Indian security forces have arrested three militants, including a Pakistani national, inside Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, which was attacked by a group of gunmen, the Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency reported early today. Meanwhile, seven hostages were rescued from a Mumbai residential-business complex, also housing a Jewish centre, which was attacked by […]
First Day of State of Emergency in Bangkok
A State of Emergency in Bangkok was declared yesterday by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej following a violent clash between pro and anti-government protesters. Members of People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) have camped inside Thailand’s Government House since last week. They are demanding the resignation of Samak. The political situation is still volatile but it seems […]
Arghandab’s Two-Day War
As Taleban flee and residents return home, opposing sides claim victory By IWPR contributors in Kandahar and Abaceen Nasimi in Kabul Life is returning to normal in Arghandab, a verdant corner of the generally arid Kandahar province. Most of the Taleban fighters are gone, and specialists have moved in to clear the mines they left […]
Development of Medical Tourism in India: Chennai as a Case Study
India is known for its cultural heritage, which plays a pivotal role in the development of Tourism Industry in India. The tourism industry fetches a significant foreign exchange to India. Of late, India has developed other resources to tap revenue for the tourism industry. Medical Tourism is one of the flourishing industries that […]
Three People die of Car Bomb Blast
A Car Bomb explode has killed atleast three people and injuring numerous others is reported in the city of Thenia about 40 miles east of the Capital Algiers. Speaking on conditions of anonymity to the reporters, the military officials had added that the explosion had damaged number of houses in the nearby. Four people died […]
Benazir survives midnight carnage: Twin blasts cast shadow over homecoming •At least 125 dead
Over 125 participants of a procession led by former prime minister Benazir Bhutto upon her return to the country lost their lives on Thursday night after two powerful blasts rocked the slow-moving motorcade edging its way past the Karsaz bridge, on Sharea Faisal. At least 100 people were injured in the explosions. Former FIA chief […]