Suicide blast near Hazara protests in Kabul kills 6
Kabul, Nov 12 (IANS) At least six people were killed and 20 others were wounded in a suicide blast here on Monday near a protest site where hundreds of people, mostly members of the persecuted…
Defence
North Korea removes 636 land mines from border: Seoul
Seoul, Nov 12 (IANS) North Korea has removed 636 land mines from the truce village of Panmunjom straddling the border with South Korea, Seoul’s Defence Minister Jeong Kyeong-Doo said on Monday. The task was part…
3 killed in explosion near Hazara protests in Kabul
Kabul, Nov 12 (IANS) At least three people were killed and eight others wounded in an explosion here on Monday near a protest site where hundreds of people, mostly members of the persecuted Shia minority…
Defying Maoists, 65% vote in Chhattisgarh first phase polls
Raipur, Nov 12 (IANS) Amid sporadic violence by Maoists, nearly 65 per cent of the electorate voted on Monday till 3 p.m. in 18 constituencies in the first first phase of Assembly polls in Chhattisgarh…
Licence of senior Air India pilot who failed alcohol test suspended
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday suspended the licence of Air India’s senior pilot Arvind Kathpalia for three years, a day after he failed a pre-flight…
Israel boosts security measures in Gaza amid tensions
Jerusalem, Nov 12 (IANS) The Israeli authorities on Monday tightened security measures around the Gaza Strip following clashes that killed an Army official and wounded another, according to the Israeli military. The Gaza Health Ministry…
No threat but need to be alert in Punjab: Army chief
Pathankot (Punjab), Nov 12 (IANS) While maintaining that there was no immediate threat of militancy in Punjab, the Indian Army Chief, General Bipin Rawat, said on Monday that there was a need to be alert…
Defying Maoists, Chhattisgarh votes in first phase
Raipur, Nov 12 (IANS) Defying Maoist threats, over 33 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise on Monday by midday in 18 constituencies in the first phase of Assembly polls in Chhattisgarh where the…
Two CRPF personnel injured in Maoist attack
Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Nov 12 (IANS) Two CRPF personnel suffered bullet wounds in a gun battle with Maoists who opened fire when the troopers were on foot patrol in a forested area here, authorities said. The…
US fighter jet crashes into sea in Japan
Tokyo, Nov 12 (IANS) An American fighter jet deployed in Japan crashed on Monday into the sea off Okinawa, according to the US Pacific Fleet. The F/A-18 “experienced a mechanical issue that resulted in the…
US military adopted yoga in training curriculum: Minister
Panaji, Nov 12 (IANS) The US military has adopted yoga into its training curriculum, Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik said on Monday. “Western countries are showing much interest over yoga. In the…
Searches on in J&K village
Srinagar, Nov 12 (IANS) A search operation is underway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said on Monday. A joint team of the Rashtriya Rifles, special operations group (SOG) of the police and the…
Nearly 20% polling in Chhattisgarh first phase
Raipur, Nov 12 (IANS) Defying Maoist threats, lakhs of people voted on Monday in 18 constituencies in the first phase of the Chhattisgarh Assembly election, with officials putting the voting percentage at nearly 20 per…
Israeli soldier, Hamas commander killed in Gaza
Gaza, Nov 12 (IANS) An Israeli soldier and a Hamas military commander have been killed during an Israeli Special Forces operation inside Gaza, the media reported on Monday. The operation took place on Sunday night…
Putin expects dialogue to continue over NATO military drills
Moscow, Nov 12 (IANS) Russia is reacting calmly to the recent large-scale military drills conducted by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and wishes to continue dialogue on this matter, Russian President Vladimir Putin said…
Pakistan arrests 12 Indian fishermen
Islamabad, Nov 12 (IANS) Pakistani authorities have detained 12 Indian fishermen for allegedly violating the country’s maritime boundary, security officials said on Sunday. The Maritime Security Agency (MSA) said two boats of the fishermen were…
Soldier killed on LoC in Pakistani firing
Jammu, Nov 11 (IANS) An Indian soldier was killed on Sunday in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. Defence Ministry sources said Pakistan Army…
Sitharaman discusses land issues with Arunachal CM
Itanagar, Nov 11 (IANS) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday co-chaired a high-level meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu to discuss land acquisition for defence purposes in the state bordering China, Myanmar and…
India, China key players globally: Sitharaman
Itanagar, Nov 11 (IANS) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that India and China were the key players in all global developments and issues. “Today we both cannot deny each other’s significance and dominance,…
World leaders solemnly commemorate 100 years since WWI Armistice
Paris, Nov 11 (IANS) Dozens of leaders from around the globe on Sunday converged in Paris to attend a portentous ceremony commemorating 100 years since the armistice that put an end to the brutal conflict…