Vigil up in Punjab: BSF on alert as tension simmers at Indo-Pak border
The security inside and around the integrated check post (ICP), where trade takes place between the two nations, has also been heightened. BSF sources have claimed that extra caution is maintained in the Bamiyal sector along Pathankot. With tensions simmering along the Indo-Pak borders after... read more »
12-year-old boy from PoK apprehended along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir
Indian Army apprehended a 12-year-old boy in Jammu and Kashmir after he crossed the Line of Control late Friday evening. A 12-year-old boy was apprehended along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. The boy entered Rajouri’s Nowshera sector from... read more »
Over 150 Students Hospitalised After Gas Leak Near South Delhi School
Classes were underway in the Delhi school when the gas leak took place in Tughlakabad. Students complained for irritation in the eyes and throat before they were taken to the hospital. Incident took place in Tughlakabad area. Manish Sisodia said he will visit the students in the hospital. Cause of... read more »
How Pakistan responded to India’s successful launch of South Asian GSAT-9 s...
The move aimed to build stronger ties with South Asian nations, though, was criticised by Pakistan, who chose to stay away from the project. India on Friday fulfilled its promise to launch a communications satellite in order to serve the needs of all the countries in South Asia. Prime Minister... read more »
Sensex Tanks Over 1,200 Points in 3rd Biggest Crash in History:
The Sensex crashed 1,210 points to 26,155 at its day’s low, while the 50-share Nifty slipped below the crucial 8,000 levels for the first time in two months. All 50 shares in the... read more »
North Korean troops ordered onto war footing by Kim Jong-un
Korea Central News Agency has issued a lengthy rant about South Korean “puppet war maniacs,” Julian Ryall in Tokyo writes. The statement warns the South Korean military to act... read more »
Rupee Falls to Nearly Two-Year Low of 65.90/Dollar
The Indian rupee fell to 65.90/dollar on Friday amid fears of a currency war after China’s depreciation of its yuan. This is lowest value of the rupee since September 6, 2013, when it... read more »
Bangkok bomb: Thai TV apologises for bomb re-enactment
The re-enactment on Thursday evening sparked outrage among Thais at the shrine and online. Executives at Nation TV have since acknowledged it was insensitive and disrespectful to the... read more »
Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickremesinghe takes office as new Prime Ministe...
Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister on Friday as the island nation’s two major political parties signed an agreement to work together in the new parliament. His... read more »
