Ankara, Nov 6 (IANS) Turkish police have detained 24 suspects as part of an investigation into the Islamic State (IS) international financial activity. Citing Anadolu News Agency, Xinhua reported that police units conducted simultaneous operations…
Srinagar, Nov 5 (IANS) A border personnel meeting was held on Monday by Indian and Chinese Army in eastern Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said. Colonel Rajesh Kalia, Defence ministry spokesman, said…
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to celebrate Diwali this year with troops at forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. “Continuing the tradition of celebrating Diwali with the families…
Amritsar, Nov 5 (IANS) Border Security Force troopers on Monday arrested a Pakistani national near the international border in the Amritsar sector and recovered a US-made 5.56 mm carbine and ammunition from him. “Troops in…
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) With nuclear-capable submarine INS Arihant successfully completing its deterrence patrol, BJP President Amit Shah on Monday said it will be effective in furthering the security and strategic interests of the…
Chandigarh, Nov 5 (IANS) The Punjab Police have been put on high alert for the Diwali festival following intelligence inputs that Sikh hardliners were out to foment trouble in the border state. Punjab Chief Minister…
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) With nuclear-capable submarine INS Arihant successfully returning from deterrence patrol, India on Monday completed its nuclear triad achieving strike capabilities in air, land and sea, a feat Prime Minister Narendra…
Sabarimala, Nov 5 (IANS) The Sabarimala temple on Monday opened at 5 p.m. for a one-day special pilgrimage amid tight security. The temple will close at 10 p.m., and then reopen Tuesday morning before finally…
Islamabad, Nov 5 (IANS) Pakistani and Russian troops have concluded their two-week joint anti-terrorism military exercises, the military said on Monday. The exercise focused on counter terrorism training of the Special Operation Forces of Pakistan…
Washington/Tehran, Nov 5 (IANS) The US unleashed its “toughest ever” sanctions against Tehran on Monday, while a defiant Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed to continue selling its crude oil in the international market despite the…
Srinagar, Nov 5 (IANS) A gunfight erupted on Monday between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Police said following specific information about the presence of militants in Bakoora village, the security…
Seoul, Nov 5 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is set to visit Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin later in November, the South Korean Ambassador to Russia said on Monday. The specific…
Bhubaneswar, Nov 5 (IANS) Five Maoists have been killed in an encounter with the security forces and ammunition recovered in Odisha’s Malkangiri district, police said on Monday. The gun battle took place inside a forest…
Sanaa, Nov 5 (IANS) Unicef’s regional director for the Middle East and North Africa has said the war in Yemen had turned the entire country into “a living hell for children”. Geert Cappelaere said this…
Jerusalem, Nov 5 (IANS) The Israeli Air Force on Sunday began two large-scale exercises, a military spokesperson said in a statement. The drills, called “Sky Angles” and the “Blue and White Flag”, are set to…
Patna, Nov 4 (IANS) The Bihar government on Sunday dismissed 175 police constables and suspended 23 police officials for rampaging in the city after the death of a female colleague, who was reportedly denied leave…
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on Sunday said that it has seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition including China made weapons from two militants who were beaten to…
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Nov 4 (IANS) China on Sunday patted Pakistan for its “efforts” to have peace talks with India to resolve the “outstanding” Kashmir dispute. During the ongoing China visit by Pakistan Prime…
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Nov 4 (IANS) China and Pakistan on Sunday agreed to further develop their military cooperation after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan ended his official talks with the Chinese leadership here. In…
Srinagar, Nov 4 (IANS) One of the two persons killed in Saturday’s gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district was a civilian, police said on Sunday. Police had earlier said that two militants were slain…