Category: Defence

Fresh New Zealand troops leave to train Iraqi forces

Wellington, May 11 (IANS) The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) on Wednesday said a fresh batch of troops to help…

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China, EU conduct first joint disaster management drills

Beijing, May 11 (IANS) Experts and civil protection authorities of China and the European Union (EU) on Wednesday began their…

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Rajya Sabha member complains of ‘rude’ behaviour of SPG

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Rajya Sabha member T. Subbarami Reddy on Wednesday said the SPG has been "behaving rudely"…

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Soldier killed in Kupwara operation

Srinagar, May 11 (IANS) A soldier was killed on Wednesday during an ongoing security operation against militants in north Kashmir's…

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Sea Harriers de-inducted, MiG29K inducted in Indian Navy

Panaji, May 11 (IANS) The Indian Navy de-inducted it's iconic fighter plane, the Sea Harrier FRS, and inducted the new…

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Russian S-300 anti-missiles finally deployed in Iran

Tehran, May 11 (IANS) Iran has deployed Russian-supplied S-300 air defense systems at one of its military bases, the country’s…

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Bangladeshi Islamist leader Motiur Rahman Nizami executed

Dhaka, May 11 (IANS) Bangladesh late Tuesday executed a top Islamist leader for crimes committed during the war of independence…

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Akash missile has potential to become India’s ‘mainstay’

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Akash missile has the "potential" to become the "mainstay" of India defence in its…

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China warns US against shows of strength in South China Sea

Beijing, May 10 (IANS) China on Tuesday expressed "resolute opposition" to a US warship patrol in the South China Sea,…

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11th special operations forces exhibition opens in Jordan

Amman, May 10 (IANS) King Abdullah II of Jordan Tuesday launched the 11th Special Operations Forces Exhibition (SOFEX) 2016, which…

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Maintain utmost restraint to avoid civilian deaths, Mehbooba tells security

Srinagar, May 10 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday asked security forces to maintain utmost restraint…

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Travel agent, two private firm chiefs, lawyer quizzed in AgustaWestland deal

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The CBI on Tuesday questioned a city-based travel agent, the chiefs of two private firms…

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Rahul’s visit not cancelled due to security threat: Congress

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday said its vice president Rahul Gandhi's two-day visit to poll-bound Puducherry,…

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‘Veer Yatras’ to take tourists down an adventure path

Pune, May 10 (IANS) In case the adventurous among you are looking for a brush with the rough and tumble…

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Afghans, Pakistani with suspected IS links held in Italy

Bari (Italy), May 10 (IANS/AKI) Police in Italy on Tuesday arrested two Afghan and a Pakistani asylum-seeker with alleged links…

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‘Veer Yatra’ to take tourists down an adventurous path

Pune, May 10 (IANS) In case the adventurous among you are looking for a brush with the rough and tumble…

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Privilege notice against PM, defence minister in RS

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday said it had submitted a breach of privilege notice against Prime…

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Bihar MLC’s son wanted for killing arrested

Patna, May 10 (IANS) Rocky Yadav, the son of a ruling party legislator Manorma Devi, who is accused in killing…

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Russia, US pressing parties in Syria to abide by ceasefire

Moscow/Washington, May 10 (IANS) Moscow and Washington have reconfirmed their efforts in trying to reach a peaceful solution in Syria,…

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Britain-trained navy officer joins IS, experts fear shipping attacks

London, May 10 (IANS) Kuwaiti-born Ali Alosaimi trained on a Merchant Navy course in Britain before allegedly fleeing to join…

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