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Islamabad, Nov 29: Making peace overtures, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said he was ready to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi as he conceded that it was not in Islamabad's interest to allow the use of its territory for terror activities outside the country. Khan was apparently referring to India's stance that terrorism and talks cannot go together and Pakistan

Abu Dhabi, Nov 29: The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC) on Thursday said the amnesty that had been granted to illegal residents is ending on November 30 and that there will be no more extensions for the initiative. "The amnesty initiative ends on November 30. No more extensions for the scheme," an official from the FAIC told Khaleej Times. Authorities said that they will step

Gaza City, Nov 29: A medical aid group says the vast number of patients treated for gunshot wounds from months of violent border protests have overwhelmed Gaza’s health care system. Doctors Without Borders says that thousands are in danger of infection and disability because Gaza hospitals cannot adequately treat them. Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers have been organizing weekly border protests since

Bengaluru, Nov 29: Two people, including one from Hyderabad and another from Tamil Nadu, were arrested on charges of indulging illegally in 'Hawala' for money transfer and Rs 75,70,000 cash was seized from them by Central Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths in the City on Wednesday. Police said that the arrested were identified as Nisar Ahmed, native of Jansingar Colony, Toli Chowki, Hyderabad, Telangana

Sriharikota, Nov 29: India on Thursday launches its earth observation satellite and 30 small satellites from eight countries, the country's space agency said. Andhra Pradesh: ISRO to launch HysIS, India’s own earth observation satellite on PSLV-C43 today from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. 29 other satellites from various countries will also be launched including 23 from USA. pic

Bengaluru, Nov 29: A 15-year-old high school student was hacked to death allegedly by her relative near her school after she refused to marry him. The horrific incident took place in Doddaballapura on Wednesday morning while the girl — a student of standard 10 — was walking to school. The accused, Naveen V., is a 28-year-old construction labourer. He consumed poison after allegedly attacking the

Chennai, Nov 29: Ahead of Rajinikanth-starrer '2.0' release on Thursday, the Madras High Court has directed 37 internet service providers (ISPs) to block over 12,000 websites that exhibit pirated versions of Tamil movies. The list includes more than 2,000 websites operated by 'TamilRockers.' Justice M Sundar passed the order Wednesday while allowing a plea moved by Lyca Productions Private Limited

Los Angeles, NOV 29: A California woman was behind bars on Wednesday for beating and choking a McDonald's manager after discovering there wasn't enough ketchup in her order, police said. Mayra Berenice Gallo, 24, apparently went into a rage on October 27 after ordering food through the drive-through at the fast food outlet in the town of Santa Ana. Police spokesman Anthony Bertagna told media that

Mangaluru, Nov 28: Swami Lakshmi Shankaracharya, founder of the Hindu-Muslim Jan Ekta Manch, today said that the Prophet Muhammad had dedicated his entire life for the establishment of the peace in the world through divine message. The seer was addressing a symposium on ‘Reforms in society in the light of Prophet Muhammad’s teachings’ organized at Town Hall, here, as part of a month-long campaign

Mangaluru, Nov 28: Swami Lakshmi Shankaracharya, founder of the Hindu-Muslim Jan Ekta Manch, today said that the Prophet Muhammad had dedicated his entire life for the establishment of the peace in the world through divine message. The seer was addressing a symposium on ‘Reforms in society in the light of Prophet Muhammad’s teachings’ organized at Town Hall, here, as part of a month-long campaign