Day: August 21, 2019

UAE rejects support claims for separatist seizure of Yemen’s Aden

9:18 pm August 21, 2019

Abu Dhabi: The UAE on Wednesday rejected accusations it supported Yemeni separatists in their seizure of interim capital Aden, as the government refused talks with secessionists until they fully withdraw. “We regret hearing today allegations directed against the UAE regarding developments in Aden, which we categorically reject,” the UAE’s deputy permanent representative to the United […]

Budget for the rich, of the rich, by the rich: Chidambaram

CBI Officers Scale Wall to Enter Chidambaram’s Jor Bagh Residence

9:08 pm August 21, 2019

New Delhi: Dramatic scenes unfold at P Chidambaram’s residence in Jor Bagh as sleuths of the CBI, including the senior officers, are jumping over the wall to get into his residence. Nearly 20 officials jumped over the wall as the gates had been closed. Earlier in the day, the CBI issued a Look Out Circular […]

Pakistan plans to raise Kashmir issue at UNHRC: Foreign Office

8:52 pm August 21, 2019

Islamabad: Pakistan plans to raise the Kashmir issue at the UN Human Rights Council, Foreign Office spokesperson Muhammad Faisal said on Wednesday. Briefing the Senate Committee on Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs, Faisal said that consultation was going on various options including to use the forum of the UN Human Rights Council. He said another platform […]

Leh-Manali highway likely to be reopened on May 18: BRO

Manali-Leh highway reopens after four hours

8:51 pm August 21, 2019

Shimla: The Manali-Leh Highway, which remained blocked for over four hours due to fresh landslides in Kullu district, was reopened for traffic on Wednesday evening, police said. The highway has been opened for vehicles after the road near Marhi was cleared at around 4 pm on Wednesday, Kullu Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh said. Fresh […]

Onion auctions to resume after Maha CM's assurance

Centre warns of strict action against hoarding of onion

7:51 pm August 21, 2019

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday warned of strict action against hoarding of onion amid supply disruption fears due to floods in parts of major growing states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) reviewed the price situation of onion during a high-level meeting chaired by the Secretary, DoCA, Avinash K Srivastava, here, […]