On the contrary, the holding of frequent elections in India has many positive benefits

Tamil Nadu is a beacon of inclusive and sustainable growth in India, and in the global search for alternatives to China, is a strong contender for global investments

The Bill suffers from procedural irregularities and has retrograde steps and irrationalities

The metrics-focused system has created a situation which implies that education is a market rather than a citizen’s right and the state’s duty

New Delhi’s response to the Gaza war is a reflection of the ‘new India’s’ collective anti-colonial amnesia

The healing touch of constitutional accommodation is the only way out

The Trump-Vance campaign is trying to trigger conflicts in the Democrat tent to dent the Democrats’ appeal to multiple group identities

There has so far been no official claim of responsibility from the group.

The picture of Sharbat Gula, taken in a Pakistan refugee camp by photographer Steve McCurry, became the most famous cover image in the magazine's history.

‘Unclear if the situation warranted a shooting, as there was no robbery or organised attack’

Nawaz Sharif is under growing pressure from opposition parties over Panama Papers revelations

The ‘spies’ were paid meagre amounts to collect defence related information.

Sharbat Gula gained worldwide fame in 1984 after her photo, with piercing green eyes, was published on the cover of “National Geographic” magazine

Interview with Amarnath Amarsingham, a Fellow of George Washington University’s Program on Extremism in the U.S. and an expert in Islamic State

"When Nawaz Sharif went to London for whatever kind of surgery, he on the hospital bed first telephoned Modi instead of his mother or children," Mr. Imran told a press conference outside his Bani Gala residence.

The statement, however, did not provide the details of the air strikes and was silent on whether international coalition was involved in the operation.

"He should have spoken to [Dawn Editor] Zaffar Abbas, Dawn’s management or the government. So there is a lapse. He had a duty as Information Minister when these decisions [his resignation] were made... He should have understood the implications of the story and stopped it."

In the ‘London Declaration for Pakistani Pluralism’, the participants agreed that, "Pakistan faces the risk of global isolation because of widespread obscurantism, official support for extremism and general disregard for human rights".

According to reports, the men opened fire as they tried to enter the school. However, heavy contingents of police reached the site and the gunmen fled.

The government has already enforced a two-month ban on street rallies in the capital

Final call after review of the ruling that schizophrenia is not a permanent mental disorder: lawyers

Desecration follows charges of disrespect to Islam on Facebook; police see hand of JeI and Islami Chhatra Shibir.

Sharbat Gula has denied the charges, insisting she didn’t fraudulently obtain Pakistani nationality.

Geo TV reported that commercial counsellor Rajesh Agnihotri and press counsellor Balbir Singh may be expelled.

The incident took place when Fareed Express collided with Zakaria Express due to wrong signal given to the latter, Geo News quoted rescue sources as saying.

Initial probe reveals the driver of one of the trains ignored the signal and rammed into a stationary train.

The media leak claimed that the officials were working for either RAW or for Intelligence Bureau.

"I would characterize [India—Pakistan relations] today as managed hostility, which I hope it stays managed," Mr. Menon said in response to a question.

The fresh slide in ties may also lead to a ‘scaling down’ of the strength of diplomatic staff by the two neighbours, The Express Tribune said.

Sharbat Gula was arrested 10 days ago for allegedly having forged identity papers and staying in the country illegally.

The decision was taken on humanitarian grounds and as a goodwill gesture towards Afghanistan.

It is not for the time the banners have appeared in favour of the army chief. Previously also banners addressing him had urged him to "stay on" and asked the government to extend his tenure.

Junaid Sheikh said on Monday that Faisal Raza Abidi, a former outspoken anti-Taliban Shia lawmaker from Pakistan’s liberal People’s Party, is among those facing questioning.

The five-member bench headed by Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali took up five identical petition by Imran Khan and other on November 1, demanding probe into the assets of those mentioned in the Panama Leaks.

On his part, Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh conveys India’s strong reaction over "unprovoked firing" by Pakistani troops along the LoC.

According to officials, apart from Mr. Singh, Vijay Kumar Verma and Madhavan Nanda Kumar left Pakistan by air on Tuesday.

The petitioners added that different newspapers had reported, along with pictures, that the ancient Hindu temple located in Mohallah Wangrhi Garah was being secretly demolished so a commercial plaza could be constructed there.

Sharbat Gulla and her four children were handed over to Afghan authorities early on Wednesday at the Torkham border crossing, near Peshawar.

Many feel his anti-Muslim rhetoric and business ties with India are signs that his administration could shift further toward New Delhi.

Militants say the major offensive was in reprisal for U.S. airstrikes in Kunduz earlier this month.

He expressed apprehension that Indian actions, which constituted a threat for the maintenance of peace and security, may lead to a "strategic miscalculation".

Mr. Samaraweera, a top leader in Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party, which leads Sri Lanka’s unity government along with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, has been at the helm of initiatives aimed at reconciliation.

Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani, Public Works Minister Mahmood Baligh and Social Services Minister Nasreen Oryakhel failed to win confidence votes in parliament.

Teen attacks religious gathering; Islamic State claims responsibility