Category: Defence

HRW urges Bangladesh to relocate Rohingya refugee camps

Bangkok, Aug 6 (IANS) Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday urged the Bangladesh government to relocate the makeshift camps where…

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15 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh, two held

Raipur, Aug 6 (IANS) Fifteen Maoist guerrillas were killed and two others, including a senior cadre and an injured woman…

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China tests first hypersonic aircraft, can carry nuclear warheads

By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Aug 6 (IANS) In a "technological breakthrough," China has successfully tested its first wave rider hypersonic…

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Student protesters clash with police in Dhaka

Dhaka, Aug 6 (IANS) Student protesters who are demanding safer roads and stricter traffic regulations in Bangladesh, clashed with the…

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14 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Aug 6 (IANS) Fourteen Maoist guerrillas were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district,…

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J&K DGP appeals for support to slain SPOs’ kin

Jammu, Aug 6 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Shesh Paul Vaid on Monday appealed to celebrities to…

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Militant arrested with grenades in Jammu

Jammu, Aug 6 (IANS) A militant was arrested here with eight hand grenades intended to be used during Independence Day…

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Japan marks 73rd anniversary of Hiroshima bombing

Tokyo, Aug 6 (IANS) Japan on Monday marked the 73rd anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima during the…

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36 ‘divyang’ cyclists set out to conquer Himalayas

Shimla, Aug 5 (IANS) Thirty six 'divyang' (disabled) cyclists, comprising Border Security Force (BSF) personnel who suffered disability in various…

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Separatist-called shutdown affects life in Kashmir Valley

Srinagar, Aug 5 (IANS) A separatist-called shutdown on Sunday in support of Article 35A that gives special powers to the…

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Bangladesh student protest over road safety heats up

Dhaka, Aug 5 (IANS) Student-led protests against the lack of respect for traffic regulations and increasing road accidents have heated…

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Civilian killed in J&K security firing

Jammu, Aug 5 (IANS) A civilian was killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district when security personnel opened fire after…

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Separatist-called shutdown temporarily suspends Amarnath Yatra

Jammu, Aug 5 (IANS) Authorities on Sunday decided to temporarily suspend the ongoing Amarnath Yatra from Jammu to the cave…

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Venezuelan President evacuated from event after ‘assassination’ attempt

Caracas, Aug 5 (IANS) A television broadcast by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was cut short during an outdoor speech at…

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Startups urged to develop tech for ‘Made in India’ defence arms

Bengaluru, Aug 4 (IANS) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday called upon startups to develop technologies and weapons for the…

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Egypt concludes naval exercises with US, UAE and Saudi

Cairo, Aug 4 (IANS) Egypt's military on Saturday said that it has concluded joint naval exercises in the Red Sea…

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Man jailed for breaking into Buckingham Palace

London, Aug 4 (IANS) A homeless man who trespassed into the grounds of Buckingham Palace before damaging a glass display…

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Trump letter to Kim delivered to top N. Korean diplomat

Singapore, Aug 4 (IANS) A US ambassador has given North Koreas top diplomat a letter from President Donald Trump to…

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Manipur steps up vigilance against persons displaced from Assam

Imphal, Aug 4 (IANS) In compliance with the Union Home Minister's directive, the Manipur government has stepped up vigilance against…

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US pledges $300mn for security cooperation in Indo-Pacific

Singapore, Aug 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday announced a new $300 million fund for security…

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