KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – The U.S. watchdog tasked with overseeing the spending of billions of U.S. dollars in aid to Afghanistan said unprecedented restrictions on the movement of American government employees is sending a dangerous message to Afghan people and hinder the U.S. work in the country. He said the …
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Brazil’s president faces congressional vote on his future
SAO PAULO (AP) – For Brazilian leaders, August is the cruelest month – and one that now presents a potentially fatal challenge to the presidency of Michel Temer. In modern times, August has been a devastating month for Brazilian presidents, 31 days in which they have been impeached or resigned. …
Read More »Jammu and Kashmir: LeT chief Abu Dujana, who carried a reward of Rs 15 lakh, killed in Pulwama encounter; clashes erupt
As the encounter ended, heavy stone-pelting by locals on security forces began. Srinagar: Top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander Abu Dujana was killed on Tuesday in an encounter with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama district. A local militant identified as Arif Lalihaari was also killed in the gunfight that …
Read More »PM Narendra Modi in Assam to review flood situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Assam to review the flood situation and relief works in the state, where more than 52 persons have died due to the natural calamity. Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Assam to review the flood situation and relief works …
Read More »Rajasthan minister injured in accident, his assistant dies
Rajasthan’s Food and Supplies Minister Babu Lal Verma’s car collided with a buffalo on National Highway number 76 at around 1 am and overturned. Kota: Rajasthan’s Food and Supplies Minister Babu Lal Verma on late Monday night met with an accident in which his personal assistant died. Verma’s car collided …
Read More »Checking fraud: Punjab govt wants to verify, link farmer accounts with Aadhaar for debt waiver
Following up on a poll promise, the Congress government has announced waiver of crop loans of up to Rs 2 lakh for small and marginal farmers. As a first step, a budgetary provision of Rs 1,500 crore was made, though the crop loans have been assessed at around Rs 9,500 …
Read More »Patna Zoo Soil scam: More trouble for RJD as Nitish-led NDA orders probe against Lalu Prasad’s son Tej Pratap
A day after taking oath, Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) and BJP government ordered a fresh probe in the alleged Patna zoo soil purchase scam involving Lalu’s elder son Tej Pratap Yadav. PATNA: More trouble seems to be brewing for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family. A …
Read More »India, China border dispute bubbles over once again as Barahoti becomes new crisis zone
The Barahoti border has not been demarcated and the two sides differ on perception about it. Over 10 soldiers were reportedly involved in the incident. New Delhi: Amid a military standoff in Doklam, fresh tensions erupted in the country’s western border where the Chinese troops have been accused of transgressing …
Read More »PAN card to be cancelled if not linked with Aadhaar till August 31
The interlinking of Aadhaar and PAN linking can be done till August 31. The government on Monday announced the extension in deadline. New Delhi: The deadline for interlinking of Aadhaar and PAN linking has been extended till August 31. The government on Monday announced the extension in deadline. The Central …
Read More »Punjab Cong MLA punctures own govt’s claim on drug menace, says drive worked only for 15 days
MLA Dhiman is considered a loyalist of the CM. “Though CM Amarinder Singh had promised to eradicate drugs and gangsters, the government remained active only for 15 days,” he said. Sunam (Sangrur) : Even as chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh and his government in Punjab claim that their drive against drugs …
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