Cong spreading lies from the land of Mahatma Gandhi BJP

New Delhi: Rejecting allegations by Congress against the Modi government as lies, the BJP Tuesday claimed that the opposition party is engaged in spreading untruths from the land of Mahatma Gandhi and appeared “nervous” as it has sensed its “defeat” in the coming Lok Sabha polls.     Reacting to Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s and its general […]

Priyanka slams Modi govt for unkept promises, spread of hatred

Ahmedabad: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Tuesday targeted the Modi government over “unfulfilled” promises and “destruction” of institutions and said she was saddened by what was happening in the country. Addressing her first political rally in Gujarat after assuming charge as Congress general secretary in early February, she advised people to be vigilant, treat […]

Mehbooba’s new found reverence for Mirwaiz, a steep spur of opportunism: NC

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Tuesday expressed surprise over Mehbooba Mufti’s recent statement wherein she had condemned summoning of Mirwaiz by NIA saying that the statement coming from her is a steep expression of political opportunism and shamelessness. Party’s Chief spokesperson Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi in a statement said that Mehbooba Mufti has […]

PM Imran, German FM discuss Pak-India tension

PM Imran, German FM discuss Pak-India tension

ISLAMABAD: German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday at the PM House. According to sources, the prime minister and German foreign minister discussed Pak-India tension and the peace overtures made by Pakistan. The two also discussed Pak-German relations and the security situation in the region. Prior to meeting the […]

Elect those who will ensure J&K’s voice is heard in Parliament: Abdullah to Kashmiris

Elect those who will ensure J&K’s voice is heard in Parliament: Abdullah to Kashmiris

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday to elect those leaders in the upcoming general election who would ensure that their voice was heard in Parliament. “Now that the trumpet of the Lok Sabha polls has been blown, the NC is all geared up. The people […]

Chidambaram demands publications of Rafale deal papers

Chidambaram demands publications of Rafale deal papers

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram Thursday demanded publication of all documents related to the Rafale aircraft deal, saying Article 19 of the Constitution ensured people’s rights regarding freedom of speech and expression. He also said the celebrated judgement of the US Supreme Court in 1971 in the case of the Pentagon Papers was […]

After Digvijay Singh, Kapil Sibal demands proof of IAF strike on Jaish camp

After Digvijay Singh, Kapil Sibal demands proof of IAF strike on Jaish camp

(Agencies) New Delhi: After Congress leader Digvijay Singh, senior party leader Kapil Sibal has sought proof of Indian Air Force’s strike destroying the biggest camp of Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pakistan and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of politicising the issue. “Modi ji must answer as the international media like New York Times, Washington Post, London-based Jane Information […]

‘Direct fallout of policy failure’

‘Direct fallout of policy failure’

ANANDO BHAKTO After the year 2018 ended in Kashmir with a record number of casualties and a string of political machinations that culminated in the dissolution of the State Assembly, Omar Abdullah and his National Conference are gearing up for this year’s elections. In an interview with Frontline in New Delhi, the former Chief Minister […]

‘The Kashmir issue is a convenient whipping boy’

‘The Kashmir issue is a convenient whipping boy’

Amarjit Singh Dulat, retired chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and former Special Director of the Intelligence Bureau (I.B.), is an authority on Jammu and Kashmir. Also known as the master spy, Dulat is believed to have vast knowledge on cross-border terrorism, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and of course, Kashmir separatists. Having spent […]