Category: Security

Government launches operation to evacuate Indians from South Sudan

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh will lead Operation Sankat Mochan to evacuate…

9 years ago

Kashmir calm but tense as curfew, shutdown continue

By Sarwar Kashani Srinagar, July 13 (IANS) The restive Kashmir Valley, battling the deadliest spell of violence in years, appeared…

9 years ago

Zakir Naik finally gets venue for media meet

Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Controversial Mumbai-based televangelist and Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who addresses audiences around the world, has finally…

9 years ago

Geelani, Mirwaiz arrested, released

Srinagar, July 13 (IANS) Separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq were on Wednesday arrested when they…

9 years ago

V.K. Singh to lead evacuation of Indians from South Sudan

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Two IAF C-17 Globemasters will take off for Juba in South Sudan on Thursday to…

9 years ago

S Korea to deploy THAAD despite neighbours’ opposition

Seoul, July 13 (IANS) South Korea's defence ministry on Wednesday said it will deploy THAAD -- the US missile defence…

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Post Brexit, EU committed to partnership with India

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Despite the exit of Britain, the European Union remains committed to its partnership with India,…

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‘Peace Schools’ under scan after ban on Naik’s TV

Dhaka, July 13 (IANS) Schools in Bangladesh bearing the name "Peace" came under government scanner on Wednesday following the ban…

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Six militants killed in Pakistan

Islamabad, July 13 (IANS) At least six militants were killed in a clash with the police in Punjab province of…

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Mehbooba again appeals for calm in Kashmir

Srinagar, July 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday appealed for calm in the Kashmir Valley…

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Local Muslims rescue pilgrims injured in Kashmir road accident

Srinagar, July 13 (IANS) Defying curfew restrictions on Wednesday, local Muslims risked their lives to rescue the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims…

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Mufti pays tribute at martyrs’ graveyard, appeals for calm

Srinagar, July 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday morning paid tributes to the martyrs of…

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Obama calls on Americans to ‘have open hearts’

Washington, July 13 (IANS) US President Barack Obama on Tuesday called on protesters, police and the public to open their…

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Paris attacks victims to file charges against government

Paris, July 13 (IANS) The victims of the Paris attacks last year, intended to file charges against the French government,…

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US Capitol on lockdown after report of possible active shooter

Washington, July 13 (IANS) The US Capitol complex was briefly placed on lockdown on Tuesday after reports of a possible…

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Sea lanes of communication in South China Sea critical for peace: India

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) India said on Tuesday that sea lanes of communication passing through the South China Sea…

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Malabar exercise focused on Indo-Asia Pacific region: US official

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) With Japan now a permanent member of the annual Malabar exercise that also involves India…

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Marine Commandos get a new base at Visakhapatnam

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Indian Navy Chief, Admiral Sunil Lanba on Tuesday commissioned the Marine Commandos Unit as 'INS…

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BSF seizes two Pakistani fishing boats

Bhuj (Gujarat), July 12 (IANS) The Border Security Force on Tuesday seized two Pakistani fishing boats from Harami Nala near…

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Kashmir calmer as Modi, Mehbooba appeal for peace

By Sarwar Kashani Srinagar, July 12 (IANS) Barring stray protests in rural areas where security forces shot dead a civilian,…

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