Pak facing resistance from India over consistency in dialogue process: Qureshi

MULTAN – Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that his government is sincerely pursuing the dialogue process, but was facing resistance from the Indian government.

Qureshi said that Pakistan is ready for result-oriented and meaningful talks with India.

According to the Minister, different issues including Kashmir and the water disputes needed to be resolved through …. Source  : Pak facing resistance from India over consistency in dialogue process: Qureshi.

Kiwi woman career diplomat to head mission in India

WELLINGTON – Career woman diplomat Jan Henderson has been appointed New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to India.

Foreign Minister Murray McCully said India was on track to becoming one of New Zealand’s most significant partners and a trade agreement under negotiation would enhance that.

Two-way trade between New Zealand and India passed the billion-dollar mark … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kiwi woman career diplomat to head mission in India.

Two men in infamous ‘cow head’ incident pay RM 3,000

KUALA LUMPUR – Two Muslim men involved in the infamous cow head protest over the relocation of a Hindu temple in 2009, were fined RM 3,000 each for defaulting on a three months’ jail term. A Sessions Court passed the order after they pleaded guilty to a sedition charge in a court in Selangor state. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Two men in infamous ‘cow head’ incident pay RM 3,000.

Seepage damages paintings in Ellora caves

AURANGABAD – The paintings of the Ellora caves in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, are losing their gleam due to rainwater seepage in the caves.part from seepage and rock falls, even the lights installed inside the Ellora caves are damaging the sculptures. The paintings are being affected by moisture, and with the immediate effect that the paintings are …. Source article  : Seepage damages paintings in Ellora caves.

Chelsea Clinton rents porcelain portable loos for wedding guests

LONDON – Chelsea Clinton is said to have rented portable toilets for her wedding guests.

As Chelsea is the only child of former US president Bill, there will be a host of high-profile attendees at the 30-year-old’s wedding to Marc Mezvinsky, 31 – many of them unused to using an “outhouse”.

But the 400 guests … Read more >>.

Montenegro finds no evidence of mass grave of ethnic Albanians killed during Kosovo war

Montenegro finds no evidence of mass grave

PODGORICA, Montenegro – Montenegrin authorities say an investigation into a suspected mass grave has been closed after finding no evidence that Kosovo Albanians were buried at the site.
A court spokeswoman Biljana Covic said Wednesday that no trace of a mass grave was found at a sawmill in Andrijevica, near …. Source  : Montenegro finds no evidence of mass grave of ethnic Albanians killed during Kosovo war.

Hundreds of devotees celebrate onset of monsoon month in Mathura

MATHURA – Hundreds of devotees thronged in large numbers to offer prayers at the famous Dwarakadhish Temple in Mathura, on the occasion of the onset of the Hindu month of ‘Sawan’ that heralds the coming of the monsoon.he monsoon month is considered sacred among devotees of Lord Krishna, who was born in a prison in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Hundreds of devotees celebrate onset of monsoon month in Mathura.

US concerned over ISI’s links with Lashkar, Haqqani network

ISLAMABAD – The US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, Admiral Mike Mullen, has said that Washington remained concerned over Pakistani intelligence agency ISI’s alleged links with Lashkar-e-Tayyaba (LeT) and the Haqqani network.

Mullen said: “Any links which exist with terrorist organisations, whether it’s Haqqani or LeT, are completely unacceptable. I am appalled at the release. I … Original source on Gaea Times at : US concerned over ISI’s links with Lashkar, Haqqani network.

Pak Govt’s new bill to put stricter checks on terrorists

ISLAMABAD – To have an adequate deterrence and curb on terrorism effectively in the country, the Pakistan Government has introduced a comprehensive legislation in the Senate in this regard.

Interior Minister Rehman Malik introduced the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2010 to amend the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997, which contains several measures to make the law harder on terrorists. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak Govt’s new bill to put stricter checks on terrorists.

