INDIA
How Pakistan kept MHA team in Murree on 26/11
Singh is a former military intelligence officer who later served in the Research and Analysis Wing. The team had arrived in Islamabad on November 24, 2008 and was to return two days later, i.e. November 26. Surreptitiously, the hospitality was extended by an extra day. It involved a night stay in the salubrious environment of Murree, a hill station, 60 km northeast of Islamabad.
Kashmir: Pakistan advocates death, India life
General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lt General D.P. Pandey, GOC Victor Force, Major General Rashim Bali, and Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, interacted with 83 families of active militants. It was for the first time in 30 years of militancy in J&K that top officers of the security establishments met the kith and kin of active ultras.
The continuing enigma of David Coleman Headley
Thirteen years after the Mumbai carnage, Daood Sayeed Gilani aka David Coleman Headley remains an enigma, with no clear answers to the vexed question of whom he worked for, to what extent, and what he believes in. Caught by the US when planning a new outrage, he was made available to Indian investigators, but his extradition has been firmly ruled out.
Jaishankar targets China’s BRI, says connectivity initiatives must respect sovereignty, territorial integrity
He made these remarks while addressing the 20th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which was held virtually. Jaishankar also said that it is unfortunate that there have been repeated attempts to deliberately bring bilateral issues into SCO which violates the well-established principles and norms of the SCO charter.
Lessons that the US learnt from Mumbai terror strikes
This emerged from the detailed two-session hearing of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the U.S. Senate, which were conducted on January 8 and 28, 2009. The committee was chaired by Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, whose legislation had paved the way for the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, and attended by 15 other U.S. Senators and security experts.
In a first, India records more women than men: NFHS
With only 927 women per 1,000 men in India back in 1990, the country has made a noticeable improvement in gender ratio. With the improvement in sex ratio, the country can no longer be termed as a country of 'missing women', a term used by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen in 1990. The latest data also disclosed that the country's total fertility rate (TFR) has dropped to 2.
How can the parties which have lost their democratic character protect democracy: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi was speaking at the Constitution Day celebrations in the Central Hall of Parliament, which was boycotted by 14 opposition parties, including the Congress. Pointing out that the country is heading towards a crisis, he said, "In the form of family-based parties, India is heading towards a kind of a crisis, which is a matter of concern for the people devoted to the Constitution, a matter of concern for those who believe in democracy."
Delhi's air quality again falls to 'very poor' category
"The air quality over Delhi-NCT is likely to remain in the upper end of 'Very Poor' category on November 26 and may reach in the lower end of 'Severe' category. Mostly calm or slow winds during night are unfavourable for effective dispersion of pollutants. The air quality is likely to improve marginally but remain in the upper end of 'Very Poor' category on November 27 and November 28," bulletin issued by Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi (Ministry of Earth Sciences) read.
Boycotting 'Constitution Day' celebrations an insult to Dr Ambedkar: BJP
It also used the opportunity to criticise the Congress which had denounced the BJP leaders for skipping the function held at Parliament to celebrate the birth anniversary of first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on November 14. About 14 Opposition parties, including Congress, have announced to boycott the 'Constitution Day' programme. The function at the Central Hall of Parliament will be addressed by the President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Lok Sabha Speaker.
26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks: Param Bir Singh 'destroyed' mobile phone of Ajmal Kasab, claims former ACP Shamsher Khan
Former ACP Pathan claimed that Param Bir had taken the mobile phone seized from the 2008 Mumbai terror attack convict Mohammed Ajmal Kasab and vandalized it. Pathan drafted an elaborate letter to file a written complaint against Param Bir earlier this year in July. He asked the Mumbai Police Commissioner to investigate this matter and take appropriate action against Param Bir.
Don't Miss
Advertisement