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Beijing/Islamabad: In an apparent reference to the abrogation of Article 370, China and Pakistan have both reaffirmed their opposition to "unilateral action" and reiterated the need for resolution of all outstanding issues in the region. A China-Pakistan joint statement issued in connection with Chinese Premier...

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday rooted for Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative at the SCO summit here, saying such connectivity projects should not be viewed through a "narrow political prism" -- an apparent reference to India's reluctance to endorse it. In his opening...

Srinagar: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah visited the Civil Secretariat here Wednesday to take charge as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant political moment for the Union territory. He was given a grand reception by officers and employees, and also...

New Delhi: The issue of multiple hoax threat messages to various airlines, which have disrupted many Indian flights, came up before a parliamentary committee Wednesday as the civil aviation secretary told parliamentarians that accused are being identified and action taken. Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam...

Bengaluru: The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) chairman K Marigowda Wednesday resigned from the post, amid a row over irregularities in the allotment of sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi BM. He submitted his resignation to the Urban Development Department Secretary. "I have resigned...

Panchkula: Nayab Singh Saini was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party in Haryana here Wednesday. Newly elected Haryana BJP MLAs elected Saini in a meeting, which was also attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan...

Islamabad: Calling "terrorism, extremism and separatism" as the, "three evils," External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said Wednesday at the 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council that the benefits of cooperation and integration may not accrue if these issues are not addressed. "If activities across...

Srinagar: Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Five members of the J&K Legislative Assembly were also sworn in as the members of Omar...

Mumbai: Shooters involved in the killing of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique learnt to handle firearms by watching videos on YouTube at a rented house in Kurla area here, officials said Wednesday. Baba Siddique (66), a former Congress leader who had joined...

Kolkata: Agitating junior doctors continued their fast-unto-death for the 12th consecutive day Wednesday demanding justice for the deceased woman colleague of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and workplace security. Sourav Dutta of North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, fasting since October 5 was hospitalised...