Category: Defence

Russia casts latest UN veto, blocking Syria chemical weapons probe

United Nations, Nov 18 (IANS) Russia has vetoed for the second time in 24 hours to block a UN Security…

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Argentinean submarine loses contact with 44 crew on board

Buenos Aires, Nov 18 (IANS) An Argentinean submarine has lost contact in the South Atlantic with 44 crew on board,…

8 years ago

US to sell Patriot missiles to Poland

Washington, Nov 18 (IANS) The US State Department has approved a possible sale of the Patriot Anti-Missile System to Poland…

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Norway apologizes to Turkey over insulting incident

Ankara, Nov 18 (IANS) Norway's Defence Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen has apologized to Turkey after a civilian official depicted Turkish President…

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US Navy admits involvement in obscene skywriting

Washington, Nov 18 (IANS) The US Navy has admitted that one of its aircraft had drawn a phallic symbol in…

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Pakistan ready to respond to threats on border with India: Army chief

Islamabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said that the military is always ready…

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Russian strategic bombers strike IS in Syria

Moscow, Nov 17 (IANS) Six Tu-22M3 long-range bombers took off from Russia and struck the Islamic State targets near the…

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Delhi government to form women protection groups

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia on Friday said the Delhi government would form…

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India, France agree to cooperate on Indian Ocean Region security

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) After officials of India, the US, Japan and Australia held the first-ever quadrilateral meeting in…

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Congress charge on Rafale deal politically motivated: Sitharaman

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The government on Friday rejected Congress' allegations of irregularities in the deal for buying 36…

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Iraq re-takes last IS-held town

Baghdad, Nov 17 (IANS/AKI) Iraqi forces aided by the US-led coalition on Friday re-took Rawa -- the last Islamic State…

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CISF to patrol ‘dark areas’ at Delhi Metro stations

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) In the wake of an incident of molestation inside a metro station, the CISF on…

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NATO apologizes after Turkish leader listed as enemy during military drill

Brussels, Nov 17 (IANS) The Secretary-General of NATO was forced to issue an apology to Turkey's President on Friday after…

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Purchase of more Rafales was raised by France last month: Defence Minister

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The issue of purchase of more Rafale fighter jets was raised when the Indian and…

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IS suicide bombing kills 35 civilians in eastern Syria

Damascus, Nov 17 (IANS) At least 35 civilians were killed on Friday by an Islamic State suicide bombing in eastern…

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Pakistan summons Indian envoy over ceasefire violations

Islamabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Pakistan on Friday summoned India's Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh over alleged ceasefire violations by Indian…

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Security forces bust militant hideout in Kashmir

Jammu, Nov 17 (IANS) Security forces on Friday busted a militant hideout in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district and seized…

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Congress’ charge on Rafale deal politically motivated: Sitharaman

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Rejecting the Congress's allegations of irregularities in the Rafale fighter jet deal, Defence Minister Nirmala…

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Punjab approves setting up SOG to check militant threats

Chandigarh, Nov 17 (IANS) The Punjab cabinet on Friday approved the creation of a Special Operations Group (SOG) to check…

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Mugabe makes first public appearance after military takeover

Harare, Nov 17 (IANS) Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe attended a university graduation ceremony on the outskirts of Harare on Friday…

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