BSF only force that allows smartphone use: DG
Shillong, July 14 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) is the only security force in India that allows its troopers to use their smartphones to keep in touch with their families, a top official said…
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Israel bombs Hamas positions in Gaza
Jerusalem, July 14 (IANS) The Israeli army said on Saturday that it has bombed Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip, including two tunnels, in response to the launch of 31 projectiles. From Friday night till…
Soldier injured in Pakistan firing on LoC
Jammu, July 14 (IANS) An Indian Army soldier has been injured in sniper fire from Pakistan side on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu district, Defence Ministry sources said. The soldier was injured in…
LCA Tejas introduced because of my efforts: Parrikar
Panaji, July 14 (IANS) The Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) of the Indian Air Force has been introduced because of his efforts when he was Defence Minister, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Saturday,…
Turkey to lift state of emergency next week
Ankara, July 14 (IANS) Turkey’s two-year-long state of emergency is expected to be lifted on July 18, presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin has said. “As for now, it is foreseen that emergency rule could be brought…
Microsoft calls to regulate face recognition technology
New York, July 14 (IANS) At a time when facial recognition technology is fast becoming a part of our lives, Microsoft has become the first tech giant to initiate a call for regulations to limit…
China spying on military exercises: Pentagon
Beijing, July 14 (IANS) The Pentagon has said that a Chinese spy ship is currently spying on a major US-led military exercise off the coast of Hawaii, the same exercise it was disinvited due to…
UN Security Council imposes arms embargo on South Sudan
United Nations, July 14 (IANS) The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution on Friday to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan. The measure, drafted by the US, was approved in a tight vote,…
Use of pump-action guns has emboldened Bangladeshi smugglers: BSF chief
Shillong, July 14 (IANS) Bangladeshi smugglers have become bolder after the Indian border guards started using pump-action guns instead of regular INSAS rifle along the border, Director General of Border Security Force K.K. Sharma said…
Nawaz Sharif lodged in Adiala Jail, daughter shifted to guest house
Islamabad, July 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s former Prime Minister who was arrested late on Friday has been shifted to Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, while his daughter Maryam Nawaz was sent to Seihala Rest House, declared as…
128 killed in Pakistan poll meeting, IS stakes claim
Islamabad, July 13 (IANS) At least 128 people, including Balochistan Awami Party leader Siraj Raisani, were killed and nearly 200 others injured in a suicide attack in Balochistan on Friday. It was the third such…
Centre positive on setting up defence incubator in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, July 13 (IANS) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has responded positively to setting up a defence incubator in Hyderabad. Responding to a request from Telangana government, she agreed to consider setting up the defence incubator…
85 killed in Pakistan blast, targeted at political rally
Islamabad, July 13 (IANS) At least 85 people, including a political leader, were killed in a horrific suicide bombing targeted at a rally in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Friday. It was the third such attack…
Israeli balloons to keep watch on 141st Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, July 13 (IANS) The traditional 141st Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath will be taken out in Ahmedabad in all festive colour and religious fervor on Saturday amid massive security cover with the first time…
CRPF trooper missing after he is refused leave
Srinagar, July 13 (IANS) A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper went missing from Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after his leave was refused by his seniors. Police sources identified him as…
S-400 missile deal with Russia ‘almost’ ready despite US sanctions
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that India would go head with the proposed purchase of five Russian-made S-400 Triumf advanced air defense systems despite US sanctions against Moscow…
Rajasthan police’s dress code for police exam
Jaipur, July 13 (IANS) For around 15 lakh candidates appearing for the police constable recruitment exam on July 14-15 for 13,142 posts, there are new dos and dont’s: they will have to take the test…
UN Kashmir report written from ‘comfort zones’ ignores Army’s human face: India
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) India on Friday rubbished as “baseless” the UN report written from “comfort zones” on alleged rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir. Reacting to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres backing the call…
India-US 2+2 strategic dialogue in September: Nirmala
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The first 2+2 India-US strategic dialogue, deferred at the last minute last month, will now take place in the first week of September, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday,…
Won’t gang up against China in Indo-Pacific: India
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, July 13 (IANS) India on Friday told China that it is for free and open Indo-Pacific region and does not believe in ganging up against Beijing in the area as the…