6 killed in train blast in Pakistan
Two coordinated blasts targeting railway tracks hit near the Rawalpindi-bound Jaffar Express, killing at least six people and leaving 18 others injured. Initial reports suggest that a bomb was planted…
UN body tells Saudi Arabia to end child stoning and executions
A U.N. human rights watchdog called on Saudi Arabia to end severe discrimination against girls and to repeal laws that allow the stoning, amputation, flogging and execution of children. UN’s…
Nepal to amend its constitution to address Madhesi demands
WEB DESK Nepal Government is working towards amending the new Constitution to address the demands of the agitating Madhesi parties and ethnic minority groups within a couple of weeks. Minister…
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos gets Nobel Peace Prize
The UN today hailed this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, for his political courage and voiced hope the award would boost his country’s troubled peace…
Law Commission seeks public views on abolition of triple Talaq
The Law Commission today sought public response on abolition of the practice of triple talaq and asked whether a uniform civil code should be optional. The law panel has, perhaps…
Indo-Pak border to be sealed completely by 2018: Rajnath
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said that Indo-Pak border will be completely sealed by December 2018. Addressing the media after holding a meeting of states sharing border with Pakistan…
Political War escalates over surgical strikes on Pakistan
BJP, Congress hit out at each other Our Correspondent Political War over India’s surgical strikes against Pakistan escalated today with Congress hit back at BJP Chief Amit Shah. Briefing media…
Cop killed, another injured in shootout with militants J&K
One policeman was killed and another injured in militant attack at police post in Reshnagri area of Shopian district of Jammu and kashmir. Reports said that militants fired at the…
Donald Trump to address US Hindus to get their support
Our Correspondent / New Delhi In an unusual turn in the United States presidential election campaign, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will address the Hindus of his country on October…
Security on high alert after explosion scare at Porbander
WEB DESK Security has been put on high alert after sound of mysterious explosion reported near the Porbandar Naval Base in Saurashtra in Gujarat. However, the naval sources termed it…