Category: Security

69 Pakistanis in detention of Saudi Arabia for terrorism

Riyadh, Jan 23 (IANS) At least 69 Pakistani are being held in Saudi Arabia for their alleged involvement in terror-related…

9 years ago

China tightens Great Firewall; cracks down on illegal VPN

Beijing, Jan 23 (IANS) China has launched a 14-month nationwide campaign to crack down on unauthorised internet connections, including virtual…

9 years ago

Armed opposition, Assad government attend Syria talks in Astana

Astana, Jan 23 (IANS) Negotiations between the Syrian government and opposition groups, which include Jaysh al-Islam, a major armed group,…

9 years ago

Fighting terror in Afghanistan challenge for Trump

Kabul, Jan 23 (IANS) Afghanistan remains one of the main challenges for the Trump administration with analysts suggesting that the…

9 years ago

India-UAE ties set to get further boost

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) With Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh…

9 years ago

Peace talks between Syrian government, rebel factions begin

Astana, Jan 23 (IANS) Peace talks between the Syrian government and armed rebel forces began on Monday in the Kazakh…

9 years ago

Hacked NYT tweet claims Russia will attack US with missiles

New York, Jan 23 (IANS) After apparently being hacked, a Twitter account belonging to the New York Times reported that…

9 years ago

US National Security Advisor’s Russia links probed: Report

Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) US counterintelligence agents have investigated National Security Advisor Michael Flynns communications with Russian officials, a media…

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Republic Day rehearsal causes traffic jams

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The final rehearsal of the Republic Day parade on Monday caused massive traffic jams, with…

9 years ago

Security beefed up in northeastern states ahead of Republic Day

Imphal, Jan 23 (IANS) Security has been tightened in all the eight northeastern states for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations…

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Rights group calls for protection of migrants in US

Mexico City, Jan 23 (IANS) A human rights group has called on various international organisations, including the UN, to ensure…

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Bombing of ancient sites in Palmyra ‘war crime’: Syria

Damascus, Jan 23 (IANS) The bombing of the historic heritage in the ancient oasis city of Palmyra by the Islamic…

9 years ago

‘Trump may be persuaded to back the Iran deal’

By Vikas Datta Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, who has virulently called the nuclear agreement with Iran…

9 years ago

Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Middle East peace

Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have discussed the "threats" posed by…

9 years ago

Police starts evicting protesters from Marina Beach

Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) Nearly after a week watching on the sidelines the Jallikattu protest on the Marina Beach, the…

9 years ago

More settler homes approved in Jerusalem, Palestine fumes

Jerusalem, Jan 22 (IANS) The Israeli authorities on Sunday approved the construction of 560 new housing units in settlement neighbourhoods…

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Two security men, two militants killed in Assam ambush

Tinsukia (Assam), Jan 22 (IANS) Two soldiers of the Assam Rifles were killed and two others injured on Sunday when…

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Afghan spy agency busts three terror cells

Kabul, Jan 22 (IANS) The Afghan security service on Sunday claimed to have busted three terrorist cells in the southern…

9 years ago

Time to revamp railways infrastructure, say experts

By Saurabh Katkurwar New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Frequent train accidents in the past few months have once again brought…

9 years ago

Facial recognition, fingerprints to replace passports at Australian airports

Canberra, Jan 22 (IANS) Australia on Sunday announced an overhaul of security at all its international airports, with technology set…

9 years ago



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