Category: Security

27 killed in Ankara explosion

Ankara, March 14 (IANS) An explosion hit Turkey’s capital Ankara on Sunday killing at least 27 people and injuring 75…

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Two UN peacekeepers shot dead by colleague in Mali

Bamako (Mali), March 13 (IANS) Two UN peacekeepers were shot dead and another injured by their Chadian colleague, the UN…

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‘Ghost Regiment’ marks diamond jubilee with vintage machines

Amritsar, March 13 (IANS) The 63 Cavalry, which earned the epithet of 'Ghost Regiment' from the enemy, celebrated its diamond…

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BSF-BGB joint exercise may become regular affair: Officials

Junction (India-Bangladesh border), March 13 (IANS) Aimed at creating deterrence against cross-border smuggling and to enhance coordination between the two…

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Syria army approaches ancient city of Palmyra

Damascus, March 13 (IANS) Syrian troops were reported approaching the ancient city of Palmyra which has been captured by the…

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Kenya mulls law on prisoner swap with foreign states

Nairobi, March 13 (IANS) Kenya is drafting a bill that will allow nationals serving jail terms in foreign countries to…

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China orders breakthrough in military theory

Beijing, March 13 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday ordered framing of a "military theory that is up-to-date, pioneering…

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Two Australian reporters arrested in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, March 13 (IANS) Two Australian reporters were arrested in Malaysia for crossing the security line during an event…

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Myanmar army releases 46 child soldiers from its ranks

Nay Pyi Taw, March 13 (IANS) The Myanmarese army has released 46 child soldiers from its ranks, while taking action…

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57 more Maoist supporters surrender in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, March 13 (IANS) As many as 57 Maoist supporters, including 25 women, surrendered before Odisha Police on Sunday, taking…

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24 IS militants killed in Afghanistan

Kabul, March 13 (IANS) At least 24 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in military operations in eastern Nangarhar province…

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23 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka

Colombo, March 13 (IANS) At least 23 Indian fishermen were arrested in Sri Lanka for poaching in the country's waters,…

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China to build international maritime judicial centre

Beijing, March 13 (IANS) A report by the Supreme People's Court (SPC) on Sunday said the country will set up…

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Syrian rebels shoot down warplane near Hama

Damascus, March 13 (IANS) Syrian armed militant groups shot down a Syrian war jet in the countryside of the central…

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Iraqi forces repel IS attack near Saudi border

Baghdad, March 13 (IANS) Iraqi border guards on Saturday repelled an attack by Islamic State (IS) militants on an outpost…

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Pro-government forces, Al Qaeda clash in Yemen

Aden, March 13 (IANS) Fierce clashes erupted between pro-government forces and Al Qaeda members in Yemen's temporary capital Aden on…

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Coast Guard adds new ship to fleet in Gujarat

Porbandar (Gujarat), March 12 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard on Saturday added a new ship to its fleet here to…

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Iran to counter any threat to shrines in Iraq

Tehran, March 12 (IANS) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reiterated on Saturday that his country will counter any threat to the…

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Iraqi forces kill 44 IS militants

Baghdad, March 12 (IANS) At least 44 Islamic State militants were killed on Saturday in air strikes and clashes with…

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Navy’s sixth indigenous LCU launched in Kolkata

Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) The sixth in the series of eight indigenous Landing Craft Utility (LCU) designed and being built…

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