuggling operations.The BSF has identified around 140 porous gaps along the border in Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat. For instance, in the 553-km-long riverine belt through which […]
New Delhi : Taking potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar’s remark that freedom of expression in India ‘is the biggest joke’, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Friday said the ruling dispensation at the Centre is against all intellectuals, liberal and right thinking people. “This is being said constantly and […]
New Delhi : A Delhi court on Friday asked the police to file an action taken report on a plea against Bollywood actors Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during an episode.A criminal complaint was lodged against Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and a TV channel for allegedly hurting sentiments of […]
New Delhi : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said India has welcomed the announcement of lifting of nuclear-related sanctions against Iran, adding that the milestone represented a significant success for patient diplomacy, and signalled a new chapter of peace and prosperity.It further added that India looked forward to further developing its longstanding, […]
Charsadda : At least 21 people were killed and over 30 others injured as heavily-armed terrorists today stormed the Bacha Khan University in Pakistan’s restive northwest Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa province and opened indiscriminate fire on the students and teachers. The death toll is expected to rise as several injured are being treated in nearby hospitals. The security […]