Government approves Rafale deal
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The government on Wednesday approved the deal with France for purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets, sources said. The deal was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security. The sources…
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Fix accountability for strategic failures, Congress tells Centre
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday criticised the central government over the second terrorist attack in a year on an military installation, saying that the “accountability needs to be fixed for recurring…
Nawaz Sharif consults Pakistan Army Chief over Kashmir
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Ahead of his address at the UN General Assembly, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had a telephone talk with Army Chief General Raheel Sharif on the tensions with India over Jammu…
India summons Pakistan envoy amid spike in tension
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) India stepped up its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan by summoning Islamabad’s envoy here on Wednesday to hand over a list of evidences about his country’s complicity in a cross-border terror…
Government clears Rafale deal
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The government on Wednesday approved the deal with France for purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets, sources said. The deal was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security. The sources…
Top ULFA leader’s aide held in Meghalaya
Tura (Meghalaya), Sep 21 (IANS) A Bangladeshi national said to be a close associate of Dristhi Rajkhowa, one of India’s most wanted rebel leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was arrested on…
Give Pakistan a fitting reply for Uri, says Thackeray
Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi “to give a fitting reply to Pakistan” for the recent terror strike in Uri. Speaking to media persons,…
Cabinet Committee on Security meets after Uri attack
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met here on Wednesday in the wake of the Uri army camp terror attack that left 18 soldiers dead. The meeting was attended by…
Uri attack: India summons Pakistani envoy
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar on Wednesday summoned Pakistani High Commissioner Abdul Basit here following Sunday’s cross-border terror attack on an army base at Uri in Jammu and Kashmir in which…
Defence Minister admits lapses in Uri
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday admitted that “something must have been wrong” because of which the Uri terror attack took place, and added that if required India is capable…
Pakistan imposes airspace restrictions in northern areas
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Amid escalating tension with India after a deadly terror attack, Pakistan on Wednesday imposed “airspace restrictions” and cancelled all flights to northern areas, including parts of Kashmir under its control. “As…
Protests erupt in US after police kills black man
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) Protests erupted in North Carolina state of the US after an African-American police officer shot dead a black man while serving a warrant for a different person in Charlotte city. At…
Israel embassy knife attacker in Turkey shot in leg
Ankara, Sep 21 (IANS) A man with a knife who allegedly tried to enter the Israeli embassy here on Wednesday was shot in the leg by Turkish security officers, media reported. The attacker was heard…
Reliance Defence bags Rs 920-cr contract for 14 fast patrol vehicles
Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Reliance Defence has bagged a Rs 920-crore contract for building 14 fast patrol vessels for the Indian Coast Guard to primarily assist in anti-smuggling and anti-terrorism activities, sources said on Wednesday….
Home Secretary briefs Rajnath on Kashmir
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi on Wednesday briefed Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, according to official sources. Mehrishi, who visited the state on Tuesday, gave…
Bill introduced in US Congress dubbing Pakistan ‘terror sponsor’
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) A bill has been introduced in the US Congress describing Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism, even as members of the US Congress come down heavily on Sunday’s cross-border terror…
One injured in Israel embassy knife attack in Turkey
Ankara, Sep 21 (IANS) At least one person was injured in a gun attack on the Israeli embassy in the Turkish capital city on Wednesday, media reported. Haaretz online quoted the Israel Foreign Ministry as…
US ‘holds Russia responsible’ for aid attack
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) The US has said it holds Russia responsible for a deadly attack on an aid convoy near the Syrian city of Aleppo on Monday. The White House on Tuesday called it…
Protest against police in US after killing of black man
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) Several officers were wounded in the US while trying to disperse a crowd protesting against the police in North Carolina after it fatally shot a black man, authorities said. A large…
Militants should get fair share of hearing: Buddhist monk
By Vishal Gulati Leh, Sep 21 (IANS) Buddhist spiritual leader and active globetrotting environmentalist the Gyalwang Drukpa wants militants to get a fair share of hearing to present their side of the picture. Even as…