Category: Defence

Government grants extension to Prasad to probe Ishrat ‘missing files’

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The central government has given a two-month extension to IAS officer B.K. Prasad who probed…

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India blames Pakistan for Kashmir trouble as valley stays calm

Srinagar/New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Amid a continuing curfew and media lockdown, the Kashmir Valley on Monday stayed calm barring…

8 years ago

Government blames Pakistan for Kashmir situation, denies use of excessive force

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The Union government on Monday blamed Pakistan for the violence in the Kashmir valley since…

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Over 1,000 arrested as Bengal steps up vigil

Kolkata, July 18 (IANS) Cracking down on criminals and stepping up security in West Bengal, police have arrested over 1,000…

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Delhi Police regret judge’s helpline call unanswered, says steps taken to streamline service

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Monday expressed regret before the Delhi High Court over the "inconvenience"…

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Divided Kashmir government battles deadliest unrest in years

By Sarwar Kashani Srinagar, July 18 (IANS) The government in Jammu and Kashmir is not only fighting a war against…

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Bangladesh announces reward for militants who return to normal life

Dhaka, July 18 (IANS) Days after the Dhaka cafe siege and a terror attack on an Eid congregation, the Bangladesh…

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Four Maoists held in Bihar

Patna, July 18 (IANS) Four Maoists were arrested and a huge quantity of explosives was recovered in Bihar's Rohtas district…

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Confidence in Hollande tumbles to 33 per cent: Poll

Paris, July 18 (IANS) Few French people expressed positive opinions about President Francois Hollande's ability to preserve calm at home…

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Philippines premier airport runway closed due to crack

Manila, July 18 (IANS) The Philippines airport authorities on Monday suspended the operation of a runway at its premier airport…

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China calls for proper settlement of Kashmir clashes

Beijing, July 18 (IANS) China on Monday called for proper settlement of clashes in Kashmir which have left more than…

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France observes one-minute silence to mourn attack victims

Paris, July 18 (IANS) One minute's silence was observed all over France on Monday in memory of the people killed…

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France launches more strikes on IS after Nice attack

Paris, July 18 (IANS) French forces overnight destroyed several targets of the Islamic State a few days after a follower…

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Myanmar’s armed groups to watch government political framework

Nay Pyi Taw, July 18 (IANS) The United Nationalities Federal Council, representing Myanmarese armed groups which have not signed a…

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Security boosted in Istanbul following coup attempt

Istanbul, July 18 (IANS) Around 1,800 Special Forces troops joined Turkey police in securing Istanbul on Monday, as part of…

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Beijing announces South China Sea manoeuvres after Hague ruling

Beijing, July 18 (IANS) Beijing on Monday announced military manoeuvres in the South China Sea, almost a week after The…

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France bombs new IS targets in Iraq, Syria

Paris, July 18 (IANS) French troops on Monday bombed new Islamic State (IS) targets in Iraq and Syria as a…

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UK MPs to vote on nuclear weapons system renewal

London, July 18 (IANS) Britain's MPs are set to decide on whether to renew the country's Trident nuclear weapons programme…

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Turkey suspends around 8,000 police officials over coup bid

Ankara, July 18 (IANS) Nearly 8,000 police officials were suspended overnight in Turkey over Friday night's attempted coup, the media…

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Modi urged to take Goa’s security concerns seriously

Panaji, July 18 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to not go by the…

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