ICJ order big blow to Pakistan: Antony
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Former Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Thursday said the ICJ order to Islamabad not to execute alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav is a “big blow to Pakistan”. “It is a…
Security
Two injured in Srinagar grenade attack
Srinagar, May 18 (IANS) A civilian and a policeman were injured when militants hurled a grenade at a police station here on Thursday. The incident took place at the Old City’s Safa Kadal police station….
INA cadet’s death in Kerala under scrutiny
Kannur (Kerala) May 18 (IANS) The death of a 26-year-old cadet at the Indian Naval Academy in Kerala’s Ezhimala near here has caused raised eyebrows, with the family alleging “foul play”. The INA in a…
49 killed in Syria clashes
Damascus, May 18 (IANS) At least 49 people were killed during clashes between Syrian forces and militants from the Islamic State terror group in Aleppo province, a British war monitor reported on Thursday. The Syrian…
Army commander visits forward areas in Uttarakhand
Dehradun, May 18 (IANS) Lt. General B.S. Negi, Commander of the Central Command of the Indian Army, visited the forward areas of Uttarakhand on Wednesday and Thursday. Lt Gen Negi was received by the Formation…
EU fines Facebook over misleading WhatsApp data
Brussels, May 18 (IANS) The European Union (EU) on Thursday announced it will fine Facebook 110 million euros ($122 million) for providing incorrect or misleading information in connection with the 2014 purchase of mobile messaging…
Ex-FBI director to lead Russia probe
Washington, May 18 (IANS) The Justice Department has appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to oversee the federal probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, the media reported. Deputy Attorney General…
Navy’s disaster relief exercise begins in Karnataka
Bengaluru, May 18 (IANS) The Indian Navy’s three-day annual joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise began on Thursday in Karnataka’s Karwar city. This year’s edition, code-named ‘Karavali Karunya’ which means assistance to the…
Pakistan executes 4 terrorists
Rawalpindi, May 18 (IANS) Pakistan has executed four terrorists convicted by military courts at an unspecified jail in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan armys media wing said on Thursday. The executed terrorists were involved in killing innocent civilians,…
Chinese naval fleet calls at Myanmar port
Yangon, May 18 (IANS) A Chinese naval fleet comprising three warships called at a port in Myanmar’s Yangon city on Thursday, officials said. On its voyage from Malaysia’s Penang, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA)…
Pakistani embassy staff held by Afghan intelligence
Islamabad, May 18 (IANS) Two staffers at the Pakistan embassy in Kabul were detained by the Afghan intelligence and freed after some three hours, dealing another blow to Kabul-Islamabad ties. Hassan Khanzada and Syed Munir…
China warns of new ransomware-like virus UIWIX
Beijing, May 18 (IANS) Chinese authorities warned computer users of the risk of a new cyber attack by a virus similar to WannaCry ransomware that has affected over 150 countries since it was detected last…
First M777 ultra light artillery gun to reach India this weekend
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) After three decades, the Indian Army is all set to receive its first heavy ordnance as the first two guns out of the 145 M777 ultra light artillery guns it…
67 IPS officials transferred in UP
Lucknow, May 17 (IANS) In its sixth reshuffle of police officials since the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government came to power in the Uttar Pradesh in March, 67 IPS officials were transferred on Wednesday. Additional Director…
Defence Minister, Army chief review security in J&K
Srinagar, May 17 (IANS) Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, who arrived here on Wednesday, reviewed the overall security situation in the Kashmir Valley and asked the Army to maintain vigil along the LoC and also ensure…
21 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh
Jagdalpur, May 17 (IANS) A total of 21 Maoists surrendered to police here on Wednesday, officials said. Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range Vivekanand Sinha said that out of them, 14 were from Darbha Division’s…
Cabinet approves anti-terrorism MoU with Australia
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval to an MoU signed with Australia on cooperation in combating international terrorism and transnational…
DAC to meet again on Strategic Partnership model
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the top decision making body on defence procurement, is expected to meet again this week to hold further discussions on the Strategic Partnership model for…
Indian Navy foils piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Indian Navy ship Sharda, deployed for anti-piracy operations in Gulf of Aden, came to the rescue of Liberian merchant vessel Lord Mountbatten facing a pirate attack, officials said on Wednesday….
6 killed in IS attack on Afghan TV station
Kabul, May 17 (IANS) Five Islamic State militants attacked the state-run national TV building in Afghanistan’s eastern city of Jalalabad on Wednesday, leaving six persons including four attackers dead. The audacious attack on Radio Television…