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Taliban Chief's Brother Killed In Pakistan Blast: Report
A brother of Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah was among five people killed when a powerful bomb ripped through a mosque inside a seminary during Friday prayers in Pakistan's troubled Balochistan province, PTI reported quoting Taliban sources.
Rahul Condemns Arrest of J&K Cong Chief, Spokesperson
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi said, “ I strongly condemn the arrest of our J&K PCC Chief, Ghulam Ahmed Mir & spokesperson, Ravinder Sharma in Jammu today. With this unprovoked action against a national political party, Govt has delivered democracy another body blow. When will this madness end?”
(Source: ANI)
NIA Arrests NSCN-IM Yangte Josaham in Connection With Killing of Arunachal MLA
National Investigation Agency (NIA) today arrested Yangte Josaham from Longding, Arunachal Pradesh in connection with the killing of MLA Tirong Aboh & 10 others. Josaham is a self-styled Lieutenant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). Probe underway.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi to Visit Bhutan for Bilateral Meet on 17 - 18 August
PM Narendra Modi has said, “On 17th and 18th August, I will be in Bhutan for a bilateral visit that reflects the high importance attached to strong relations with our trusted friend and neighbour. I would be taking part in a wide range of programmes during this visit. (File pic) - for breaking news live blog.”
(Source: ANI)