Lemoa: FAQs on India-US military logistics pact
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) India and the US have inked an agreement that sets a framework for the armed forces of the two countries to share their logistics like refuelling, repairing and supplies in…
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Pakistan should stop harbouring terrorists: Sushma Swaraj
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Pakistan should stop providing safe haven to terrorists and terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and the ‘D-Company’, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday at the conclusion of…
Scorpene leak: Court orders newspaper to stop publishing, hand over documents
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) French company DCNS has obtained a Australian court order restricting newspaper ‘The Australian’ from further publishing leaked documents on India’s Scorpene submarine project, and hand over all company material. A…
Turkey accused of expanding occupation inside Syria
Ankara, Aug 30 (IANS) Turkey has been accused of “expanding its occupation” inside war-torn Syria after dozens of civilians were killed in its recent push to oust the Islamic State, media reported on Tuesday. Rebels…
Experts welcome India-US military logistics agreement
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Strategic experts on Tuesday welcomed the India-US military logistics agreement, saying it has been “long delayed”. However, former Defence Minister A.K. Antony, who had earlier said the agreement will end…
German Army to probe ‘suspects sneaking into ranks’
Berlin, Aug 30 (IANS) More than 60 militants were suspected of sneaking into the ranks of the Germany Army to undergo military training and carry out attacks in the country, the media reported. Germany’s military…
Imprisoned MQM leader takes oath as Karachi mayor
Karachi, Aug 30 (IANS) Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Waseem Akhtar on Tuesday was brought from jail to take oath as Karachi mayor, and promised he will not let the ‘City of Lights’ suffer anymore….
India, US sign military logistics agreement, clarify not about bases
Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) India and the US on Monday signed a historic agreement on sharing logistics, with both Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter clarifying that it will not…
CPI-M denounces India-US logistics agreement
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Tuesday denounced the India-US military logistics agreement, saying it has compromised India’s sovereignty. “The Politburo of the CPI-M strongly condemns the signing of…
India has become US military ally: CPI-M
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) India has formally become a military ally of the US after signing a Logistics Agreement that will allow American armed forces to access and use Indian military bases, the CPI-M…
Protests outside nuke conference venue in Manila
Manila, Aug 30 (IANS) Around a dozen protesters gathered outside the venue of an international conference on nuclear power in this capital city on Tuesday, denouncing the development of atomic power in the Philippines. The…
UN chief calls for early CTBT entry
United Nations, Aug 30 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on all countries to work to bring the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) as soon as possible. Open…
Scorpene: Court restrains newspaper from publishing data
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) French company DCNS has obtained a court order restricting ‘The Australian’ from further publishing leaked documents on India’s Scorpene submarine project. A report in The Australian said orders handed by…
India-US logistics deal to work only on mutual consent: Defence Ministry
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that the newly-inked India-US military logistics agreement will work only on mutual consent, and clarified that it does not provide for setting up of…
If India allies with US, it may irritate China: Chinese daily
Beijing, Aug 30 (IANS) Hoping that India will retain its independence, a leading Chinese daily warned on Tuesday that New Delhi may irritate Beijing if it “joins the US alliance system”. “If India hastily joins…
15 Philippine soldiers killed in clash
Manila, Aug 30 (IANS) At least 15 Philippine soldiers were killed in a clash between the army and Abu Syyaf militants, authorities said on Tuesday. The clash took place on Monday afternoon in Patikut in…
Separatist shutdown continues in Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 30 (IANS) Separatist shutdown continued in Kashmir on Tuesday despite relaxation of curfew in the Valley. “Except for Pulwama town and two police station areas of Nowhatta and M.R.Gunj in Srinagar, there would…
India-US sign military logistic agreement
Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) India and the US on Monday signed a historical agreement on sharing logistics, with both Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter clarifying that it will not involve…
Scorpene: Court restrains newspaper from publishing data
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) French company DCNS has obtained a court order restricting ‘The Australian’ newspaper from further publishing the leaked documents on India’s Scorpene submarine project. The restriction will be in place till…
Rajnath Singh reviews security projects
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday reviewed the progress of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNS) and National Emergency Response System (NERS), an official statement said. “CCTNS…