London, March 20 (IANS) UK-based retail chain Marks and Spencer on Monday became the latest firm to pull its online advertising from Google platforms over fears it is appearing next to extremist content. It follows…
Agartala, March 20 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) has ordered a court of inquiry into the killing of three tribals in firing by its troopers in Tripura last week, officials said here on Monday….
Damascus, March 20 (IANS) At least 47 people were killed in fierce clashes between Syrian security forces and militants in capital Damascus, a war monitor reported on Monday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR)…
Pyongyang, March 20 (IANS) North Korea on Monday denounced the “anti-terror war” by the US as an excuse to intervene in the sovereignty of other countries. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the “anti-terrorism…
Toronto, March 20 (IANS) In the face of a travel ban issued by US President Donald Trump, academics must strengthen, rather than sever, ties to the country, an expert has suggested. Earlier this month, Trump…
Tokyo, March 20 (IANS) Japan and Russia on Monday resumed security talks after a gap of three years with special focus on North Korea, officials said. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergey…
Islamabad, March 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday ordered to reopen the Pakistan-Afghanistan border with immediate effect. The Prime Minister said that the decision was taken as a goodwill gesture as the countries…
Paris, March 20 (IANS) Blood tests have revealed that a gunman who attacked soldiers at Orly airport in the French capital here on Saturday had consumed drugs and alcohol, a media report said on Monday….
Damascus, March 20 (IANS) Clashes broke out here in the Syrian capital after rebel groups launched a surprise attack on regime forces on the eastern outskirts here, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said….
Mosul, March 20 (IANS) Iraqi government forces battling the Islamic State retook control of more areas in the old city centre of western Mosul, while an international airstrike on the IS positions killed six leaders…
Washington, March 20 (IANS) Three US soldiers were wounded after an Afghan soldier opened fire at them inside an Afghanistan base, the NATO-led Resolute Support said on Sunday. According to local media report, the Afghan…
Chandigarh, March 19 (IANS) At least 18 Haryana Police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and women police officials, were injured on Sunday in Fatehabad district of Haryana when Delhi-bound Jat community protesters…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Army has rescued 127 tourists stranded at the Sela Pass near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, official sources said on Sunday. “Troops of Blazing Sword Division rescued 127 tourists from…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Sunday said traffic restriction here have been scaled down after the Haryana Jat leaders decided to postpone their protest in the national capital but security arrangements…
Kathmandu, March 19 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat is slated to visit Nepal at the invitation of the Himalayan nation’s government. During his visit from March 28 to 31, the Indian Army chief…
Seoul, March 19 (IANS) North Korea on Sunday accused the US of maintaining a policy of aggression against it, a local media report said. In the report, the Rodong Sinmun, the official daily of North…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) The Secret Service detained a man who drove up to a White House checkpoint and claimed to have a bomb in his vehicle, security officials told CNN. There was no confirmation…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) A car drove up to a White House checkpoint late Saturday night and the driver claimed to have a bomb in his vehicle, security officials told CNN. There was no confirmation…
Jammu, March 19 (IANS) The Pakistan Army on Sunday resorted to unprovoked shelling and firing on Indian positions on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri and Poonch districts, authorities said. Defence…
Paris, March 19 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande reaffirmed on Saturday the state’s determination to “fight terrorism, defend the security of our compatriots and to ensure the protection of the territory” after a man was…