China asks US to be cautious on South China Sea
Beijing, Jan 24 (IANS) China on Tuesday asked the US to watch its words and actions on the disputed South China Sea after Washington said it won’t allow Beijing to take over the energy-rich waters….
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Zardari urges Trump to appoint South Asia envoy
Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) Former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has urged newly-inaugurated US President Donald Trump to appoint an envoy for South Asia as soon as possible and seize an opportunity missed by the…
India conducts second successful test of Guided Pinaka Rocket
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) India on Tuesday conducted the second successful test of the Guided Pinaka rocket from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) launch pad at Chandipur in Odisha. The Defence Research and Development…
Militants ambush convoy along Manipur-Assam highway
Imphal, Jan 24 (IANS) Suspected armed militants on Tuesday ambushed a convoy of trucks and oil tankers along a national highway that connects Assam with the Manipur capital, a police officer said. There were no…
S. Korea, US forces conduct joint pilot-rescue drill
Seoul, Jan 24 (IANS) The air forces of South Korea and the US are conducting a two-week joint military drill to hone their skills on rescuing downed pilots in enemy territory, the military said on…
Japan launches defence communications satellite
Tokyo, Jan 24 (IANS) Japan on Tuesday launched a new communications satellite designed to promote the sharing of military information. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. launched the X-band Kirameki-2…
Army kills terrorist after infiltration bid
Jammu, Jan 24 (IANS) A terrorist was killed on Tuesday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district as the army foiled an attempt by militants to sneak in from Pakistan….
Japan to launch defence communications satellite
Tokyo, Jan 24 (IANS) Japan’s Defence Ministry said it will launch a new communications satellite on Tuesday designed to promote the sharing of military information. Ministry officials are planning to carry out the launch with…
Gunfight erupts in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 24 (IANS) A gunfight erupted between security forces and militants on Tuesday in north Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. As soon as the security forces cordoned off Hadoora village following information about the presence of…
US Senate confirms Mike Pompeo to head CIA
Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) The US Senate has confirmed Kansas Congressman Mike Pompeo as director of the CIA, replacing John Brennan, a media report said on Tuesday. Pompeo was tapped by President Donald Trump (before…
Trump open to conducting joint strikes on IS with Russia: White House
Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) The White House said on Monday that US President Donald Trump is open to conducting joint strikes with Russia on Islamic State (IS) terrorists. “I think if there’s a way that…
Governments snooping on you on internet, phones, warns Wikileaks, Snowden journalist
By Vikas Datta Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) Internet and mobile phones, smart and otherwise, may have made communications and information access to information instant but also left users vulnerable to surveillance from state agencies, warns…
SC orders probe against Ranjit Sinha for abuse of authority
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday directed CBI Director-designate Alok Verma to probe allegations of “prima facie abuse of authority” by the agency’s former Director Ranjit Sinha. Sinha is alleged to…
Iraqi PM orders probe into abuses by troops in Mosul
Baghdad, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Monday ordered an investigation into allegations of violations of human rights reportedly committed by government troops and allied paramilitary units in the offensive to recapture Mosul…
Russia bombs IS targets in Syria amid Astana talks
Moscow, Jan 23 (IANS) Six Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bombers have successfully destroyed the Islamic State targets in Syria as intra-Syrian talks are underway in Kazakh capital Astana, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Monday. The…
Social activist Bela Bhatia threatened, asked to leave Bastar
Bastar (Chhattisgarh), Jan 23 (IANS) Prominent social activist Bela Bhatia on Monday alleged that she was threatened by local “goons” and asked to leave the place within 24 hours or face “consequences”. According to Bhatia,…
Scindia accuses BJP of insulting soldiers
Panaji, Jan 23 (IANS) Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday accused the central government of insulting the country’s soldiers. Scindia also claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was trying to interfere with the autonomous institutions…
Morocco to set up field hospital in South Sudan
Rabat (Morocco), Jan 23 (IANS) The Kingdom of Morocco on Friday announced to establish a multi-specialty field hospital in Juba, the capital of the conflict-ridden east-central African nation, South Sudan. Moroccan King Mohammed VI, who…
Militant hideout busted in Kashmir
Jammu, Jan 23 (IANS) Security forces on Monday busted a militant hideout in a natural cave in Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir and seized arms and ammunition. The Army said a joint operation with…
Army chief visits Srinagar, Siachen
Srinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Monday visited Siachen, Leh and Srinagar and interacted with troops. A Defence Ministry statement said Gen Rawat was accompanied by Northern Army Commander, Lt….