DMRC To Open New Route

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The DMRC is on an expansion overdrive and in the end it is the customers who will be benefitted. The Delhi Metro which is expanding its network on various parts of the nation’s capital is also augmenting its fleet. The Delhi residents have reasons to be delighted as the much …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sino-Pak relations have reached new height: Chinese envoy to Pak

Islamabad, July 28(ANI): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Liu Jian, has said that the Sino-Pak strategic partnership has reached a new height in recent years, and the two countries are coming closer in all fields of common interest.

“Our military and civil relations have reached new height, meeting the common aspirations of two peoples,” The Dawn quoted …. Original source  : Sino-Pak relations have reached new height: Chinese envoy to Pak.

Al-Qaida No. 2 blasts France’s push to ban Islamic face veil, eulogizes comrade in new message

Al-Qaida No. 2 slams France’s ban on Islamic veils

CAIRO – Al-Qaida’s No. 2 has slammed France’s push to ban the Islamic full-face veil and urged Muslim women in a new audio message on the Internet to defend their headdress in a holy war against the “secular Western crusade.”
Ayman al-Zawahri says the drive by France and … Read more >>>.

Castro to release first volume of memoirs in August

HAVANA – Former Cuban president Fidel Castro has announced plans to release the first volume of his memoirs. he Strategic Victory, which tells the story of how a few hundred revolutionaries under Castro’s command defeated the Cuban army in 1958, will be published in August, The Telegraph reports.

He told Cuban website cubadebate.cu that the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

UK, US, France may attend Hiroshima bombing anniversary for first time

TOKYO – Britain and the United States are considering sending representatives for the first time to the 65th anniversary ceremony of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

The Telegraph quoted Japanese media reports as saying that John Roos, the US ambassador to Japan, is likely to attend this year’s ceremony. He reports also said that Britain …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : UK, US, France may attend Hiroshima bombing anniversary for first time.

India, China share top two position among emerging economies

NEW DELHI – India is ranked second among 27 emerging economies due to its large consumer market and fast economic growth, according to the Emerging Markets Opportunity Index released by US accounting firm Grant Thornton.

China is ranked first with 454 points; India’s score (222 points) in second place and that of Russia (163 points) in … Original article on : India, China share top two position among emerging economies.

Al-Zawahiri threatens to launch more Qaeda attacks on US, West

NEW YORK – Al Qaeda’s second in command Ayman Al-Zawahiri has threatened to launch more attacks against the United States and the West.

In a new audio message, Al-Zawahiri said the terror network would strike at the heart of America and Europe for the killing former al Qaeda official Mustafa Abu Al-Yazid.

“Oh American people…We offered … Read : Al-Zawahiri threatens to launch more Qaeda attacks on US, West.

Police baton charge contractual teachers in Muzaffarnagar

MUZAFFARNAGAR – Police personnel baton charged hundreds of protesting Shiksha Mitra (contractual teacher) at Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.

The teachers were demanding training, permanent jobs and better salaries on Tuesday.

As a part of their demonstration, they disrupted railway services, stopping a train at the Muzaffarnagar railway station.

“We were protesting in a peaceful manner. Some Shiksha Mitra had …. Original source  : Police baton charge contractual teachers in Muzaffarnagar.

DMRC Snag Spreads Scare

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In a recent development that left thousands of the commuters of Delhi Metro scared the services of DMRC were stalled for more than an hour on Tuesday. The services were affected in the line 2. It was owing to frequent sparks observed at the Rajeev Chowk Metro station at the …. Source  : DMRC Snag Spreads Scare.

Americans express doubts about ISI,Pak military ability to crack down on insurgents

WASHINGTON – A former US military officer has expressed doubts about the ability of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to crack down on every militant group inside its borders even if it wanted to.

The former unnamed officer’s views are among many opinions expressed by Americans who have all along viewed the Pakistani military establishment with suspicion, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Americans express doubts about ISI,Pak military ability to crack down on insurgents.

Students union in Assam protests influx of Bangladeshi immigrants

JORHAT – All Tai Ahom Student Union (ATASU), a student’s wing in Jorhat, Assam staged a peaceful sit-in protest, against the influx of Bangladeshi immigrants in the region.

Hundreds of students gathered for the protest on Tuesday, saying the entry of Bangladeshi immigrants into the state is posing a great threat to the identity of Assam’s … Read more >>>.