When asked why he left his country and came to India, Kumar said, "The whole world is watching what is the situation in Pakistan now."
'We were scared about what would happen if these terrorists managed to enter the building.'
The decision was approved by Prime Minister Imran Khan in view of the tense situation in Kashmir, the minister told state broadcaster PTV.
Indian cricket team had last toured Pakistan in 2007, and after that, no team across any sport in the country has toured Pakistan.
'Magnanimity and appeasement have no place in the world of realpolitik as India has learned the hard way,' notes Vivek Gumaste in the first of a two-part column.
'No Match' crowed the front page of an Indian newspaper, on Monday
'The international community should call upon Pakistan to take sustained, verifiable and irreversible actions against terror outfits operating on the territory under its control'
Though India is not a member of the G-7 grouping, Modi has been personally invited by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Former Union minister and controversial Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anantkumar Hegde has once again stoked a row by calling the freedom struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi a "drama". However, this is not the first time a leader from the ruling party has insulted the Father of the Nation. Here are other instances when BJP leaders took a swipe at Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
Trump said the tensed situation also has a lot to do with religion. "It's a complicated situation. A lot has to do with religion. Religion is a complicated subject," he said.
'An in-principle decision has been taken to take the issue of Kashmir to the International Court of Justice'
Khan said, "If India has evidence or actionable intelligence, they should give it to us and we will take action."
India requested Pakistan to let Modi's aircraft fly over its airspace to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.
Qureshi said the Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad had been informed of Pakistan's decision to not allow prime minister's Modi's special Air India One aircraft to fly over the country.
Both the countries agreed to undertake the Treaty mandated tours of both the Indus Commissioners in the Indus basin on both sides, the ministry said in a statement in New Delhi.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi also claimed that Azhar is unwell to the extent that he cannot leave his house.
This is not the first time Sania has been dragged into a controversy related to the Pakistan team.
'The Citizenship Amendment Bill is a classic case of short-term gain over-riding long-term interest. 'We must welcome all persecuted minorities from our neighbouring countries and not just Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Buddhists,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
India based its case on two broad issues -- breach of Vienna Convention on consular access and the process of resolution.
In his address to the nation on the Kashmir issue after India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, Khan assured the people of Pakistan that his government will stand by the Kashmiris till India lifts the restrictions in the Valley.
'Unlike the Chinese army that has been largely a peace time force, the Indian Army is a battle hardened force,' explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
'Terrorists have targeted US diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past, and information suggests they continue to do so'
"we're talking about Kashmir and the relation to what's going on with Pakistan and India. And if we can help, we certainly will be helping," the President said.
'Jammu and Kashmir is free for any movement and accessible to all including citizens, outsiders, journalists and all others for free movement'
Following is the timeline of the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.
At its board meeting in Dubai last week, the International Cricket Council (ICC) dismissed the BCCI's request to sever ties with countries from where terrorism emanates, though the Indian Board did not make a specific reference to Pakistan.
'Flattering press, nice photos, no major gaffes.' 'Both sides will be very happy as they are clearly measuring 'success' by a different yardstick than the world used in the past.'
Harbhajan believes India will be under more pressure to perform against Pakistan in this World Cup.
From Brian Lara to Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes to Steve Smith, the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup has never fallen short of showcasing cricket's brightest young stars. More than 30 years have passed since the world's top talents first announced themselves on the big stage, with the 1988 Youth Cricket World Cup a ground-breaking step in bringing ability to the fore.
Trump spoke by telephone with Khan to discuss "the need to reduce tensions and moderate rhetoric with India over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir," the White House said in a readout of the call.
'One must remember that a dragon has a forked tongue,' warns Vivek Gumaste.
India's stand at the FATF plenary and other related discussions have always been consistent regarding Pakistan.
Pak Foreign Office issued a statement after reports in media claimed that Swaraj asked Mahmood to drop all charges against Jadhav and send him back for any progress in bilateral ties.
The foreign minister acknowledged that he spoke with Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz and India should not make it an issue.
'India in 2020 is a lot better prepared than in 1962.' 'It is no longer a pushover; and anything other than a crushing Chinese military victory will be a major loss of face for China,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan in the first of a three part column.
Peace and reconciliation cannot go forward in an atmosphere of terror, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said in the United Nations on Tuesday.
'Facebook's act is a gross violation of its own policy'
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We take a look at Team India's dominating performance against Pakistan in the World Cup
India skipper Virat Kohli maintained his top spot in the latest International Cricket Council rankings of T20 batsmen, while pacer Jasprit Bumrah climbed up a place to be at second position in the bowlers' table.
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