Srinagar, Jan 15 (IANS) A gun battle erupted between security forces and militants on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Police said that as soon as the security forces cordoned off Awoora near Pahalgam…
Islamabad, Jan 15 (IANS) China on Sunday handed over two ships to the Pakistan Navy to ensure joint security along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) sea route. Pakistan Navy Vice Admiral Arifullah Hussain received the…
Kuwait City, Jan 15 (IANS) A bomb threat on Sunday forced a Germany-bound passenger flight from Oman to land in Kuwait. At least 299 passengers were evacuated as the Eurowings flight, from Salalah to Cologne,…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday greeted soldiers on the Army Day and remembered those who made the “supreme sacrifice” in the line of duty. “Greetings and felicitations to all officers,…
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) A mosque was badly burnt outside Seattle city and the police arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with the incident, saying that the fire was intentionally set, CNN reported. The incident…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Warning Pakistan but without naming it, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on Sunday that India desired peace but will give a befitting reply if peace was disrupted. Speaking at…
Paris, Jan 15 (IANS) Delegates from over 70 nations gathered in Paris on Sunday for major international conference in a bid to kick-start the stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestine. Palestinians have welcomed…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday told soldiers not to air their grievances through social media. Addressing the Army Day function, he said: “A few colleagues are using social…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday said India will display its power if peace on the border was disrupted. Speaking on the occasion of Army Day, he also called…
Brasilia, Jan 15 (IANS) At least 10 prisoners were killed in Brazil’s fifth prison riot this year, the media reported on Sunday. Police and military forces were deployed at the Alcacuz prison as a riot…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the soldiers on the Army Day and commended the Indian Army’s service to the nation. “Greetings to all soldiers, veterans and their families…
Beijing, Jan 15 (IANS) China and Vietnam issued a joint communique, pledging to manage maritime differences and safeguard the peace and stability of the South China Sea. According to the communique issued on Saturday, China…
Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 14 (IANS) Richa Singh, wife of Army jawan Yagya Pratap Singh, who had alleged exploitation by his superiors, sat on hunger strike here on Saturday, demanding justice for her husband. Richa…
Jammu, Jan 14 (IANS) A militant was killed on Saturday on the Indian side of the International Border in Jammu region when Border Security Force troopers foiled an infiltration bid. Police said the troopers at…
Imphal, Jan 14 (IANS) Manipur’s apex body of Naga civil society organisations, the United Naga Council (UNC), on Saturday opposed the fencing work between India and Myanmar and appealed to Nagas to jointly oppose it….
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre on Saturday said that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government was committed to the welfare of ex-servicemen but “some elements” were trying to…
Lucknow, Jan 14 (IANS) Ahead of its Army Day, celebrating the accession of the first Indian army chief, the Indian Army observed the first ‘Armed Forces Veteran’s Day’ here on Saturday. The commemoration started with…
Islamabad, Jan 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s former Army Chief retired General Raheel Sharif has been invited to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where he will speak on the subject of…
Sagar Island (West Bengal), Jan 14 (IANS) Ove 1.5 million pilgrims from across India and abroad braved the icy cold water and chilly winds to took a holy dip in the river Ganga on Saturday…
Baghdad, Jan 14 (IANS) Iraqi counter-terrorism forces on Saturday liberated the campus of the University of Mosul and drove out Islamic State militants, according to military sources. Major General Fadhil al-Barwari, commander of an Iraqi…