Latest hostage video shows ISIS fears US assault: experts
Washington: A dramatic change of tone in the latest hostage video released by the Islamic State has convinced experts that the jihadist group is isolated and fearful of a US assault. Where three previous clips ended with a masked militant slitting the throat of a kneeling hostage, the new release... read more »
Terrorism raids could fuel anger in the Muslim community
At the rally at Lakemba station organised by Hizb ut-Tahrir in the aftermath of the terrorism raids on 25 houses, the anger was palpable. “Enough is enough of scapegoating the Muslim community,” Uthman Badar, one of the organisers, thundered. “We will not be fooled by the spin and... read more »
As flood waters recede, life inches to normal in J-K
Life is limping back to normal in flood-hit Jammu & Kashmir with the help of central agencies while local authorities struggle to assess the damage two weeks after the state was devastated by its worst deluge in over 100 years. The Centre released data on Thursday underlining the security... read more »
Shiv Sena-BJP alliance in Maharashtra almost over?
Mumbai: The tussle over sharing of seats for the forthcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra now threatens the 25-year-old ties between Shiv Sena and the BJP with reports on Friday suggesting that the two parties have decided to go alone in the electoral battle. Sources also claim that the two... read more »
Together Again. After 24 Years, Lalu and Nitish to Share Bihar Stage
New Delhi: They have been the most bitter rivals for over two decades. But a common need to defeat the BJP has brought Bihar stalwarts Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav on the same side of... read more »
UN council agrees on demand for Gaza cease-fire
The UN Security Council has agreed on a statement calling for “an immediate and unconditional humanitarian cease-fire” in Gaza war between Israel and Hamas and scheduled a meeting at... read more »
Curfew relaxed for 4 hours in Saharanpur
With the situation improving in violence-hit Saharanpur, the district authorities on Monday relaxed curfew for four hours in the new city area to allow people to buy their daily need items... read more »
Twelve-hour cease-fire takes effect between Israel, Gaza militants
A 12-hour humanitarian truce went into effect on Saturday after Israel and Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip agreed to a U.N. request for a pause in fighting and efforts... read more »
Jaitley announces some concessions, tax on mutual fund from July ...
The government on Friday announced some concessions for mutual fund industry and income tax payers, while committing to low tax regime to promote industrial activity to generate jobs and create more... read more »
