Quetta, Nov 7 (IANS) Pakistan has placed dozens of political and human-rights activists, including family members of enforced disappearances victims in Balochistan, under the Fourth Schedule of the country’s Anti-Terrorism Act, drawing strong criticism from civil society and rights groups, local media reported.
Gandhinagar, Nov 7 (IANS) A grand celebration was held in various parts of Gujarat on Friday, marking the 150th anniversary of the national song "Vande Mataram."
Islamabad, Nov 7 (IANS) The multiple fault lines, like economic fragility, political decay, and violent insecurity, have become sharper and more visible under Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. During his tenure as Pakistan's Army chief, the military involvement has deepened across each sector of Pakistan's national life, including foreign policy, resource management and private economy, a report has stated.
Gandhinagar, Nov 7 (IANS) The Gujarat government has implemented the innovative Lift Pipeline Technology, revolutionising irrigation in remote and hilly areas. Over the past seven years, the Gujarat government has invested Rs 5,115 crore to bring irrigation to more than 1,39,510 acres of farmland in tribal belts.
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The third round of peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan has started in Istanbul and according to Kabul based sources, the Afghan side’s request that Pakistan’s territory and airspace should not be used by any other country or by ISIS to act against Afghanistan “have not been accepted” by the Pakistanis.
Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) BJP president and Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Friday targeted the RJD over “jungle raj” in Bihar, alleging that the opposition party’s earlier rule was marked by lawlessness and scams.
Chandigarh, Nov 7 (IANS) The Punjab government on Friday gave a warm welcome at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Mohali, near here, to cricketers Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur, two players from the state who were part of the Indian women’s team that created history by winning the country’s first-ever World Cup title in women’s cricket.
Pantnagar, Nov 7 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of building a developed India can only be realised when our farmers become self-reliant in every way.
Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) Commenting on the high voting percentage in the first phase of Bihar's Assembly elections, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday said that the decision to provide Rs 10,000 to women has been a very positive and impactful initiative.
Imphal, Nov 7 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Friday that country's national song 'Vande Mataram', composed by the great patriot and writer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee 150 years ago, is not merely a song but a powerful expression of love and reverence for the motherland.
