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'I had said that he (the pilot) joined the IAF during our tenure. I had only stated the truth,' he told reporters. (Photo: File)

Only spoke truth, says Salman Khurshid on remark linking IAF pilot to Cong rule

After attracting criticism on the social media for 'taking credit', Khurshid Sunday said that he had only 'stated the truth'.

04 Mar 2019 10:34 AM

There was no official word on Azhar's fate from the Pakistan government. (Photo: File)

JeM chief Masood Azhar is 'not dead': Pak media report

Indian officials said they had no info other than that Azhar was undergoing treatment at Army hospital after suffering renal failure.

04 Mar 2019 8:22 AM

Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar (Photo: AP)

Buzz over fate of JeM’s Masood Azhar

However, Pakistani media, quoting unnamed sources close to his family, said that reports claiming that the JeM leader is dead are false.

04 Mar 2019 3:57 AM

A Srinagar resident rows his boat in a frozen Dal lake in Kashmir.

After Pulwama attack, Kashmir tourism stares at uncertain future

Meghalaya governor Tathagata Roy sparked a row by saying, ‘Don’t visit J&K, don’t go to Amarnath for next 2 years’.

04 Mar 2019 2:09 AM

Court cases against the Sharif family were also discussed during the meeting. (Photo: AP)

Pak's opposition leader briefs Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak tensions

Sharif, 69, is serving seven-year imprisonment in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case in Lahore's Jail.

03 Mar 2019 1:38 PM

'India today has a Prime Minister with a strong will and determination, who can make impossible things possible,' said CM Yogi Adityanath. (Photo: ANI)

Yogi praises PM for ‘befitting reply' to Pak; says ‘Modi hai to mumkin hai’

'There were PMs earlier too but lack of determination to act against terrorists was clearly evident,' said CM Yogi Adityanath.

02 Mar 2019 7:32 PM

The comments from the TMC leader came a day after party chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Banerjee demanded proof from the government of the impact of the strike on a JeM camp across the border. (Photo: File)

No statistics given by central govt can be taken 'seriously': TMC

The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC also claimed that no statistics given by the central government can be taken 'seriously'.

02 Mar 2019 5:02 PM

Speaking after his deputy, Palaniswami hailed PM Modi for bold and decisive measures to root out terrorism. (Photo: File)

PM Modi has taken 'Narasimha avtar', says O Panneerselvam on airstrikes

Deputy CM praised PM for his 'strong, steadfast leadership,' in battling external threats in bold and decisive manner without wink of sleep.

02 Mar 2019 9:37 AM

Speaking at a rally in north Maharashtra’s Dhule district, the Congress chief also ridiculed industrialist Anil Ambani, saying he cannot make even paper planes. (Photo: File)

PM can’t do without PR, attacked us despite unity talk: Rahul

Slamming PM, party chief Rahul Gandhi Friday said Modi can’t refrain from engaging in public relations exercise 'even for five minutes'.

02 Mar 2019 8:47 AM

'Kesari' actor Akshay Kumar's this social gesture will make you a proud fan

He was among the first to come forward to declare that he will be donating Rs 5 crore to the families of Pulwama martyrs.

01 Mar 2019 7:49 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi attacked for ‘politics’ over IAF hits

Arvind Kejriwal also took on the PM for engaging in political activities when an IAF personnel is captured.

01 Mar 2019 2:54 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

IAF pilot to be freed today: Imran Khan

The announcement was greeted by thumping of desks by Pakistani lawmakers.

01 Mar 2019 2:46 AM

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said he spoke to his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi over the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, underlining that Germany is 'very concerned about the current state of affairs'. (Photo: ANI)

Combat terror outfits operating in your soil: Germany to Pakistan

The perpetrators behind Pulwama terror attack in Kashmir should not 'walk free' and be brought to justice, said German Foreign Minister.

28 Feb 2019 8:18 PM

'Pakistan has targeted our military installations. They have escalated matters. If they provoke us any further, we are prepared for exigencies, said Major general Surendra Singh Mahal. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

As long as Pak harbours terrorists, we will target their terror camps: Army

The briefing was postponed by 2 hrs after Pak PM announced that he would free captured pilot Abhinandan tomorrow as a ‘gesture of peace’.

28 Feb 2019 7:46 PM

Wang and Qureshi spoke hours after Sushma Swaraj left China after day-long meeting of foreign ministers of Russia, India and China. (Photo: AP)

Must respect sovereignty, territorial integrity of all nations: China to Pak

The conversation took place against the backdrop of Pakistan violating Indian airspace on Wednesday morning.

28 Feb 2019 1:27 PM

'Cross border terror attack in Pulwama was a reality. Balakot Operation was India’s anti-terror preemptive strike to defend its sovereignty. The whole nation has spoken in one voice. Why, then is India’s opposition alleging that Govt is politicising our anti-terror Ops?' Jaitley said. (Photo: File)

'Let India speak in one voice': Jaitley on Oppn's 'politicisation' remark

'Please introspect - 'Your ill-advised statement is being used by Pakistan to bolster its case',' tweeted Jaitley.

28 Feb 2019 9:52 AM

The court had directed the Centre, Chief Secretaries and police chiefs of several States to protect Kashmiris and minority communities, especially students, from backlash in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack. (Photo: File)

No violent incidents against Kashmiri students reported from States, Centre tells SC

The AG told a Bench of Ranjan Gogoi that the SC's intervention to protect Kashmiris from mob violence had been an effective deterrent.

27 Feb 2019 6:39 PM

'National security must transcend narrow political consideration,' the Opposition joint statement said. (Photo: File/Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Anguished over 'blatant politicisation' of sacrifices of armed forces: Opposition

'Urge the government to take the nation into confidence on all measures to protect India's integrity,' the Opposition joint statement said.

27 Feb 2019 6:27 PM

In a separate call with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Pompeo emphasised the close security partnership between the US and India and shared goal of maintaining peace and security in the region. (Photo: AP)

US asks Pakistan to take 'meaningful action' against terror groups

Mike Pompeo in a phone call with Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi also called for avoiding military action.

27 Feb 2019 5:39 PM

Talking about the issue of duplicate voters in Maharashtra, Ashok Lavasa said, "A party has raised the issue of duplicate voters in the state. We are looking into the matter and will take proper action and keep the said political party in the loop. We will resolve the issue in 15 days." (Photo: File)

Election Commission 'keeping watch' on developments post Pulwama attack

ECI keeps a watch on all developments, we are duty-bound to carry out our Constitutional mandate, said Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa.

27 Feb 2019 1:59 PM

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