Moscow, Jan 17 (IANS) Russia considered it appropriate to invite representatives of the Trump administration to the upcoming intra-Syria talks in the Kazakhstan capital city of Astana on January 23, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the Centre about steps taken following a BSF constable’s allegation that troopers posted along the Line of Control (LoC) are served meagre and…
Riyadh, Jan 17 (IANS) A global coalition against the Islamic State militant group met here in Saudi Arabia to lay stress on defeating the terrorists. The coalition of 14 countries agreed on January 15 and…
Moscow, Jan 17 (IANS) Russia has successfully test launched a silo-based Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile, the Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday. The simulated single-warhead, fired from the Plesetsk launch site on Monday, hit the designated…
Pyongyang, Jan 17 (IANS) North Korea on Tuesday called the US’ new sanctions on seven of its high-ranking officials including the younger sister of leader Kim Jong-un, “the last-ditch efforts” to tarnish Pyongyang’s image. “This…
Bras?lia, Jan 17 (IANS) Brazilian authorities transferred 240 inmates from a penitentiary in the state of Alagoas to another prison within the state amid fears of more deadly riots. The transfer, which occurred after an…
Moscow, Jan 17 (IANS) Washington is “initiating a new arms race” by deploying large-scale troops to Europe, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. The US military build-up in Europe has “a powerful potential for…
Damascus, Jan 17 (IANS) The Islamic State terrorist organisation has taken control of a hospital in the northeastern Syrian city of Deir al-Zour, following an offensive that was launched two days ago against military positions,…
Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 16 (IANS) Richa Singh, wife of army jawan Yagya Pratap Singh, who had alleged exploitation by his superiors, was admitted to hopital as her condition deteriorated on Monday following her hunger…
Panaji, Jan 16 (IANS) TGoa’s North Goa district on Monday extended the ban on entry of Karnataka-based Hindu outfit Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Muthalik for 60 more days with effect from January 17. “If…
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Joseph Votel and Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday pledged to support “inclusive reconciliation” in Afghanistan through an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process….
Bengaluru, Jan 16 (IANS) A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) guard, posted at the city’s international airport, allegedly committed suicide on Monday by shooting himself with his service rifle, said police. “Suresh Gaikwad, 28, shot…
Hyderabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said the partnership between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and industries is transforming India into a global defence manufacturing hub. He said this…
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday said the country’s armed forces would respond with full force if India tried to carry out any surgical strikes inside Pakistan. This comes days…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Indian Army on Monday said Lance Naik Yagya Pratap, who took on to social media to air service-related grievances, was admitted to hospital after showing “aggressive behaviour” and stopping…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Missile frigate INS Betwa, which tipped over while undocking on December 5 last year, is likely to be set upright in another two months as the Indian Navy on Monday…
Mexico City, Jan 16 (IANS) At least five persons were killed and nine injured when a gunman opened fire in the early hours of Monday at the BPM Music Festival in Mexico. Shots were reported…
Damascus, Jan 16 (IANS) Syrian rebel groups have agreed to attend peace talks in Kazakhstan, in what Russia says is a boost to its diplomatic attempts to end the nearly six-year-old civil war. The talks…
Kabul, Jan 16 (IANS) Afghan President Ashraf Ghani told Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa that those who recently launched attacks in Afghanistan “lived, were recruited and operated freely in Pakistan and no action…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Navy chief Sunil Lanba on Monday visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Camp here and reviewed a ‘Guard of Honour’ presented by the cadets in the run-up to Republic Day….