Category: Defence

US Capitol on lockdown, police search for woman

Washington, July 8 (IANS) The US Capitol building in Washington, D.C., is on lockdown on Friday out of an abundance…

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Pakistan seeks NATO backing for Afghan peace process

Islamabad, July 8 (IANS) Pakistan on Friday sought NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) support to enhance efforts for political negotiations…

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Modi calls for industry-to-industry ties with S Africa

Pretoria, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid emphasis on industry-to-industry ties between India and South Africa…

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Shoddy coordination delayed Tejas by decade: Parrikar

Panaji, July 8 (IANS) The production of the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) was delayed for eight to 10…

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Tripura Police official suspended for misappropriating funds in Odisha

Agartala, July 8 (IANS) A top Tripura Police official was on Friday suspended from service on charges of allegedly misappropriating…

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PM stresses industry-to-industry ties with S Africa

Pretoria, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid emphasis on industry-to-industry ties between India and South Africa…

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‘Despite small size, Goa gave an Army chief, Defence Minister’

Panaji, July 8 (IANS) Despite contributing little by way of manpower to the Indian armed forces, Goa has more than…

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How YouTube videos can hijack your smartphone

New York, July 8 (IANS) A muffled voice hidden in a YouTube video can issue commands to a nearby smartphone…

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Obama condemns Dallas shootings, vows justice will be done

Warsaw, July 8 (IANS) US President Barack Obama on Friday condemned the shooting of five police officials when snipers opened…

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Shoddy coordination delayed Tejas by a decade: Parrikar

Panaji, July 8 (IANS) The production of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft was delayed for "eight to 10 years" because…

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Mamata outlines road safety measures

Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday expressed concern over rising number of road accidents…

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35 killed in Iraq suicide bombings

Baghdad, July 8 (IANS) Thirty-five people were killed when three suicide bombers on Friday exploded themselves at a crowded Shia…

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US defence system to be deployed in S. Korea

Seoul, July 8 (IANS) South Korea and the US in a joint statement on Friday announced their decision to deploy…

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5 police officers shot dead in Dallas protest

Washington, July 8 (IANS) Five police officers were killed and six others injured when snipers opened fire during a protest…

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US sanctions declaration of war, says N. Korea

Pyongyang, July 8 (IANS) North Korea on Friday said that US sanctions on its leader Kim Jong-un for human rights…

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Switzerland enforces burqa ban

London, July 8 (IANS) A ban on burqas has been enforced in Switzerland's Italian-speaking Ticino region with anyone wearing a…

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Solidarity march in Srinagar for Zakir Naik

Srinagar, July 8 (IANS) Supporters of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik took out a solidarity march in Srinagar on Friday…

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Army can’t use excessive force in disturbed areas: SC

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday said the army cannot use excessive force in its counter-insurgency…

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4 police officers shot dead in Dallas protest

Washington, July 8 (IANS) At least four police officers were shot dead and sever others injured on Thursday night after…

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US shooting: My heart with family, says Zuckerberg

New York, July 8 (IANS) Reacting to the fatal shooting of a black man in Minnesota which went viral on…

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