‘Pakistan special forces occupying ghost village along LoC in J&K’

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 09:24

The Indian Army is currently in the midst of one of the largest anti-infiltration operations in Jammu and Kashmir as they attempt to flush out around 30 to 40 militants who have occupied a ghost village along the Line of Control in Keran sector.

I never called Singh a `village woman`: Nawaz Sharif

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 17:15

In an attempt to end a controversy over his purported remarks about his Indian counterpart, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that he never called Manmohan Singh a "village woman".

Syria rakes up 9/11 attacks, rebels `eating human heart` issue at UN

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 09:26

Four months after a macabre video of a Syrian rebel eating a human heart surfaced, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem raked up the issue of ruthless act again while addressing the United Nations.

Four killed in US drone strike in Pakistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 00:57

Days after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif spoke against the use of US drones in Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, a CIA-operated spy plane targeted a house in the lawless North Waziristan region and killed four suspected militants.

No conditions allowed for Syria peace talks: Minister

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 00:55

Syria`s foreign minister on Monday blasted the West`s "blatant" aggression and insisted to the UN General Assembly that no conditions must be set for an international peace conference.

China welcomes Manmohan-Sharif meeting

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 00:49

Welcoming the meeting between prime ministers of India and Pakistan in New York, China on Monday said it supports efforts by the two neighbours to resolve their differences through dialogue as it is critical to the region`s peace and stability.

Manmohan Singh concludes US visit, leaves for India

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 20:56

PM Manmohan Singh concluded his visit to America where he held talks with US President Barack Obama and Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif for the first time, besides addressing the UN General Assembly.

Restoring ceasefire at LoC is a precondition for continuing talks, India tells Pakistan

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 19:45

Manmohan Singh in his meeting with Nawaz Sharif told his Pakistani counterpart on Sunday that proper talks between the two countries can only be held after the issues of terror are addressed.

Greatest threat to Muslim world is from within: Malaysia

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 14:45

Moderation is the key to winning the battle being waged for the future of Islam, the prime minister told the UN General Assembly Saturday.

UN must be reformed to reflect political realities: Manmohan Singh

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 01:28

Making a strong case for the reform of the UN Security Council to reflect current political realities, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said global peace and security issues must be handled through multilateral efforts.

Was ousted because of peace talks with India in 1999: Pak PM

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 01:25

Ahead of crucial talks with his Indian counterpart, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said he was ousted from power in a military coup in 1999 because he started peace talks with India.

Poverty alleviation needs to be top priority: PM at UN

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 01:19

With over a billion people living in abject poverty globally, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday emphasised the need for "inclusive growth" and said poverty alleviation should be a top priority for the international community.