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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IANS) West Bengal Director General of Police Surajit Kar Purkaystha on Monday warned of “strict action” against those spreading rumours to cause unrest in the state. “Some people are spreading rumours about…
Islamabad, Jan 23 (IANS) Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday directed the officers and soldiers to keep themselves prepared for all types of threats, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. “I am…
Riyadh, Jan 23 (IANS) At least 69 Pakistani are being held in Saudi Arabia for their alleged involvement in terror-related offences, local media reported on Monday. The most recent arrest came on Saturday when Saudi…