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After the 1959 Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule, the Dalai Lama fled his country and took refuge in India. He has lived here ever since. (Photo: File)

Pak journalist compares Dalai Lama with Masood Azhar, gets slammed on Twitter

Dalai Lama's name was trending on Twitter, where the journalist was severely criticised for his views.

14 Mar 2019 3:35 PM

Twitteratis urged people of India to boycott Chinese products as a mark to show patriotism and showcase zero tolerance towards terrorism. (Photo: AP)

#BoycottChineseProducts trends on Twitter as China blocks move on Azhar

Many users uninstalled Chinese applications to express their anger.

14 Mar 2019 1:36 PM

The proposal was the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list Azhar as a global terrorist. (Photo: File)

Would help to find ‘lasting solution’: China defends stand on Masood Azhar

Just before the deadline ended, China put a 'technical hold' on the proposal seeking 'more time to examine' it.

14 Mar 2019 1:15 PM

Gandhi has also alleged that National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, a top intelligence official back then, had 'escorted' Azhar to Kandahar where he was handed over to terrorists. (Photo: File)

Was Nehru's ‘gift’ that China is in UNSC: BJP on Rahul's 'Modi scared of Xi' dig

The Congress chief attacked the prime minister and said he had not spoken on China blocking the resolution in the UN Security Council.

14 Mar 2019 11:02 AM

The external affairs minister said India can have a good relationship with Pakistan, provided the neighbouring country 'takes action against terror groups on its soil'. (Photo: File)

If Imran Khan is such a statesman, give us Masood Azhar: Sushma

Swaraj questioned Pak’s retaliation to Indian air strikes in Balakot when, she said, India had specifically targeted the terror outfit JeM.

14 Mar 2019 10:54 AM

Except for China, which wields veto power in the Security Council, all other UNSC members were on board with the move before the al-Qaida (1267) Sanctions Committee. (Photo: AP/File)

May take 'other actions': US diplomat after China blocks move on JeM chief

China for the fourth time blocked a UN move to designate Masood Azhar as 'global terrorist'.

14 Mar 2019 10:11 AM

China blocked a bid at the UN to designate Pakistan-based terror group JeM chief Masood Azhar as a 'global terrorist' (Photo: File)

Cong attacks PM Modi as China blocks move on Masood Azhar

Cong has been attacking BJP over Azhar's release in exchange for passengers of a hijacked plane.

14 Mar 2019 8:58 AM

Jaish-e-Mohammed’s (JeM) chief Masood Azhar (Photo: AP)

Masood Azhar terror tag: China blocks UN move yet again

The proposal was the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list Azhar as a global terrorist.

14 Mar 2019 6:50 AM

The fate of the proposal to designate Pakistan-based Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN Security Council will be known in less than 24 hours when the deadline to raise objections to the bid expires. (Photo: File)

China hints at blocking move to list Azhar as global terrorist in UNSC

Proposal to designate Azhar under 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UNSC was moved by France, UK and US on Feb 27.

13 Mar 2019 2:00 PM

It also claimed responsibility for the February 14 Pulwama suicide attack which left 40 CRPF personnel dead. (File Photo)

Not designating Masood Azhar as global terrorist against peace: US

Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar meets the criteria to be designated as a global terrorist by the UN.

13 Mar 2019 11:23 AM

On Monday, Prasad criticised Gandhi for calling Masood Azhar 'ji'. (File Photo)

'Hafiz ji' comment was just a pun, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday said his one-year-old statement was kind of a pun.

13 Mar 2019 10:47 AM

Masood Azhar heads the Jaish-e-Mohammed or JeM, which had carried out many terror strikes in India. (Photo: File)

Masood Azhar entitled for global terrorist, says US ahead of UN meet

Several attempts by US, Britain and France to designate Azhar as a global terrorist by UN were blocked by China.

13 Mar 2019 8:54 AM

Congress: Ajit Doval blamed BJP for Masood Azhar release

Doval was the Intelligence Bureau chief in 1999.

13 Mar 2019 1:41 AM

These remarks were made at an election rally in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar after attending the Congress Working Committee meet at Ahmedabad. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

In today’s India, SC judges seek justice in front of people: Rahul attacks PM

He attacked PM Modi over his 2014 promise of 'depositing' Rs 15 lakh in the account of every citizen.

12 Mar 2019 5:37 PM

Releasing Masood Azhar was a political decision, Randeep Sujrewala tweeted. (Photo: File)

Doval gave 'clean chit' to JeM chief: Cong cites NSA’s 2010 interview

The scathing attack by the Congress comes a day after the BJP latched on to Rahul Gandhi's reference to the JeM chief as "Masood Azhar ji".

12 Mar 2019 11:09 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday courted in a controversy after he referred to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as 'Ji', prompting an instant attack from the BJP leaders. (Photo: ANI)

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for referring JeM chief as ‘Ji’

Rahul was referring to release of Azhar in exchange of hostages of hijacked Indian Airlines plane IC-814 in 1999.

11 Mar 2019 8:39 PM

China, which has blocked three times such moves by India and other members of the UNSC, is yet announce its stand. (File Photo)

China says Masood Azhar situation can only be solved through talks

The US, UK & France have moved a proposal at the UNSC to designate JeM chief, as a global terrorist.

11 Mar 2019 3:46 PM

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Who freed JeM chief, Rahul Gandhi jibe on Modi

The Congress leader also accused the Prime Minister of fooling youth of the country in the name of “Make in India.”

10 Mar 2019 1:16 AM

Pakistan-based Azhar was released by India in exchange of passengers of the hijacked Indian Airlines plane IC-814 in 1999 during the Vajpayee government. (Photo: File)

Nation should know who released Masood Azhar: Rahul to Modi

Rahul said it was the BJP government in 1999 that sent Azhar from Indian jail to Pakistan.

09 Mar 2019 3:35 PM

At the behest of Pakistan, China has previously blocked India’s attempts at listing JeM chief Masood Azhar at the UN Security Council. (Photo:ANI)

No stand against Pakistan's support of terrorism as China bats for India, Pak peace

Taking no stand against Pakistans support of terrorism, China on Friday said it had played a "constructive role" in mediation efforts.

08 Mar 2019 12:53 PM

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