Published by Independent.co.uk Tourists may soon gain access to some of India’s most famous recent battlefields, such as the icy Siachen Glacier, the Kargil war zone, and the Galwan Valley. General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff, said the military is working to allow visitors to see these historically significant, if inhospitable, places. “We are opening battlefields, including Kargil and Galwan, for tourists to allow them to get first-hand experience,” Gen Dwivedi was quoted by news agency PTI as saying during a lecture at the Savitribai Phule Pune University on Wednesday. Tourism in the Himalayan border regi…

Published by ANI News New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): In 2015, on the occasion of the 125 birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, the government decided to celebrate November 26 as the Constitution Day to highlight the importance of the event and commemorate its chief architect. On this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly had adopted the Constitution of India which came into effect on January 26 1950. This is when the foundation for the world’s largest democracy was laid. For 75 years, this document has been serving as the guiding light for the running of the country. Among

Published by Ukrainska Pravda In memory of Mykola Haievoi, Ukrainian historian, a volunteer with the 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine The winter before last, to make the time pass a little faster during the endless night shifts in our frozen trench near Kupiansk, I came up with a game. Basically, you try to look at recent news headlines through the eyes of yourself ten or so years ago – from the point of view of an average citizen of Ukraine in 2013. A quick recap of the context: Viktor Yanukovych, whose regime seems to

Published by ANI News Washington DC [US], November 18 (ANI): In a significant move urging Japan to reconsider its stance, Salih Hudayar, a prominent Uyghur-American politician known for advocating for the independence of East Turkistan, called on Tokyo to refrain from cooperating with China. In a post on X, Hudayar stated, “Japan must not cooperate with China’s genocidal regime, which continues its ongoing Uyghur Genocide in occupied East Turkistan. Cooperation with China betrays humanity and justice, as well as Japan’s own security. We urge Japan’s Prime Minister to align with freedom, not tyranny.” Salih’s statem…

Published by ANI News Karachi [Pakistan], November 15 (ANI): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has criticised the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for failing to uphold political agreements and showing a lack of respect for the PPP’s role in the federal government, The Express Tribune reported. Speaking to the media at Bilawal House in Karachi on Thursday, Bilawal expressed concerns about the PML-N’s approach to constitutional reforms, governance decisions, and other key issues. Highlighting discrepancies in policy implementation, Bilawal accused the government of treating Sindh unfai…

Published by ANI News Islamabad [Pakistan], November 14 (ANI): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) may be sold to a foreign government, with the Privatisation Commission reportedly rejecting a Rs10 billion bid from the Blue World Consortium, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources. As part of efforts to raise funds and restructure state-owned enterprises under a USD 7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, Pakistan is seeking to offload a 51-100 per cent stake in the struggling airline. However, the Privatisation Commission has declined the Rs 10 billion bid made by Blue World Consortium, as re…

Published by Benzinga Hong Kong recently introduced a “dual-track” policy for AI adoption in the financial sector, aiming to balance innovation with risk management. The initiative, announced by the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB) on Oct. 28, 2024, targets responsible AI use in finance by enhancing efficiency, security, and customer experience. The policy emphasizes collaboration between the government, regulators, and financial service providers to guide AI’s implementation while addressing ethical and operational challenges. Don’t Miss: ‘Beating the market through ethical real estate investing’ —thi…

Published by ANI News Swabi [Pakistan], November 10 (ANI): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur said that he would not return home until party founder Imran Khan is released, ARY News reported. Speaking at a public gathering in Swabi, Gandapur vowed to secure the release of Imran Khan as soon as possible. He added that PTI leaders are willing to sacrifice their lives for the release of their founder, as reported by ARY News. Imran Khan was arrested on May 9, 2023 in the Al-Qadir Trust case. “We won’t stop until the PTI

Published by ANI News New York City [US], November 9 (ANI): Member of Parliament and BJP Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi took a sharp exception to Pakistan’s attempts to digress from the UN session on peacekeepers by speaking falsehoods about the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed his Right to Reply and reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir, “was,is and will remain the integral part of India”. Sudhandhu Trivedi represented India at the United Nations and delivered a statement on the UN Peacekeeping operations. During the session, he emphasised and reiterated India’s commitment to building a wall for tho…

Published by Kent Online A driving instructor “selfishly and cynically” groomed a vulnerable teenager over Snapchat before travelling 75 miles to molest her in the back of his “blacked out” car. Married dad-of-two Asif Mahmood Mirza was caught with his young victim after a suspicious passer-by had spotted his VW parked up in Sittingbourne with its engine running and windows covered. Fearing someone inside may be suicidal, they called police, Maidstone Crown Court heard. But when Mirza was confronted by officers, he claimed the girl was his step-daughter, only to be unable to tell them her full name. The 43-year-old,

Published by GB News Keir Starmer may need a bit more help on his side to talk around Donald Trump as he attempts to cosy up with the newly elected President of America. Donald Trump has spoken of tariffs he could impose on imports into America and concerns are high in the UK that Britain would be among those hit – a move which would affect the UK economy negatively. Farage has spoken of an opportunity for the UK to talk to Donald Trump and foster a better relationship to avoid any tariffs. But will Trump be open to Starmer?

Published by ANI News Islamabad [Pakistan], November 1 (ANI): All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners and ironclad friends, China and Pakistan seem to be drifting away after Beijing’s ambassador to Islamabad raised concern over the security of its nationals working on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. In a rare public response to security for Chinese nationals in Pakistan, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday described a recent statement by Beijing’s ambassador to Islamabad as “perplexing” and a departure from the longstanding diplomatic norms between the two nations, D…