Modi says Howdy to Houston: PM’s event largest gathering ever for an elected foreign leader, other than the Pope
“Howdy Houston! It’s a bright afternoon here in Houston. Looking forward to a wide range of programmes in this dynamic and energetic city today and tomorrow,” Mr. Modi tweeted soon after he landed at the George Bush International Airport.
World Wrestling Championship: Deepak Punia settles for silver | Rahul Aware clinches bronze
While Deepak Punia pulled out of the World Championship title clash in the 86 kg against Iranian great Hazsan Yazdani due to an ankle injury sustained during the semifinal bout, Rahul Aware bagged a bronze medal to ensure India’s best-ever medal haul at the World Wrestling Championship.
Choose between nationalistic and family-oriented parties, says Amit Shah
“This is the first election after the decision on Article 370. Those parties who opposed the decision of abrogation of Article 370 should be shown their place in this election. The people of Maharashtra now need to take a decision. Will they choose a nationalistic party that takes pride in serving them or a party that just serves a family,” said Mr. Shah. He was addressing a seminar organised by the Mumbai unit of the BJP on the withdrawal of Article 370 from Jammu & Kashmir.
Pakistan at risk of getting dismantled for human rights breach: Rajnath Singh
Addressing a ‘Jan Jagran Sabha’ (public awareness meet) organised by the BJP here, where senior party leaders spoke on the Narendra Modi government’s move to strip Jammu and Kashmir of its special status, Mr. Singh said Article 370 was like a “cancer” which had allowed the State to bleed.
Shootout between police and criminals near Akshardham metro station
The incident took place at around 10.45 a.m. when the police were trying to nab the criminals involved in duping several people near the metro station, police said.
Shashi Tharoor slams BJP for surge in mob-lynchings
Detailing the number of mob-lynching deaths since 2014, Mr. Tharoor said: “What have we seen in the past six years? It started with the killing of [IT professional] Mohsin Shaikh in Pune. Then Mohammad Akhlaq [in Dadri in Uttar Pradesh] was killed on suspicion of slaughtering his cow and consuming beef.”
NRC-excluded gurkhas not to approach Foreigners’ Tribunals
The Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangha (BGP), representing 10.5 million members of the community across India, justified its stand saying the government had no right to try Indians in such tribunals meant for foreigners.
We are committed to meet India’s energy security needs, says Saudi Arabia
The Ambassador said Saudi Arabia will continue working with its partners and allies in stabilising the security of the region.
Travel group Thomas Cook battles for survival with final creditor meeting
Hurt by high levels of debt, online competition and geopolitical uncertainty, Thomas Cook needs to find another £200 million ($250 million) on top of a £900-million package it had already agreed, to see it through the winter months when it needs to pay hotels for their summer services.
It is well deserved: Saif on ‘Sacred Games 2’ International Emmy nomination
The second season of the Sacred Games , starring Saif and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, has been nominated in the best drama category alongside Brazil’s Contra Todos - season three , Germany’s Bad Banks and U.K.’s McMafia .
