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'Classic manifestation of fake news': Several ex-army officers deny writing letter to President over alleged politicisation of services

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Several senior armed forces veterans on Friday denied writing a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind over alleged politicisation of the services with former Army Chief General Sunith Francis Rodrigues calling it "a classic manifestation of fake news".

Narendra Modi is not going to come back to power: HD Kumaraswamy to WION

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday stressed the importance of the regional parties in Lok Sabha elections and claimed that these parties will play an important role in the formation of the next government at the Centre.

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PM Narendra Modi gets highest civilian award of Russia, Order of St Andrew

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Order of St Andrew, Russia’s highest state honour, on Friday. In a statement, Russia said that the PM has been honoured for exceptional services in further improving ties between both countries.

Sudan's ousted president Bashir will not be extradited: Military rulers

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A day after the Sudanese army toppled president Omar al-Bashir, the country's military stated on Friday that they will not extradite the ousted president. "The president is currently in custody," the head of the military council's political committee, Lieutenant General Omar Zain al-Abdin, told a news conference.

Julian Assange held in London jail ahead of long legal fight

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange woke up in a British jail Friday at the start of a likely lengthy extradition battle after a dramatic end to his seven-year stay in Ecuador's London embassy.