Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) The Pentagon on Thursday ordered 800 more troops sent to the southern US border for security tasks, an option that President Donald Trump broached last week when he threatened to close…
Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Thursday denied that China and Russia have tapped his personal cellphone, a report made public by The New York Times, which said that the president continues to…
Cairo, Oct 26 (IANS) The son of the Saudi Arabian journalist who was allegedly murdered in the Middle Eastern kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul at the start of the month has left the country along with…
Bengaluru, Oct 26 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched the human rights body Amnesty International India’s headquarters in Bengaluru for remittances from abroad allegedly in violation of FDI guidelines, said an official on Thursday. “We…
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 25 (IANS) The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has asked the government to enhance its surveillance and intelligence gathering skills along the China border, Chief of the paramilitary force R.K. Pachnanda…
Haridwar, Oct 25 (IANS) A team of 80 Central Industrial Security Force personnel embarked on a Himalayan expedition on bicycles from here, officials said on Thursday. Led by CISF Security Chief (Delhi Metro) Deputy Inspector…
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 25 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated a 200-bed hospital here for the Central Armed Police Forces personnel, constructed at a cost of Rs 121 crore. To…
New York, Oct 25 (IANS) Authorities on Thursday found two packages that appeared to contain pipe bombs addressed to former Vice President Joe Biden and actor Robert De Niro, setting off a new wave of…
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized foreign currency equivalent to Rs 1.27 crore and arrested two persons who were about to fly out of the city, an official said on Thursday….
Srinagar, Oct 25 (IANS) Six militants were killed on Thursday in two separate gunfights with security forces in the Kashmir Valley, police said. While two were killed in Baramulla, four died in Anantnag. Security personnel…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and infrastructure projects, particularly in terms of connectivity, will be major areas of focus when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Japan on October 28-29 for…
Srinagar, Oct 25 (IANS) Four militants were killed on Thursday in two separate gunfights with security forces in the Kashmir Valley. The security personnel surrounded Athoora village in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district after receiving information…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) A weak coalition will be bad for India, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval said on Thursday asserting that India will need a strong, stable and decisive government for the next…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry has directed social media platforms to take concrete steps to prevent spread of rumours and messages inciting unrest, cyber crimes and other activities that could be…
Strasbourg (France), Oct 25 (IANS) Lawmakers in the European Parliament on Thursday threw their weight behind an European Union-wide halt in arms sales to Saudi Arabia in the wake of the killing of Saudi journalist…
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Re-emphasizing ruling BJP government’s complete transparency in defence-related matters, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday attacked the opposition Congress for “brazenly misleading” the nation on the Rafale fighter jet deal. “The…
Srinagar, Oct 25 (IANS) A gunfight erupted on Thursday between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Police said security forces started a cordon and search operation in Arwani village following information…
Lucknow, Oct 25 (IANS) Police on Thursday foiled a self-immolation bid by the parents of a 14-year-old girl who they allege had been kidnapped about five months ago. The parents tried to set themselves on…
Beijing, Oct 25 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Beijing on Thursday on a three-day official trip, the first state visit to China by a Japanese leader in seven years. Abe was scheduled…
Srinagar, Oct 25 (IANS) Two militants were killed on Thursday in a gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said. Acting on a specific tip about the presence of militants, security…