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Outlining the atrocities against Hindus, a minority in the neighboring nation, and the atrocities against them, BJP lawmaker Kirodi Lal Meena submitted the notice in the Upper House. (Photo: File)

BJP MP's Zero Hour notice in RS over forced conversion of Hindus in Pakistan

The move comes after Hindus and Sikhs gathered in Jacobabad, Pakistan, to protest against the forced conversion of Hindu girls.

16 Jul 2019 2:13 PM

The country had earlier claimed that it would not open its airspace for commercial flights until India removed its fighter jets from forward Indian airbases. (Photo: File)

Closed since Balakot strike, Pakistan reopens airspace for all civilian traffic

In March, the neighbouring country partially opened its airspace but did not allow Indian flight to fly over its airspace.

16 Jul 2019 8:42 AM

Reportedly, these secessionists working at the commands of Islamabad are the same people, who are managing the anti-India social media propaganda in different western countries. (Photo: ANI)

Pro-Khalistani leaders continue to hold key positions in PSGPC

It has been revealed that Ameer Singh, brother of known Khalistani Bishen Singh, has been put on the Sikh's religious body.

15 Jul 2019 5:47 PM

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kishan Reddy. (Photo: File)

Pak must stop funding terror camps, says MoS Home Kishan Reddy

The minister, during his padyatra, also touched upon domestic issues.

14 Jul 2019 4:33 PM

In the meeting, both sides agreed to maintain a channel of communication and work towards finalisation of the agreement on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. (Photo: ANI)

Kartarpur talks: Agreement on allowing visa-free travel for Indian passport holders

The Pakistani officials assured their Indian counterparts that no anti-India activity would be allowed, it read.

14 Jul 2019 3:38 PM

Officials from India and Pakistan are slated to meet on Sunday to finalise the modalities of the Kartarpur corridor and related technical issues. (Photo: File)

Pak fully committed, cooperative; Kartarpur Corridor talks concludes

One of the main points expected to be raised in discussion would be India's demand for construction of bridge by Pak in creek area.

14 Jul 2019 8:35 AM

Officials from India and Pakistan will meet on Sunday to finalise the modalities of the Kartarpur corridor and related technical issues. (Photo: File)

India-Pak to hold secound round of talks on Kartarpur corridor tomorrow

The second round of talks on the corridor was announced after the re-election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

13 Jul 2019 4:34 PM

Marking the 20th anniversary of Kargil conflict, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat addressed a seminar in Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Future conflicts to be more violent, unpredictable: Army chief Bipin Rawat

Army chief General said there has been no intrusion by the Chinese in Ladakh's Demchok sector.

13 Jul 2019 1:00 PM

The accountability court judge in Islamabad, Justice Arshad Malik, sentenced Sharif to seven years of imprisonment in Al-Azizia steel mills case on December 24 last year. (Photo: File)

‘Hidden hand’ behind Nawaz Sharif’s conviction: Pak judge who sent him jail

Maryam tweeted, 'I request the top judiciary to revoke the judgment against Nawaz Sharif and set him free without any further delay.'

13 Jul 2019 8:30 AM

While India has already been building a bridge on its side to provide all-weather connectivity for the Kartarpur corridor, it has urged Pakistan to build a similar bridge on their side as it would provide safe and secure movement of the pilgrims while also addressing concerns over flooding. (Photo: ANI)

Kartarpur talks: Pilgrims' safety high on India's agenda

Officials of the two countries are slated to meet on July 14 to finalise modalities of the Kartarpur corridor and related technical issues.

12 Jul 2019 6:36 PM

‘Once the Su-30MKI and the Rafale start operating together, it will be a potent combination against our adversaries, be it Pakistan or anybody else,’ said Indian Air Force Vice Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria. (Photo: ANI)

Rafale-Su-30MKI deadly combo will make Pak, other enemies worried: IAF

IAF Vice Chief also said that he was looking forward to fly the Rafale aircraft of the French Air Force.

11 Jul 2019 9:11 PM

The engine of the Akbar Express was completely destroyed in the accident while three compartments were also damaged, police said. (Representational Image)

At least 14 killed, 79 injured in Pakistan train collision

Authorities said the Pakistan Army was also taking part in the rescue efforts.

11 Jul 2019 2:19 PM

'Centre must hold talks with Pakistan, just like rival factions in Afghanistan,' Naitonal Conference chief Farooq Abdullah also said. (Photo: ANI)

‘Centre trying to open RSS branches in J&K, divide people in valley’: Farooq Abdullah

‘The harassment by the security forces, National Investigation Agency and other agencies will not solve the problem of Kashmir,’ he said.

11 Jul 2019 1:54 PM

Masood Azhar, for those who have been living in a cave for the past twenty years, is one of the most well-known international terrorists, added on the United Nation's list on May 1, 2019 after a long diplomatic battle carried on by India against Pakistan and China blocking the designation. (Photo: AFP)

What is the truth about Masood Azhar?

Masood graduated from Jamia Ulum Islamic madrassa, linked to Harkat-ul-Ansar, its key ideology being supporting proxy war against India.

11 Jul 2019 1:19 PM

Two boats carrying banned drugs from Pakistani coast city Karachi to Sri Lanka were intercepted by Sri Lankan Coast guards on Wednesday. The operation was successfully executed based on the inputs by Indian security agencies. (Representational Image)

Alerted by India, Lankan coast guard intercepts boats carrying drugs from Pak

According to Indian intelligence agencies, this drug business is a major source of income for ISI and they use this in terror funding.

11 Jul 2019 9:44 AM

India wants normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan but it failed to create an atmosphere free from terror, the government said on Wednesday. (Photo: ANI)

India wants neighbourly relations but Pak failed to create atmosphere: MEA

The Minister said this was manifested in the international support after the cross border terrorist attack in Pulwama in February 2019.

11 Jul 2019 9:11 AM

A 2018 Public Report on the Terrorist Threat to Canada said that the country is facing threat from growing Khalistani extremism. (Photo: ANI)

Important steps taken against anti-India activities: Home Ministry

‘We have zero tolerance policy on this & have taken many important steps against it,’ MoS for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy.

10 Jul 2019 3:03 PM

The latest bailout package is worth $6 billion, of which $1 billion is to be disbursed immediately and the rest in the next three years. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan's economy at ‘critical juncture’, needs bold reforms: IMF

Pakistan currently has a currency reserve of less than $8 billion -- enough to cover only 1.7 months of imports.

09 Jul 2019 6:56 PM

‘Nawaz is a three-time elected prime minister of this country and this attitude towards him is inhumane,’ Shehbaz Sharif said. (Photo: ANI)

If anything happens to Nawaz, Imran Khan will be responsible: Shehbaz Sharif

He also protested against ban on home-cooked meals for Nawaz, who is in Kot Lakhpat jail in relation to Al Azizia Steel Mills case.

09 Jul 2019 2:16 PM

A former senior official in India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analyses Wing (R&AW), has said that the use of terror will remain a part of Pakistan's foreign policy even if it warps its policies. (Photo: File)

Use of terror will remain part of Pak's foreign policy: Former intelligence official

The former intelligence official believes that the world would face consequences if Pakistan failed to act against these terror groups.

09 Jul 2019 9:12 AM

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