Man killed as fresh clashes rock Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was killed in a clash with security forces on Saturday in Kashmir as fresh stone-pelting protests erupted in the valley that remained shut for the 64th day. Police…
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Indian security challenges go beyond conventional borders: Pranab
Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee said on Saturday that India’s security challenges go beyond the conventional borders and conventional threats. He also said that the 21st century was witnessing chaos and asymmetric warfare…
Defence Ministry seeking details of Embraer aircraft deal
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Saturday said that it was seeking information from the manufacturers of the Embraer aircraft over alleged payment of bribes in a three-aircraft deal struck in…
Andhra shutdown over special status hit normal life
Vijayawada , Sep 10 (IANS) The day-long Andhra Pradesh shutdown called by the opposition parties on Saturday to protest denial of special category status to the state hit the normal life and led to large-scale…
Radiation levels normal after N Korea’s n-test: China
Beijing, Sep 10 (IANS) China said radiation levels in the country were normal and neither the environment nor the health of its citizens was affected so far by the fifth nuclear test conducted by North…
US committed to India’s NSG membership
Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) After Beijing thwarted New Delhi’s bid for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the US has reiterated that it ias committed to India’s membership as it is ready for it….
Kashmir remains shut for 64th day
Srinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) Kashmir remained shut gor the 64th consecutive day on saturday with authorities deploying security personnel in Srinagar and other places in the Valley to maintain law and order. Clashes, however, broke…
Government prohibits use of Samsung Galaxy Note7 on board aircraft
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) India’s civil aviation regulator on Friday prohibited the use of Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone on board aircraft. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the guidelines on the…
Delhi Police launches five all-women PCR vans
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) In a first of its kind initiative, Delhi Police on Friday launched five all-women Police Control Room (PCR) vans to handle “all kinds of distress calls”. Three women personnel will…
Indian Army’s Dare Devils set two world records
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The existing world record for ‘longest continuous ride standing on the seat of a motor cycle’ was broken by Captain Manpreet Singh of Indian Army on Friday at Signal Training…
US House adopts ‘Sue the Saudis’for 9/11 bill
Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) The US House of Representatives on Friday passed a bill allowing Americans to sue Saudi Arabia over 9/11, days before the attacks 15th anniversary. The measure passed without opposition, but the…
Pyongyang’s n-test adversely impacts peace, says India
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) India on Friday condemned the nuclear test carried out by North Korea and urged Pyongyang to refrain from actions which “adversely impact peace and stability in the region”. “India deplores…
World powers term Pyongyang’s n-tests ‘grave threat to peace’
Pyongyang, Sep 9 (IANS) North Korea on Friday said it “successfully” conducted a nuclear test, its fifth and the “most powerful” so far, evoking strong condemnation from the global powers including US, China and Russia….
Kerry, Lavrov hold Syria talks in Geneva
Geneva, Sep 9 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov kicked off the talks on Syria at the United Nation’s headquarters here on Friday, authorities said. The discussion follows…
Army chief reviews security situation in Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 9 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on Friday reviewed the security situation on the border with Pakistan and the hinterland in the Kashmir Valley. A defence statement issued here said…
Clashes in Kashmir, army to be deployed in valley
Srinagar, Sep 9 (IANS) Dozens of civilians were injured in clashes with security forces in continuing protests in the Kashmir Valley on Friday as the army was set to be deployed in the restive southern…
Presidential colours for DSSC Wellington
Wellington (Tamil Nadu), Sep 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday presented the Presidential Colours to the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) here. Speaking on the occasion, the President said the award of Presidential Colours…
Russia, US demand North Korea to respect UN resolutions
Geneva, Sep 9 (IANS) Major global powers on Friday expressed concern at North Korea’s testing a nuclear device in contravention of UN sanctions and while the US and Russia demanded that Pyongyang respect UN Security…
Coast Guard should lead Swachh Sagar Campaign: Rajnath
Panaji, Sep 9 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said he wants the Indian Coast Guard to extend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Mission to the seas. Speaking during a commissioning ceremony…
Precautions being taken on every leaked Scorpene item, says Parrikar
Panaji, Sep 9 (IANS) Precautionary measures are being taken vis-a-vis information about the making of the Scorpene submarines which is said to have been leaked by an Australian newspaper last month, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar…