Category: Defence

Two Meghalaya policemen suspended for firing at civilians

Shillong, March 11 (IANS) The Meghalaya government has suspended two policemen for firing at three civilians in North Garo Hills…

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Mass protests in Taiwan against nuclear energy

Taipei, March 11 (IANS) Thousands of citizens took to the streets in Taiwanese capital Taipei on Saturday demanding the closure…

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India test-fires BrahMos missile with 450 km range

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) India on Saturday successfully test-fired the BrahMos missile with an extended range of 450 km,…

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Xi wants ‘Great Wall of Steel’ in violence-hit Xinjiang

Beijing, March 11 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the construction of a "Great Wall of Steel" to safeguard…

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Your brain may be ready for action, even at rest

New York, March 11 (IANS) Even while you are taking rest, your brain networks may be waiting in a state…

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India test-fires Brahmos missile with 450 km range

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) India on Saturday test-fired the Brahmos missile with an extended range of 450 km, officials…

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Xi wants ‘Great Wall of Steel’ in violence-hit Xinjiang

Beijing, March 11 (IANS) Chinese president Xi Jinping has urged security forces to erect a "Great Wall of Steel" around…

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FBI chief expected to testify in Russia hearing

Washington, March 11 (IANS) FBI Director James Comey is expected to testify on Russian interference in the US Presidential election,…

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India bought defence equipment worth 2.42 lakh crore in four years: Government

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The government on Friday told the Lok Sabha that over Rs 2.42 lakh crore were…

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India, Africa need to jointly tackle terrorism: Akbar

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) India on Friday called for united action against terrorism and said the country shares this…

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India repatriates Uri attack ‘suspects’ to Pakistan

New Delhi/Islamabad, March 10 (IANS) India on Friday repatriated to Pakistan the two teenagers who were suspected of involvement in…

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US military nude photo sharing scandal widens

Washington, March 10 (IANS) Four branches of the US military are looking into the posting of nude photos of what…

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Army Major dies in Ladakh

Srinagar, March 10 (IANS) Army Major L. Rambo Singh died while performing operational duties in the Ladakh region of Jammu…

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Nepal hands over diplomatic note to India over border killing

Kathmandu, March 10 (IANS) Nepal on Friday handed over a "diplomatic note" to Indian authorities over alleged killing on Thursday…

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Parrikar refuses comment on Roy Mathew’s death, says solution soon to ‘Sahayak’ system

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said police is probing the death of Lance Naik…

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Surgical strikes were a ‘huge morale booster’ for forces, says Minister

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The cross-LoC surgical strikes were a "huge morale booster" for the Indian armed forces, Minister…

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Six terrorists arrested in Indonesia

Jakarta, March 10 (IANS) At least six terrorists were arrested by Indonesia's anti-terror squad on Friday, police said. They had…

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US lawmaker introduces bill to declare Pakistan ‘state sponsor of terrorism’

Washington, March 10 (IANS) A US lawmaker has introduced a bill in Congress to declare Pakistan a "state sponsor of…

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Armed forces short of more than 9,000 officers

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre told the Lok Sabha on Friday that the…

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Russia to have 16 new Su-34 fighter-bombers this year

Moscow, March 10 (IANS) The Russian Aerospace Defence Forces will receive 16 new Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bombers in 2017, Russian Deputy…

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