US kills ‘Bin Laden ally’ in Syria
Washington, Feb 9 (IANS) US forces killed 11 Al Qaeda operatives, including a longtime ally of Osama bin Laden, in two airstrikes last week in Syria, the Defense Department has said. Abu Hani al-Masri was…
Security
‘N. Korea could own 45 nuclear arms by 2020’
Seoul, Feb 9 (IANS) North Korea could own up to 45 nuclear arms by 2020 owing to an anticipated rise in its reserves of plutonium and enriched uranium and its growing pace of arms development,…
Fingerprints to be collected upon entry to China
Beijing, Feb 9 (IANS) Foreign nationals will have to submit to fingerprinting when they enter China, the Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday. During this year, exit-entry departments across the country will begin to…
Russian navy ship in Pakistan
Islamabad, Feb 9 (IANS) A Russian anti-submarine ship arrived in Pakistan for the Aman 2017 international naval exercises, the media reported on Thursday. The ship, which set off from Oman’s Salalah port, will take part…
India, US agree to sustain defence partnership
Washington, Feb 9 (IANS) India and the US agreed to maintain the pace and momentum of their partnership, particularly their defence ties, after Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis spoke on the phone with his Indian…
Kashmir observes Afzal Guru’s death anniversary
Srinagar, Feb 9 (IANS) Heavy deployment of security forces was made here on Thursday as Kashmir observed the fourth death anniversary of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, a police official said. Markets, public transport, coaching…
Myanmar to probe allegations in human rights report
Nay Pyti Taw, Feb 9 (IANS) Myanmar authorities will investigate allegations made in a recent human rights report on the Rohingya Muslims based in Rakhine state, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. The Office of…
Resistance forces take full control of Yemeni city
Sanaa, Feb 8 (IANS/WAM) The Yemeni popular resistance forces backed by the Saudi-led Arab coalition on Wednesday took full control of the liberated city of Al Mokha while scores of Houthi militias were killed or…
Boeing announces setting up of Boeing Defence India
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Global defence and aviation major Boeing on Wednesday announced setting up of Boeing Defence India (BDI), a local business entity, to support the company’s future growth in the country, said…
Full-body truck scanners being procured, says minister
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The government is in the process of procuring five full-body truck scanners (FBTS) to deploy at international borders with Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren…
Naval reconnaissance aircraft test-fires anti-ship missile
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Indian Navy’s maritime patrol aircraft Ilyushin 38 Sea Dragon (IL 38 SD) on Wednesday carried out a successful anti-ship missile firing on a target ship in the Arabian Sea….
Countries, agencies need synergy to fight terror: Rathore
Gurugram, Feb 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday asked the security agencies in India and abroad to coordinate to combat terrorism. “Terrorism is a global threat…
Prevent unauthorised access to n-material, technology: India
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India on Wednesday called upon the international community to clamp down on terrorism and prevent unauthorised access to nuclear material and technology. Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar on Wednesday “while noting…
India’s ceasefire violations pose ‘potential threat’: Pakistan Army
Islamabad, Feb 8 (IANS) The Pakistan Army on Wednesday termed “continued” ceasefire violations from the Indian side as potential threat to the regional stability. The stance came a day after a civilian died from his…
J&K reports 27 internet shutdowns since 2012
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir has experienced 27 incidents of internet shutdown since 2012, the highest for any Indian state, with nine such instances reported in 2016 only, data released by legal…
Decline in piracy in South Asian seas
Panaji, Feb 8 (IANS) 2016 saw a significant decline in incidents of piracy and armed robbery in the South Asian seas, as compared to 2015, Goa Governor Mridula Sinha said on Wednesday. The Governor was…
Trump makes false claim of US ‘murder rates highest’
Washington, Feb 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump got his facts wrong again, this time in a meeting with a group of sheriffs officers where he repeated a falsehood about the murder rate in America,…
Pakistan summons Indian envoy over ceasefire violations
Islamabad, Feb 8 (IANS) Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner here to protest Indian security forces “unprovoked ceasefire violation” along the Line of Control (LoC). “The Director General (SA & SAARC), Mohammad…
N-terrorism a global threat, needs global response: India
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Describing nuclear terrorism as a global threat, India on Wednesday called for a comprehensive global response to counter it. Inaugurating a three-day meeting of the Implementation and Assessment Group of…
Restrictions after clashes between NC, BJP
Jammu, Feb 8 (IANS) Authorities imposed restrictions and shut educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kalakote town on Wednesday following clashes between National Conference and BJP activists. Prohibitory orders will remain in force in the…