Todays taliban attack

The United States has announced a pause in talks with the Taliban after an attack near a US airbase in Afghanistan. "When I met the Talibs today, I expressed outrage about yesterday's attack on Bagram, which recklessly killed two and wounded dozens of civilians," US special representative for Afghanistan peace talks Zalmay Khalilzad said on Twitter on Thursday."#Taliban must show they are willing & able to respond to Afghan desire for peace," he tweeted.Wednesday's early morning assault, for which the Taliban have claimed responsibility, began when a suicide bomber detonated his explosive-packed vehicle outside a hospital building near Bagram military base in Parwan province, north of the capital Kabul, according to local officials.Close It came despite the resumption of talks between the US and the insurgent group just days before in Qatar, as the parties look for a path to reduce violence or even reach a cease-fire, allowing a gradual withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. … [Read more...] about US-Taliban talks to take ‘brief pause’ after airbase attack

President Ram Nath Kovind and Union ministers on Friday paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the 2001 Parliament attack.Eighteen years ago on December 13, terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) attacked the Parliament complex and opened fire killing nine people.The victims included five Delhi Police personnel, a woman Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, two Parliament watch and ward staff and a gardener. A journalist who was injured died later. All five terrorists were shot dead.Close President Kovind, in a tweet said, "A grateful nation salutes the exemplary valour and courage of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives while defending the Parliament from terrorists on this day in 2001. We remain firm in our resolve to defeat and eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." related news Anand Sharma in Rajya Sabha demands all party meet by PM on worsening situation in North East Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes … [Read more...] about 2001 Parliament attack anniversary: President Ram Nath Kovind pays tribute to victims

Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Sonia Gandhi paid floral tributes at the Parliament complex to those who lost their lives in the 2001 Parliament attack.Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Leader of Opposition in the upper House Ghulam Nabi Azad were among those who paid floral tributes.As a mark of respect, Naidu was also seen removing his cap before paying floral tributes to the deceased.Close Eighteen years ago on December 13, terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) attacked the Parliament complex and opened fire, killing nine people. related news Religare Finvest Ltd money-laundering: Court sends ex-Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder to ED custody till December 19 Anand Sharma in Rajya Sabha demands all party meet by PM on worsening situation in North East Andhra Pradesh Assembly … [Read more...] about 2001 Parliament attack anniversary: Leaders pays tribute to victims

Gold prices were little changed on Thursday as investors waited to see if the United States would slap fresh tariffs on Chinese goods this weekend, while palladium continued its record run on fears of a deepening supply deficit.Spot gold was flat at $1,474.71 per ounce, as of 0453 GMT. U.S. gold futures were up 0.3 % at $1,479 per ounce."The key issue for many markets in the near-term is the trade negotiations between China and the U.S. Both Beijing and Washington have indicated the worst-case scenario is the tariffs would be delayed," said Michael McCarthy, chief market strategist at CMC Markets.Close "If we saw tariffs introduced on Sunday, that would be a real positive for gold," he added. related news 'Fed gives gold players little more to hold on to' US-Taliban talks to take 'brief pause' after airbase attack Gold price today: Yellow metal dips on reports of US-China trade deal The bullion is often seen as an alternative investment during times of political and … [Read more...] about Gold adrift as US tariff deadline approaches

Do you remember the day when Netscape became a $2 billion company, or when Amazon upended our online expectations by introducing 1-Click shopping? How about when Napster faced down Metallica and Twitter showed us what was really happening on the streets of Tehran? These are the moments of innovation that changed our world and continue to point us to the future. advertisement advertisement 1995: The birth of the fast company It was the IPO pop heard round the world: How Netscape’s triumph signaled the arrival of a new business model—and a new mind-set. I first realized that August 9, 1995, would be a day to remember when two coworkers bet each other on the opening and closing price of a new stock issue from a Mountain View, California–based company called Netscape Communications. Their excitement was electric, and it only grew as the stock doubled its offering price from $14 to $28 that morning; by the time it started trading after 11 a.m., the stock had … [Read more...] about 20 Moments From The Past 20 Years That Moved The Whole World Forward