Army busts militant hideout in J&K
Jammu, Dec 19 (IANS) The Army said on Tuesday that it has busted a militant hideout in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and recovered some arms and ammunition from there. The hideout was in Choti…
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Trump unveils ‘America First National Strategy’ with ‘leadership role for India’
By Arul Louis New York, Dec 19 (IANS) Unveiling his “America First National Strategy,” US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington will support a “leadership role” for India in the “broader” Indo-Pacific region….
Gunfight starts in Kashmir’s Shopian district
Srinagar, Dec 18 (IANS) A gunfight started on Monday between the security forces and the militants in Jammua and Kashmir’s Shopian district. State police chief, S.P.Vaid, in a statement said: “Exchange of fire going on…
Afghan intelligence training centre attacked, 3 killed
Kabul, Dec 18 (IANS) Afghan security forces on Monday killed three insurgents who launched an attack on a training centre of Afghanistan’s main intelligence agency in Kabul following an operation that lasted about five hours,…
Taking care of boxing legend: Army
Chandigarh, Dec 18 (IANS) The Army is taking full care of ailing boxing legend Kaur Singh, who had fought with the likes of the legendary Mohammad Ali, a defence spokesman said here on Monday. Kaur…
2 rob Navy officer’s son, relative of mobiles; held
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Two persons were arrested on Monday for robbing a Naval officer’s son and his cousin of their mobiles phones here, police said. The accused Mohan Chand Upadhyay, 35, was arrested…
Gunmen attack Afghan intelligence training centre, 1 militant killed
Kabul, Dec 18 (IANS) At least one militant was killed on Monday in an attack on a training centre of Afghanistan’s main intelligence agency in Kabul, where terrorists and security forces are engaged in a…
Army chief in Lucknow
Lucknow, Dec 18 (IANS) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Bipin Rawat on Monday arrived in the state capital here on a day-long visit. He was received by Lt. General BS Negi, Army Commander,…
US speaking India’s language, says Pakistan
Islamabad, Dec 18 (IANS) Pakistan on Monday accused the US of “speaking India’s language”, and said the two nations have “the same ideas” regarding the Jammu and Kashmir conflict. National Security Advisor of Pakistan Lt….
Protest march by NC in Srinagar against civilian killing
Srinagar, Dec 18 (IANS) The National Conference (NC) on Monday staged a protest march here in Jammu and Kashmir against the killing of a civilian in Kupwara district and electricity shortage in the valley. Led…
Afghan forces retake Tabar valley, Taliban flee
Kabul, Dec 18 (IANS) Afghan forces regained control of the key Tabar valley in Sari Pul province, forcing Taliban militants to flee, a police official said on Monday. “The government forces after three days of…
IAF phases out Soviet-era multi-utility MI-8 choppers
Bengaluru, Dec 17 (IANS) The Indian Air Force’s Soviet era multi-utility medium lift Mi-8 helicopters were phased out of service in a ceremony at the Yelhanka Air Force Station here on Sunday. The phasing out…
US wartime aviator’s family donates Mao’s gift to China
Kunming, Dec 17 (IANS) Sons of a US aviator who helped China fight against Japanese invaders during WWII have donated two blankets, which were gifted to him by Mao Zedong, to a memorial hall in…
IAF phases out Mi-8 helicopters
Bengaluru, Dec 17 (IANS) The Indian Air Force’s Soviet era Mi-8 helicopters were phased out of service in a ceremony at the Yelhanka Air Force Station here on Sunday. MI-8, called Pratap, had been the…
Egypt raises security level around churches ahead of Christmas
Cairo, Dec 17 (IANS) Egypt announced on Sunday security level around churches was being raised to the highest ahead of Christmas to prevent terror attacks. Interior Minister Magdi Abdel Ghaffar instructed in a meeting with…
Alleged North Korean agent arrested in Australia
Canberra, Dec 17 (IANS) A 59-year-old man from Sydney has been arrested for allegedly acting as an economic agent of North Korea, the Australian Federal Police said on Sunday. The man, identified as Chan Han…
BSF seizes 60 kg ganja near Bangladesh border
Kolkata, Dec 17 (IANS) Border Security Force personnel seized around 60 kg of ganja (cannabis) near the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s Nadia district after a clash with smugglers, a BSF officer said on Sunday….
Around 5,000 youths selected as Constables: J&K Police
Jammu, Dec 17 (IANS) As many as 4,956 youths have been selected as Constables in different wings of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, an official said on Sunday. “Happy to inform that 4,956 candidates selected…
Protests in Kashmir after civilian gets killed
Srinagar, Dec 17 (IANS) Protests erupted on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district against the killing of a civilian driver allegedly by the Army, but the military said the man died in cross-fire between…
Protests over driver’s death in J&K Army ambush
Srinagar, Dec 17 (IANS) Protests erupted on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district after a civilian driver was killed during an Army ambush the previous day, a police official said. The victim, Asif Iqbal,…